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Russian assets not the focus now, Brussels says as calls grow louder

The European Commission is not willing to reopen the contentious debate on the immbolised Russian assets, at least not without a guarantee of success. "Now, the focus is somewhere else," the executive insists.

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EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors

Brussels is trying to persuade EU countries that still have Patriot interceptors in their national stockpiles to donate them to Ukraine and replace them at a later stage with deliveries scheduled for 2027.

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EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's budget needs, Dombrovskis says

In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the "open questions" surrounding Ukraine's budget needs must first be clarified. Kyiv has asked its allies to plug a €23 billion funding shortfall.

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Von der Leyen counters Trump with €200M investment in Greenland

Ursula von der Leyen backed Greenland's territorial integrity as she unveiled a €200 million investment package to counter pressure from Donald Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to annex the mineral-rich island.

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Could an EU custodian break the long deadlock on the Russian assets?

The debate on Russian money held in Belgium has returned. Could an EU custodian convince Belgium and break the political deadlock?

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New Black Sea blockade fuels fears of food crisis and migration wave

The escalation in the Black Sea has reignited fears among Europeans that Russia will seek to weaponise food supply chains to trigger a migration wave and undermine support for Ukraine.

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Belgium pushes back against new attempt to use Russian assets

'The reasons behind our opposition have not magically disappeared', Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said as a group of EU countries tries to revive the idea of using Russia's immobilised assets.

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€90bn loan for Ukraine is enough for now, Brussels says amid doubts

The longevity of the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan remains sufficient "for the moment".

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11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy

Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.

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German-French plan would put Kallas under von der Leyen's supervision

Under the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities. But Ursula von der Leyen would retain the final say on foreign policy.

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EU offers muted reaction after Iceland rebuffs accession talks

The EU institutions say they fully respect the choice of the Icelandic people after voters said "no" to reopening accession negotiations. The result threatens to dampen the momentum on enlargement policy.

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Iceland says 'No': Four takeaways from the EU accession referendum

Iceland has voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, effectively closing the door on membership. Here are the four takeaways from the referendum.

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Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions on Russian assets

Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine. Could a new effort to unlock them succeed?

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Four EU countries renew push to use Russian assets to support Ukraine

Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.

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Ukraine's funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.

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Costa tests leaders ahead of budget crunch talks, eyes year-end deal

Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end.

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Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?

Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like. But would Brussels dare call out the US president and reject his demands that allies play by his rules? For Europe, it's complicated.

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How the EU's maritime services ban ended in limbo

Earlier this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But an extraordinary combination of factors has plunged the sanction into political limbo. Here's how the plan went awry.

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US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against Europe

A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.

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Ireland finds 'no evidence' to say alumina sales prop up Russia's war

The long-awaited investigation into Ireland's alumina exports to Russia has concluded on an ambivalent note, with the government neither fully confirming nor denying any link to Vladimir Putin's war machine.

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