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Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office

President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted pledges to ramp up defence spending.

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'Hungary is isolated,' Costa says after Orbán blocks Ukraine text

"We respect Hungary's position, but it's one of out 27. And 26 are more than one," António Costa said after an EU summit focused on Ukraine's future.

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine's future as Trump pushes for deal

Thursday's special summit was convened in reaction to Donald Trump's unilateral decision to launch negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

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Brussels remains silent as Poland says migration pact 'not possible'

The European Commission has refused to say whether it would launch legal action over Poland's refusal to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

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Brussels insists US is 'an ally' after Trump halts aid to Ukraine

Brussels has avoided criticising Washington for the suspension of military aid, which could have serious repercussions for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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EU asylum requests down by 11% in 2024, but still exceed one million

Almost half of the applications filed across the EU in 2024 came from citizenships with low chances of a successful decision.

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EU must 'urgently' rearm and turn Ukraine into 'steel porcupine': VDL

Ursula von der Leyen has called for "comprehensive" security guarantees for Ukraine that can deter future Russian aggression.

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Brussels claims good contacts with White House after Rubio snub

The cancelled meeting between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubion has exposed the diplomatic hurdles that Brussels faces in the new Trump era.

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Kallas-Rubio meeting cancelled due to scheduling issues

Kallas was expected to meet Rubio during her two-day stay in Washington.

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Emmanuel Macron briefs EU leaders on meeting with Donald Trump

The video conference was convened by António Costa, the president of the European Council, in anticipation of an emergency summit on 6 March.

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Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid

Ursula von der Leyen's ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally with Russia.

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Hungary emerges as main roadblock as EU tries to close ranks on Trump

The Hungarian government has asked the EU to refrain from any new initiatives that could undermine the Trump-led negotiations.

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Why Trump's big push for negotiations has put Europe on total edge

Donald Trump's push to strike a deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled Europeans and stoked fears their security will be irreparably weakened.

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Tusk calls for EU to confiscate Russian assets to finance Ukraine

Under the sanctions, the EU has frozen €210 billion in assets of the Russian Central Bank, most of which are held in Belgium.

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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia amid Trump's push for negotiations

The agreement among ambassadors comes days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks its third anniversary.

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Europe's seat at the table still uncertain after diplomatic flurry

Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have met with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, who has made it clear that Europe would be excluded from the negotiating table.

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European leaders stress support for Ukraine, disagree on peacekeepers

An informal summit in Paris among European leaders concluded without any concrete announcement, as the idea of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine remains highly divisive.

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European leaders meet in Paris as US pushes for peace talks on Ukraine

European leaders are gathering in Paris as Donald Trump is pushing for an accelerated timetable to strike a deal between Ukraine and Russia.

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EU borders saw over 120,000 migrant pushbacks in 2024, says NGO report

According to a new report, the number of pushbacks in Europe has risen "sharply" in recent years to the point of becoming a "systematic" practice.

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EU leaders reply to Trump: You need us to make any peace deal work

The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has stoked fears that Europe will be completely removed from the peace process.

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