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Putin's regime not enough to freeze Russia-linked firms, EU rules

Autocratic rule alone is not enough to freeze the assets of Russia-linked firms, the EU's top court has said in an influential ruling on Thursday. National authorities need solid, objective proof of actual control.

3 September 2026

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EU states show 'broad support' for Russian combatant visa ban, Kallas

EU member states showed "broad support" for moving forward with a visa ban for Russian ex-combatants and tougher rules for Russian tourists, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said, as the Leipzig drone attack renews security fears.

2 September 2026

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EU readies fresh cash for Ukraine’s air defence as Patriots run short

The EU is weighing a multibillion-euro Ukrainian request for PAC-3 Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up air attacks. Brussels hopes to approve the funding as early as next week, with talks also underway over a possible NATO contribution.

2 September 2026

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EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation

The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their return.

2 September 2026

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EU to gather ‘brightest minds’ to boost defence as Russia threat grows

The EU is setting up a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, Ukraine and the UK to speed up efforts to close Europe's defence capability gaps amid rising Russian threats.

1 September 2026

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The EU gave Iceland the silent treatment. It didn't work, again

Brussels stayed mostly silent during Iceland's referendum campaign, which ended with 52.8% voting against resuming EU accession talks, echoing its muted response to Brexit a decade earlier.

1 September 2026

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Montenegro is approaching EU membership. Serbia may try to stop it

Montenegro leads the EU accession race, but Serbia may try to spoil the process to protect Belgrade's regional influence and avoid awkward questions about its own progress, officials tell Euronews.

1 September 2026

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EU needs European digital agency to close enforcement gap, experts say

The EU needs to set up a European digital agency to make its current digital rules work in practice and overcome the current enforcement gap, experts say in a new paper.

1 September 2026

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Iceland’s 'no' vote deals a blow to Brussels’ security pitch

Iceland rejected reopening EU membership, dealing a blow to Brussels' hope that security fears could draw wealthy neighbours closer to the bloc.

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Iceland EU referendum: 'No' vote has almost unassailable 52.5% lead

Iceland's EU referendum is on a knife-edge as rural constituencies are leaning decisively for 'No' while Reykjavík's two constituencies lean solidly 'Yes' with just one constituency left to announce results.

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Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum

Icelanders vote today on whether to resume EU membership talks in a high-stakes referendum. Polls show the race is too close to call, with a slim Yes lead eroding in the final stretch. Results are expected early on Sunday.

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Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen action over Russia

Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics.

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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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EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget heats up

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

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Polls too close to call in Iceland's pivotal EU membership referendum

The gap between the two camps appears to be steadily closing ahead of Saturday's vote.

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If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?

On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union. A “Yes” could squeeze Norway’s position in the European Economic Area and put Oslo under pressure to reconsider its own relationship with Brussels — a question with a long and divisive history.

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State actors 'tried to hack EU officials' messaging apps'

A confidential Commission presentation has acknowledged for the first time that state actors tried to hack EU officials' Signal and WhatsApp accounts in so-called "spearphishing" attacks.

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Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype

Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations.

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Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement

France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.

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EU’s Kos sets out new path for enlargement to break impasse

The EU enlargement boss sets out four areas for discussion: internal reforms without treaty changes, stronger democratic safeguards, a gradual integration methodology and encompassing transitional measures.

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