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Israel retaliation sometimes 'counters international law' - Borrell

Israel has the right to defend itself, but some of its actions since Hamas' unprecedented assault on Saturday "counter" international humanitarian law, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday evening.

Ukraine

Reports Ukraine's EU accession talks could start in December

A report on Kyiv’s progress in meeting seven conditions for entry to the 27-country bloc could come next month as a precursor to talks.

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Impasse continues over Hungarian veto on EU military aid for Ukraine

An extraordinary meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Kyiv failed to unblock a €500-million package of military assistance for Ukraine.

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EU Foreign Ministers hold Kyiv press conference

The previously unannounced meeting is a show of "unwavering" support for the Ukrainian government.

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Ukraine

'Historic' meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kyiv

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the foreign ministers’ first joint meeting outside EU borders sent a signal that EU support is “unwavering” and underscored the EU’s commitment to Ukraine.

Ukraine

EU top foreign policy chief makes surprise visit to Odesa in Ukraine

After visiting the cathedral, Josep Borrell told Ukrainians that the EU would continue to support them with arms and money in the war against Russia.

Ukraine

Russia and China have 'similar' position on Ukraine, Lviv explosions

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Confirmed: Swedish national held prisoner in Iran is EU diplomat

"We will not stop" until Johan Floderus is freed, Josep Borell said on Tuesday, confirming the identity of the Swedish national held prisoner in Iran.

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EU foreign affairs ministers call for meeting with candidate countries

EU foreign ministers called on Thursday for a meeting with their counterparts from Ukraine and the western Balkans -- all candidate countries to the bloc -- by the end of September to discuss the enlargement process.

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EU working on plans to sanction Niger coup leaders - Borrell

The EU is working on plans to sanction the military leaders who seized power in Niger in July, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday.

Spain

Borrell happy 'our women are learning to play football as well as men'

Josep Borrell adds fuel to the debate on machismo following the controversy sparked by the Spanish Football Federation president's 'unacceptable' kiss to World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

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Niger coup: Brussels threatens budget support suspension

The EU's top diplomat on Friday warned of "consequences" for the cooperation between the EU and Niger, including the suspension of budget support, after General Abdourahmane Tchiani declared himself leader of the African country.

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Borrell about Quran burning: 'Not everything that is legal is ethical'

Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has spoken up against "any form of incitement to religious hatred and intolerance."

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EU pitches €20-billion plan in long-term military support for Ukraine

Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has proposed a new plan to provide "sustainable and predictable" military support to Ukraine.

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EU looks to regain influence in Latin America as leaders summit begins

The meeting is the first of its kind in eight years.

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Josep Borrell on Wagner mutiny: 'The monster acts against his creator'

Foreign affairs ministers of the European Union gather in Luxembourg on Monday as they digest the aftermath of the attempted military coup in Russia.

World News

No breakthrough after EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for talks

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo made no breakthrough in EU-hosted emergency talks on Thursday aimed at defusing tensions around their border. The European Union’s top diplomat said they agree on the need for early elections amid fears of a return to open conflict.

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Brussels urges Vučić and Kurti to be 'reasonable' and engage in talks

The European Union has called on the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo to be "more reasonable" and engage in talks "without pre-conditions."

Egypt

EU allocates €20 million to help Egypt manage influx of Sudan refugees

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan.

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Latin America wants 'political relationship' with EU

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been on hold for a number of years now.