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Brussels braces for a politically explosive December

The European Union's to-do list for the month of December is nothing short of sensational.

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EU should go on the cyber offensive in defence reform - Charles Michel

The European Union needs a bespoke "cyber force" to beef up its defensive capabilities, according to European Council chief Charles Michel.

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EU leaders meet to call for a 'humanitarian pause' in Israel-Hamas war

The leaders of the European Union's member states are set to meet later today in Brussels to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and stress that support for Ukraine has not been forgotten.

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EU leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas war after week of mixed messages

European Union leaders will meet remotely on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the latest developments of the Israel-Hamas war and set the record straight about the bloc's joint position, with a possible call for a ceasefire.

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Hungary and Poland block (again) an EU joint declaration on migration

An informal EU summit in Granada, Spain, was overshadowed by the prime ministers of Hungary and Poland, who opposed the section of a joint declaration that focused on migration.

World

Charles Michel admits to 'real difficulties' between EU and Azerbaijan

Euronews sits down with the President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss the challenges facing the EU, future enlargement, support for Ukraine and the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Russia has ‘betrayed’ Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh - Charles Michel

Russia's failure to ensure peace and security in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is a 'betrayal' of the Armenian people, Charles Michel told Euronews on Monday.

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EU must be ready to accept new members by 2030 - Charles Michel

The European Union must be ready to enlarge by 2030 if it wants to remain "credible", European Council President Charles Michel said Monday at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia.

Spain

Spain kicks off six-month presidency of the EU Council

Spain has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, with a promise to focus on the green transition and social justice.

World News

European summit brings hope for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's president and Armenia's prime minister met European leaders in Moldova in a renewed effort to resolve tensions between the two countries.

Moldova

In Chisinau, Charles Michel says Moldova has EU's full support

Charles Michel has assured Moldova that it has the European Union's full support on its road to membership of the bloc.

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Watch: How do EU Council summits work? We take you behind the scenes

See the EU Council summits like you never have before.

Economy

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, economy and migration

The summit in Brussels comes mere days after Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow.

Economy

Exclusive: EU 'not naïve' about Russia-China ties, says Charles Michel

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, European Council President Charles Michel discussed the Ukraine war and China's proposed peace plan.

Ukraine

Ukraine troops to defend 'fortress' Bakhmut for as long as possible

While hosting European Union chiefs in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has vowed to defend the city of Bakhmut "for as long as we can".

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EU-Ukraine summit is 'proof that Russia can't break us' — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a top-level EU delegation to Kyiv for a historic summit with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.

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Watch: European Council president said 'tanks must be delivered'

European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday said that tanks "must be delivered" to Ukraine, as he visited the war-torn country.

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EU accession to be at centre of summit with Western Balkans

Tuesday's gathering in Tirana will be the first time such a summit is taking place in a Western Balkan country.

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China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

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Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.