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Seven Irish EPP delegates refuse to call for Hamas hostage release

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but seven delegates declined to support it.

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The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned

As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.

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Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court

The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns.

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Conclaves through time - the long and short

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.

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Six events that defined Francis’ papacy

Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.

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Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

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EU Council mulling EU court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion.

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Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU

Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU.

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European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe

Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO.

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Europe must do ‘heavy lifting’ on Ukraine at ‘crossroads of history’

Starmer spoke to the press following the summit of Canadian, Turkish and European leaders held at Lancaster House on the future of Ukraine.

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Ex-Swedish PM slams 'amateurish' peace talks of 'non-rules based' US

Carl Billdt, the former Swedish premier, has criticised US efforts to achieve peace, claiming that Donald Trump's administration has given too much ground to Vladimir Putin.

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Europe on the brink: US-Ukraine rift puts spotlight on continent

Europe faces existential questions about its security future in the wake of the Oval office blow-up between presidents Zelenskyy and Trump. A summit in London tomorrow will be critical.

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Exclusive: US seeks to edge Europe out of funding Ukraine deal

The Trump administration wants to make sure the commitments it wants from Kyiv in exchange for help with defence and rebuilding efforts would take precedence over any future trade or investment deals Ukraine might strike with the EU, UK or other allies.

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Montenegrin President warns of snares in faulty EU accessions

In a commentary piece for Euronews the Montenegrin President outlined four potential outcomes for EU accession processes, some with hidden dangers.

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ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon

The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the Moon.

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China pitches for EU friendship amid tariff spat as Trump looms

China's head of mission to the EU, Cai Run, has called for friendship between EU and China against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade disputes and with Donald Trump poised to begin his second term as US president.

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Macron seizes European limelight in Notre Dame with Trump, Zelensky

France’s President Emmanuel Macron snatches symbolic victory from the jaws of political defeat in a magnificent reopening ceremony blending the political and sacred.

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Spain's Vox leader to head Patriots for Europe party

Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's nationalist Vox party, has been named the new chairman of the Patriots for Europe party.

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Slovenia Commission pick Marta Kos rebuts Yugoslav secret police links

The head of the Slovene EPP delegation said choice of Marta Kos was 'unacceptable' due to secret police links, but Kos has rebutted the charges in a statement to Euronews.

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Ukraine war bill and China tensions coming if Trump wins – Carl Bildt

Europe needs to be better prepared to defend itself, the former Swedish premier warned

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