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Why is European Commission silent on von der Leyen’s hospitalisation?

Last week, the European Commission confirmed a German press agency DPA report revealing that European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had been hospitalised for a week due to severe pneumonia.

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Is Zelenskyy as popular at home as abroad?

Belief in the Ukrainian president has dipped, with trust among Ukrainians falling from 77% in 2023 to 52% in 2024, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

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How will Russia's cut gas supply impact the EU?

On January 1st, Russia stopped supplying gas to Europe, ending decades of dominance over the bloc’s energy markets.

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Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?

The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria.

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Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine

Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.

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Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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EU should revise sanctions to ease aid in Syria - Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch urged the EU to review its sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder humanitarian efforts and worsen economic hardship for Syrians.

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What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou?

Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed the centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address the country’s deep political crisis following the collapse of Michel Barnier’s government. Radio Schuman asks what will change in France with the appointment.

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Are conservatives set to take back power in Germany?

On Monday, the German parliament will hold a confidence vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid the rise of the far-right in the country.

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Will Georgia’s presidential election test its EU ties?

On Saturday, the Georgian parliament will elect a new president, while EU leaders worry that the choice may signal further distancing from the EU.

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The EU should prioritise Syria's political transition over migration

In an interview with Euronews, Maria Luisa Fantappiè, a leading expert at the Italian Istituto Affari Internazionali, said that the decision to pause asylum-seeking processes was premature.

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The real work on Mercosur deal starts now, says French liberal MEP

Last week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen signed the EU-Mercosur deal, despite opposition from France.

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Montenegro's president optimistic on EU accession - interview

Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović spoke to Euronews on how he sees his country's path towards EU accession.

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EU must decide what it wants from Georgia, says ex-ambassador

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, former Georgian ambassador to the EU, Natalie Sabanadze, identified Georgia's strategic geopolitical importance to the European Union.

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Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

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Is Romania a wake-up call for social media regulation in Brussels?

Last week, Romania's National Audiovisual Council asked the European Commission to investigate the role of Tik Tok in the Romanian presidential elections.

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How will António Costa lead the European Council?

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.

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Is pro-EU Romania Russia's next target?

The unexpected victory of far-right leader Calin Georgescu in the first round of the Romania's presidential election has sparked a debate about the level of Russian influence in the country.

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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs.

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Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen's commissioners

As MEPs vote to approve the upcoming European Commission, a significant proportion of those opposing von der Leyen's executive picks are French MEPs.

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