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Von der Leyen: EU role in Ukraine peace must be 'fully reflected'
The European Commission chief emphasised that Ukraine must freely choose its destiny and highlighted the EU's role in ensuring peace. Key conditions include no forced border changes and no limitations on Ukraine's armed forces.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia's Republika Srpska votes for new president in snap election
Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity is holding a presidential election after Milorad Dodik's removal from office. Dodik's endorsement went to SNSD's Siniša Karan, while the opposition SDS party claims its candidate leads in the polls, which SNSD denies.
Belgium
Thailand hopes EU will help bring balance of powers to ASEAN region
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told Euronews on the sideline of an indo-pacific region meeting in Brussels that the EU’s presence in the ASEAN region could help as a balance of powers between the US and China.
Portugal
António Costa wiretapped in Portugal without court approval
Costa, the former PM of Portugal and current president of the European Council, was under investigation for influence peddling, embezzlement and fraud. According to his chief of staff, he has unblocked concession files for mining operations.
Europe
Nathan Gill's downfall raises questions over EU lawmakers' Russia ties
A former British MEP has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for taking bribes in exchange for Russia-friendly posturing in the European Parliament. The sentence comes as scrutiny of European lawmakers’ ties to the Kremlin intensifies.
Europe
US peace plan throws reparations loan into disarray
The new peace plan promoted by the United States has added fresh complications for the EU's unprecedented proposal to issue a reparations loan for Ukraine pegged to Russia's frozen assets. Leaked documents show the funds would be released and invested.