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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.

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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.

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'Addio amico mio': European leaders pay tribute to David Sassoli

Colleagues of the European Parliament President honour his legacy and praise him as a "committed" and "passionate" politician following his death aged 65.

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'Massive consequences': EU leaders warn Russia not to invade Ukraine

"Any further military aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences and severe cost in response," EU leaders said in a statement following a summit in Brussels.

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EU summit: No major breakthrough in energy crunch and Polish row

The European Council rejected a push from Eastern countries to build fences under EU funding to prevent the arrival of new migrants.

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EU summit: Polish legal row and energy prices to take centre stage

The meeting, which will probably be Chancellor Merkel's last council, will also include discussions on trade deals, digital transformation and migration.