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G7 summit: Macron hails 'turning point' on Ukraine among allies

"There was a turning point, there was definitely an Évian moment regarding Ukraine," Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the G7 summit.

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G7 summit: 'The tide is turning for Ukraine,' leaders tell Zelenskyy

The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, focused on Russia's war on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and international partnerships.

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G7 summit: US to focus again on Ukraine after Iran deal, Trump says

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his last G7 summit before leaving office next year. High on the agenda are Russia's war on Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, Chinese competition, AI and child safety online.

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Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy

The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Union's foreign policy.

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Kallas defends EU diplomatic arm as debate over its future intensifies

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed her own diplomatic service as European capitals, led by Paris, eye a possible EEAS overhaul, ranging from stripping the High Representative's powers to expanding them.

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Trade and defence top of agenda at EU-South Korea summit

As security threats grow and geopolitics shift, the European Union and Republic of South Korea have celebrated a new Digital Trade Agreement at a summit in Brussels.

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Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what's at stake at the EU-Korea Summit

European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Why it is important?

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EU proposes new sanctions on Russian oil, 'shadow fleet' and soldiers

The new package of sanctions is intended to delay a scheduled review of the price cap on Russian oil, which has surged following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, to avoid granting Moscow economic relief.

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Von der Leyen's AI envoy pick draws conflict of interest questions

Centre-left MEPs are questioning von der Leyen's choice of of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe to serve as the EU's industrial AI envoy.

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'Cookie' Montenegro can pave the way for Balkans, PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

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Von der Leyen warned about China. Europe didn't listen. Will it now?

Three years ago, Ursula von der Leyen set an assertive tone in a landmark speech about EU-China relations. Today, she is on the verge of turning her words into action. But a formidable challenge remains in her way.

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US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says

The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour.

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EU vs China: Can Europe break its supply chain dependence?

Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video.

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Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.

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EU denounces Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.

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Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash

Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.

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Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock funds

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline.

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EU eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined

The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress.

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Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania; Russia escalates threats

Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.

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EU to remove remaining barriers as it reviews trade deal with Mexico

The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability.