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Ukraine war: EU urges China to stay neutral but secures no guarantees

EU leaders warned China of "major reputational damage" if the country helps Russia to circumvent Western sanctions.

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Ukraine war poised to take centre stage at tense EU-China summit

The two sides are hosting an online meeting on Friday after months of strained relations.

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Euroviews. Georgia deserves EU membership. Its ticket has been paid in blood.

Georgia's people want to be part of the European family, even if its government isn't so convinced.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: In just one week, the EU has changed forever

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrust the bloc into a new chapter that until recently would have been unthinkable.

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Ukraine

'Watershed moment': EU to buy and deliver weapons to Ukraine

It is the first time the bloc has funded military support for a country under attack.

Europe News

EU leader condemns 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine, promises sanctions

The European Commission president said a new raft of sanctions will weaken Russia's ability to finance the war.

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EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap

Russia supplies about 40% of the EU's gas.

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: First US troops land in Poland as Xi backs Putin

Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.

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Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief

Von der Leyen issued the warning during an interview with Euronews.

Belgium

Von der Leyen text messages to Pfizer CEO 'should be released'

Critics say the European Commission has become less transparent, less accountable and "unhinged" from European democracy.

Europe News

'Addio amico mio': European leaders pay tribute to David Sassoli

Colleagues of the European Parliament President honour his legacy and praise him as a "committed" and "passionate" politician following his death aged 65.

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'Massive consequences': EU leaders warn Russia not to invade Ukraine

"Any further military aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences and severe cost in response," EU leaders said in a statement following a summit in Brussels.

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EU plans to raise €300bn to counter China's infrastructure spending

Brussels has presented a "true alternative" project to rival Beijing's massive Road and Belt Initiative.

Belarus

Belarus: Lukashenko threatens to cut gas supplies over EU sanctions

Belarus' autocratic leader has suggested he may halt gas supplies from Russia to Europe via its territory.

Europe News

EU Parliament sues Commission over failure to act on rule of law

The European Parliament wants the Commission to activate a new budgetary mechanism to freeze EU funds to countries suspected of breaching EU law.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Poland in spotlight over EU rule of law

Here's a look at this week's top stories in Brussels.

World News

Europe's energy crisis: EU 'too reliant on gas', says von der Leyen

The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports.

World News

EU has exported over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines, says von der Leyen

The 27-member EU is the largest exporter of coronavirus vaccines, the European Commission President told reporters

Europe News

Energy security dominates EU-Ukraine summit as prices surge

The annual summit between Brussels and Kyiv was held in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday.

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MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation

The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills.