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eunews, 17 days ago to random

EU election priorities dominate State of the Union conference

Experts from around the world gathered in Florence for the 14th edition of the State of the Union conference to discuss the priorities of the next European term.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/27/eu-election-priorities-dominate-state-of-the-union-conference

eunews, 17 days ago to random

EU and Arab ministers to discuss Gaza war, future two-state solution

EU foreign ministers will meet with their six counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE in Brussels on Monday (27 May) for the second time in a month to discuss efforts to end Israel’s war on Gaza.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-and-arab-ministers-to-discuss-gaza-war-future-two-state-solution/

eunews, 17 days ago to random

EU hosts talks to strengthen Palestinian Authority for Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday hosted Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Mustafa for international talks on building up the Palestinian Authority to eventually take over Gaza rule from Hamas.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240526-eu-hosts-talks-to-strengthen-palestinian-authority-for-gaza

eunews, 17 days ago to random

Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa met European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday in Brussels as part of a visit to the heart of EU institutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iiDy0pkvaY

eunews, 17 days ago to random

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy on first official visit to Spain

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is to meet Spain's PM Sanchez and King Felipe VI on his first official visit to the country as fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine continues amid Russia's continued offensive.

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-zelenskyy-on-first-official-visit-to-spain/live-69188941

eunews, 17 days ago to random

Georgian PM, president criticize each other over media freedom law on Independence Day

The president and prime minister of Georgia on Sunday lashed out at each other at a ceremony marking the country’s independence day as strong tensions persist over a law that critics say will obstruct media freedom and damage Georgia’s bid to join the European Union.

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-independence-media-law-ad2113883ef22495d9cd8702cd1e9a40

eunews, 17 days ago to random

EU’s top diplomat slams ‘Israeli occupation authorities’

Josep Borrell’s home country, Spain, is taking the lead in the latest push to support Palestinian statehood, a step so far not backed by most EU countries.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eus-top-diplomat-slams-israeli-occupation-authorities/

eunews, 17 days ago to random

Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the European Union’s traditional leading powers ahead of European Parliament elections in which far-right parties in both countries hope for gains.

https://apnews.com/article/germany-france-macron-state-visit-fc930bc6069fa21980de8e39972ade24

eunews, 17 days ago to random

Israel’s actions are ‘incompatible with international law,’ says Germany’s Habeck

Habeck’s remarks represent a shift in rhetoric by senior German officials, who have been reluctant to make such direct accusations.

https://www.politico.eu/article/israels-actions-incompatible-with-international-law-says-germanys-habeck/

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Italy pledges millions to support Palestinians at Rome meeting

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Saturday.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/25/italy-pledges-millions-to-support-palestinians-at-rome-meeting

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Putin afraid of what peace summit can achieve: Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president said his Russian counterpart was scared of the June summit that was "capable of forcing Russia into peace."

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/25/putin-afraid-of-what-peace-summit-can-achieve-zelenskyy

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces now control area where Russia pushed into Kharkiv region

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday (24 May) that Ukrainian forces had secured “combat control” of areas where Russian troops staged an incursion this month in northern parts of Kharkiv region.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/zelenskyy-says-ukrainian-forces-now-control-area-where-russia-pushed-into-kharkiv-region/

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Ukraine updates: Germany supplies another air defense system

Germany's defense minister said that another IRIS-T air defense system has been delivered to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv says it has "combat control" of areas in Kharkiv where Russian forces entered.

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-germany-supplies-another-air-defense-system/live-69179887

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Polish foreign minister calls for long-term rearmament of Europe

Exclusive: Radosław Sikorski also says he favours deepest possible inclusion of UK in EU defence structures

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/25/poland-foreign-minister-radoslaw-sikorski-long-term-rearmament-europe

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Abortion rights activists rally voters for EU election

Civil society groups are encouraging voters to stop a far-right surge.

https://www.politico.eu/article/abortion-rights-activists-rally-voters-for-eu-election/

eunews, 19 days ago to random

Germany’s Scholz warns von der Leyen: No collaboration with the far-right

The new European Commission president must not collaborate with far-right forces, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned on Friday (24 May), amid signs that the current Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is eyeing closer collaboration with hard-right parties if she wins a second mandate.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/germanys-scholz-warns-von-der-leyen-no-collaboration-with-the-far-right/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says

Hungary will seek to opt out of any NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday, suggesting that the military alliance and the European Union were moving toward a more direct conflict with Russia.

https://apnews.com/article/hungary-will-opt-out-nato-ukraine-operations-7487a597739f92075a6efa72e0ca3fed

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Recognizing Palestinian state ‘not a gift to Hamas,’ EU’s top diplomat says

“Israel needs to accept that it can be criticized by people who do not believe that it is doing things well,” Josep Borrell said.

https://www.politico.eu/article/palestine-state-recognition-not-gift-hamas-josep-borrell-europe/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Poland’s leading defense group angles for European tank project

As a centrist government and new managers are taking over control of Poland’s state-dominated defense sector, PGZ, the largest industry player here, is eager to join efforts to build Europe’s new main battle tank and boost cooperation with the continent’s defense groups.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/05/24/polands-leading-defense-group-angles-for-european-tank-project/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Armenia returns 4 border villages to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh district on the border with Armenia. The move follows an agreement with Yerevan.

https://www.dw.com/en/armenia-returns-4-border-villages-to-azerbaijan/a-69168512?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-rdf

eunews, 20 days ago to random

More than 200 EU staff sign letter expressing concerns over Gaza crisis

More than 200 staff members of EU institutions and agencies have signed a letter expressing “growing concern” over the union’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, arguing that it runs contrary to its core values and aim of promoting peace.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/24/more-than-200-eu-staff-sign-letter-expressing-concerns-over-gaza-crisis

eunews, 20 days ago to random

France’s Macron wants EU top job for Draghi

Paris views the Italian central banker as a key ally in its plans to increase public spending and shake up the EU economy.

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-emmanuel-macron-eu-top-job-italy-former-prime-minister-mario-draghi-role/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Von der Leyen backs Polish, Greek calls for EU air defense shield

“We have to have a common air defense shield for all of Europe, like it was proposed by Mitsotakis and Tusk,” the Commission chief said.

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-president-von-der-leyen-greek-eu-air-defense-shield-donald-tusk/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

EU commissioner denies he threatened Georgia’s prime minister

The EU’s enlargement chief has accused Georgia’s prime minister of distorting his words, after the PM accused him of intimidation in an explosive outburst.

https://www.politico.eu/article/georgia-pm-kobakhidze-eu-commission-threat-fico-slovakia/

eunews, 20 days ago to random

Russia moves to extend its maritime borders, angering Baltic Sea nations

Russia unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would redefine its maritime borders in the Baltic Sea, causing an outcry among Baltic and other northern European countries and fueling geopolitical tensions.

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240523-russia-moves-extend-maritime-borders-angering-baltic-sea-nations