EU defence ministers meet for talks on Ukraine – Europe live

Ministers to also discuss how to ramp up defence manufacturing and the situation in the Middle East As the UK goes through a yet another major government crisis, EU defence ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss the bloc’s threat assessment, its support for Ukraine, and what Europe could do to help in the Middle East. The ministers will consider “how we can use the €90bn loan, and how does that all proceed so that it answers the urgent needs of Ukraine?” EU’s foreign policy chief ...

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WP: European allies concerned about future of US weapons supplies to Ukraine

European allies are increasingly concerned about the future of US weapons deliveries to Ukraine as American stockpiles shrink and doubts grow over Pentagon spending transparency.

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European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent’s security. Putin said on Saturday he believed the war in Ukraine was coming to an end and that he would be willing to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe, with Schroeder as his ‌preferred partner. But European Union foreign ministers, attending a meeting in Brussels on Monday,...

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EU considering social media 'delay' for children

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EU housing ministers meet in Nicosia to discuss affordability and sustainability

Affordable, sustainable and social housing, along with emerging trends in the housing market, are at the centre of an informal meeting of EU housing ministers taking place on Tuesday in Nicosia, under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting, chaired by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, “provides a framework for open dialogue on affordable, […]

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta loses tussle in EU's top court over compensation to Italian publishers

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Von der Leyen: Return of Ukrainian children must be part of peace deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the return of Ukrainian children must become part of any future peace agreement.

Europe could soon get new platform to book train tickets

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