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Von der Leyen backed EU mandate for talks with Russia

European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa's controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback.

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Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia

António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.

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EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire

The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.

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Europeans leave G7 relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery

Macron hailed the G7 as an "objectively successful" summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington, but Trump's volatile diplomacy continues to cloud transatlantic relations.

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Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, deal draft shows

The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.

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Trump tells Netanyahu 'be responsible with Lebanon, let Syria handle'

Trump questions Netanyahu's methods, says Beirut strike was excessive, and points to Syria’s President as the most “capable” of countering Hezbollah.

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Iran duped Trump into a bad deal, Bolton warns

Bolton tells Euronews the US sacrificed its strategic leverage as Trump prioritised lowering oil prices, while Iran walks away with the deal it wanted.

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Iran, tech and Trump to top Macron's G7 summit

Heads of state from the G7 are bracing themselves for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the first day of a major summit in Évian-les-Bains, with an agenda bogged down in geopolitics, AI, and the news of a potential breakthrough in the war in Iran.

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The passion and resurrection of Kaja Kallas

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo reports on the week from hell for the EU’s top diplomat and her plan to salvage the European diplomatic service, plus Pope Leo’s apostolic journey in Spain and the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

Europe Today

Georgieva: Europeans must invest 'together'

European economic conditions "have worsened," International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, as the IMF is now "downgrading" its growth projections and "uplifting" its inflation forecasts. Georgieva recommends that the EU invest "together" and "wisely".

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Kallas defends EU diplomatic arm as debate over its future intensifies

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed her own diplomatic service as European capitals, led by Paris, eye a possible EEAS overhaul, ranging from stripping the High Representative's powers to expanding them.

Europe Today

Eurogroup chief tells Euronews 'fiscal policy must not contradict ECB'

Pierrakakis tells Euronews fiscal policy must not contradict the ECB's efforts to tame inflation as the central bank prepares to raise interest rates. Rome is calling for more flexibility pegged to rising energy costs as a result of war.

Europe Today

We need to make 'Europe more resilient', Eurogroup chief says

Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, speaks to Euronews and Maria Tadeo.

Europe News

Off the Record: Politics, protests and dead flamingos dominate EU-Western Balkans summit

Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo provides highlights and analysis from the EU-Western Balkans summit held this week in her signature newsletter Off the Record.

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'Cookie' Montenegro can pave the way for Balkans, PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

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'We are fanatics of the EU,' Albania's Edi Rama tells Euronews

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no alternative for his country to EU accession. He also warned about the risks posed by anti-EU forces and “third actors” operating in the Western Balkans.

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Edi Rama alleges 'hybrid war' over Kushner-linked Albania project

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sees external interference.

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Ukraine ready to close some accession chapters 'immediately': Costa

The lifting of Hungary's veto can allow Ukraine to close several chapters in the accession process "immediately" after opening them, European Council President António Costa told Euronews.

Europe Today

Exclusive: Costa backs simpler EU accession rules

Council chief calls for the EU's enlargement rules to be "streamlined" by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process in an exclusive Euronews interview, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for stability.

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Magyar teases deal on Hungarian minority to lift veto on Kyiv's EU bid

Magyar says he is "very optimistic" about a deal on minority rights in Ukraine after years of political impasse. An agreement between Budapest and Kyiv on the delicate matter would allow for EU accession talks to begin.

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