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Iceland's rejection of accession talks is major blow to EU enlargement

The "No" vote in the referendum to reopen accession talks could be seen as a political message to Brussels: the burdens of EU membership outweigh the benefits – at least in the public's view.

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Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout

In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported.

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Europe's monarchs and world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald V

Europe's oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells.

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Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war

Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

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Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions on Russian assets

Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine. Could a new effort to unlock them succeed?

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Chinese imports plunge 30% to 40% after EU tax on small parcels

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.

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Leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

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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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Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why?

Europe's naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading.

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Romanian 'integrity law' will remove liberal party leader from office

Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds.

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Ukraine's funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.

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Conservatives, liberals call to freeze EU cash for Romania over mayor

Romania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked.

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Swedish military seeks to seize Russian property near naval base

Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in 2024 after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership

Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan's decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the stage for a historic geopolitical shift.

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Costa tests leaders ahead of budget crunch talks, eyes year-end deal

Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end.

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Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?

Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like. But would Brussels dare call out the US president and reject his demands that allies play by his rules? For Europe, it's complicated.

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World's oceans hit hottest temperature ever recorded in August

The average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions reached 21.1°C on Saturday.

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Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU: Burnham

"That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.

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Migrants, rescue ships face threats at sea by Libyan groups, NGO says

The International Organisation for Migration said this month that the number of deaths in the Mediterranean had increased, while the number of migrants attempting the crossing had fallen because of tougher European policies.

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Migrant row: Ireland seeks returns to Italy, Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples

Tension over migration as Ireland backs the new EU Pact and seeks to return asylum seekers to first-entry states, including Italy, which stopped a German NGO ship.