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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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

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China pulls Charles Michel video speech at major trade expo

Michel's address was reportedly critical of Russia's war in Ukraine and China's silence on the issue as well the EU's trade dependency on Beijing.

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COP27 must be about implementing climate promises - Michel

Charles Michel stressed that climate change is "the challenge of our generation" and that only international cooperation can solve it.

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Meloni hails 'frank, positive' exchange with EU leaders in Brussels

Italy's new far-right leader met with the heads of the European Parliament, Commission and Council on her first trip to Brussels since taking office.

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EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

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'It took so long': Leaders criticise late EU action on energy crisis

Market intervention "should have been done earlier, and it's a shame that it took so long," said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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EU countries set to endorse Ukraine as a candidate to join the bloc

The two-day summit, which begins on Thursday, will also touch upon Moldova's EU application, food insecurity, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

Ukraine

Russia's UN envoy walks out after Moscow blamed for food crisis

"Maybe it's easier not to listen to the truth," the ambassador was told as he walked out of the meeting amid strong criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Stalemate with Russia 'not an option' Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to fight to recover all of the country's territory occupied by Russian forces.

Ukraine

EU Council president forced to take shelter on visit to Ukraine

On a surprise visit to Odesa on Monday European Council President Charles Michel was forced to seek shelter, an EU official said.

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Can the EU or Ukraine ever use Russia's frozen assets?

The answer is: maybe. But it will take a lot of time and legal fees.

Moldova

EU to increase military support to Moldova amid Transnistria fears

Fears are growing the Ukraine war could spill over into Moldova.

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No Ukraine peace demands received from Russia, says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president said he not seen or heard about any draft document that Moscow says it has passed on indicating its requirements to end the war.

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EU countries should give asylum to Russian deserters: Charles Michel

He said granting asylum to Russian deserters is “a valuable idea that should be pursued".

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Ukraine war: EU urges China to stay neutral but secures no guarantees

EU leaders warned China of "major reputational damage" if the country helps Russia to circumvent Western sanctions.

Europe News

EU leaders meet in Versailles to discuss Ukraine war and gas imports

The informal gathering will focus on plans to rapidly slash the EU's gas imports from Russia.

World

Europe and Africa 'redesigning relationship based on mutual trust'

The European Union and the African Union are renewing their partnership to set a common vision for 2030. Euronews and Africanews talk to European Council President, Charles Michel and Chairperson of the African Union & President of Senegal, Macky Sall.