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EPP penalises Hungarian opposition party for not backing von der Leyen

MEPs from Hungary's main opposition party did not show up to defend their political ally, Ursula von der Leyen, at a motion of censure vote on Thursday – but party leader Péter Magyar said the ensuing sanctions from the EPP Group show they don't have "owners" in Brussels.

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EU leaders demand respect from Trump after Greenland crisis

The battered state of EU-US relations took centre stage at an extraordinary summit of leaders in Brussels, who demanded respect from Donald Trump.

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Von der Leyen backed by Parliament in confidence vote

A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority.

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Von der Leyen pitches 'European independence' versus Trump's worldview

As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence.

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EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries

After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate.

The Cube

Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen 'auto-increasing' her own salary?

Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how the salaries of EU officials are actually determined.

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EU will keep Arctic ties with US amid Greenland tension: von der Leyen

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

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How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it.

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Brussels urges MEPs, EU states to approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine

The European Commission is aiming to pay out the first tranche of funds for Kyiv as soon as April. The proposal replaces a plan to issue a reparations loan based on immobilised Russian assets.

Greenland

Greenland 'can count on us,' EU's von der Leyen says ahead of US talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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EU auditors warn eased EU budget rules could undermine oversight

Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission's "simplification" effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds.

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EU-India trade deal could be agreed by February, Merz says

The German chancellor is already a strong supporter of the contentious Mercosur agreement adopted by EU countries last Friday.

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Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout

The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory.

Syria

Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says

The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe's full support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday.

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From Venezuela to Greenland, EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan

Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.

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Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader.

Economy

Italy seeks carbon border tax freeze, raising stakes for Mercosur

Rome’s backing for the Mercosur deal is still not guaranteed, even after the Commission offered earlier funding for farmers. Rome is now calling for the EU's carbon tax to be lifted. Mercosur signature may still be delayed.

Economy

Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen pledges early funding for EU farmers

The Commission has offered early access to €45 billion of fuding under the next Common Agricultural Policy budget as soon as 2028 to appease farmers. While France’s backing for the Mercosur deal remains highly uncertain, all eyes are on Italy. Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the proposal.

EU.XL

Would you fight for the EU's borders? Take our poll

Are you ready to fight for Europe’s borders? As war risks rise, how is the European Union preparing for a direct military conflict by 2026? Take our poll below.

EU.XL

The EU: Out of touch or in your hands? Know more, ask more with Euronews’ EU.XL coverage

EU.XL, Euronews’ new weekly deep-dive programme, addresses the disconnect between EU citizens and the institutions and becomes the bridge between policymakers and Europeans.