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Europe wants to 'avoid escalation' with US over Greenland, says Merz

European leaders are closing ranks in response to Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe would hit back "if necessary".

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EU will keep Arctic ties with US amid Greenland tension: von der Leyen

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

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Cyprus sceptical of reopening talks with Putin as peace talks progress

The idea of reopening direct channels of communication with Russia has been backed by France and Italy, but Cyprus says it prefers to stick to the "long-standing position" of diplomatic isolation.

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European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats in response to crackdown

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the decision as governments around the world condemned a deadly crackdown on protesters.

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Brussels: Door open to talks with Putin but 'we're not there yet'

The European Commission's statement on Monday comes days after France's Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Giorgia Meloni backed reopening dialogue with Moscow.

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EU and China take new step to resolve row over electric vehicles

Brussels has published new guidelines that allow Chinese electric vehicle producers to submit offers for minimum prices, which could potentially replace the steep tariffs imposed to counter Beijing's subsidies.

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EU rejects Iran's protest crackdown, backs 'aspiration' for change

The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.

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From Venezuela to Greenland, EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan

Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.

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How Ukraine is shaping Europe's response to Trump's Greenland threats

As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.

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France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine

The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack.

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'Coalition of the Willing' to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again.

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EU bets on Venezuela's democratic transition as Trump goes after oil

Public statements from Washington, Brussels and European capitals since the US's raid on Caracas have revealed a chasm between the two sides of the Atlantic.

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EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here's how

The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme.

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How the reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour

On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.

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EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Kyiv but no reparation loan

EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.

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EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine funding, Mercosur

After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.

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Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

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European leaders commit to assisting Ukraine in future Russian attack

As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain.

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Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

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By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU finally plays hardball

In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.

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