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Should EU issue joint debt? 'Everything is on the table,' says Michel

The question of whether to issue fresh joint debt to boost the EU's competitiveness continues to divide political leaders.

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EU leaders endorse migration outsourcing but offer few details

At the end of a high-stakes summit in Brussels, EU leaders signalled a potentially transformative shift in how the bloc approaches migration policy.

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European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform

The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.'

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UK 'back on the European stage' with EU relations reset: Minister

Britain's new Labour-led government has vowed to improve ties with the EU, and a possible summit between the two sides is being floated.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit

The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc.

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State of the Union: EU top jobs and Nature Restoration law

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the talks about the future top jobs in the EU and NATO and the final approval of the EU Nature Restoration Law.

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EU leaders at odds over von der Leyen's presence at key job talks

EU leaders meeting in Brussels next week will start discussing who should get top jobs, including the Commission chief role Ursula von der Leyen has been holding for five years and would like to extend for another term.

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Pandemic treaty delay leaves 'mixed feelings', says Charles Michel

Lack of political courage led to agreement on a pandemic treaty being put on ice for another year, according to Charles Michel, but a deal is still in sight.

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Top jobs puzzle not easily solved, warns Charles Michel

Re-appointing Ursula von der Leyen as EU executive chief won't be a walk in the park, as the European Council president expects long, protracted negotiations on top jobs.

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Four scenarios to determine European Council leadership

The appointment of Charles Michel’s successor will be less a matter of names as which of four key configurations arise following this week's election.

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Who will lead next EU Council?

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EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood

Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine.

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With Charles Michel on his post-election future, Palestine, far-right

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Possible to cooperate with 'some' far-right personalities, says Michel

Michel's comments at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday put him at odds with his own liberal family, Renew Europe, which is firmly opposed to cooperation with either ECR or ID.

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State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties.

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Euroviews. EU Overshoot Day signals an SOS for the European Green Deal

Hiding our heads in the sand and pretending the current climate and nature crisis could be paused in order to promote competitiveness, surrenders the vision for Europe to a vocal and regressive minority, Ester Asin, William Todts, Ariel Brunner, Chiara Martinelli, and Patrick ten Brink write.

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EU must enlarge or face 'new Iron Curtain', President Michel warns

The European Union must get bigger or risk facing a "new Iron Curtain" along its eastern flank, European Council President Charles Michel said Monday as the bloc marks 20 years since its largest ever enlargement.

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'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel

The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices.

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Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will 'end' escalation

The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in the recent escalation with Iran and believes the next "hours and days" will be critical.

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EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law.