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Top general: EU defence clause should be an option prior to NATO's

The EU's mutual defence clause is more strongly worded than NATO's Article 5, but is generally seen as weaker as allies in the military alliance have so far counted on the deterrence provided by the US.

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EU defence clause: Yes it does exist, and now everyone talks about it

Did you know the EU has its own mutual defence clause? Your reporter did not. But suddenly, it is the hottest topic in Europe.

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Does the EU need an urgent staff renewal? The EPSO exam is back

For years, the EPSO exam was a cornerstone of the Brussels career circuit and a key entry point into the EU administration. Then, it disappeared.

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What do you need to know to pass EPSO? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU is hiring AD5 graduates and aims to attract new talent and digital skills. For about 1,400 successful candidates, this is a chance for a permanent job in the EU civil service. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot about the EU’s most elite exam.

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Munich Security Conference 2026: Highlights and analysis

The annual gathering at the Munich Security Conference laid bare competing visions of the West. While Rubio called on Europe to help save a common civilisation, Kaja Kallas suggested Europe does not need saving.

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Leaders embrace two-speed Europe as Macron sets June deadline

President Macron sets June deadline for a comprehensive reboot of the European economy and sees Eurobonds as an integral part of plan.

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Watch the video: Super Mario in the Euroland

Meet Super Mario - a former Italian premier, ex-head of the European Central Bank, and the man currently helping untangle Europe's fate. So why is this retired banker suddenly the most important man in Europe?

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EU summit: Macron sets June deadline for EU economic relaunch

The retreat brought EU leaders together at Alden Biesen Castle, with Mario Draghi also in attendance. The French president stressed the need for concrete decisions, insisting there should be “no taboos.”

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European preference is a 'fine line to walk', warns von der Leyen

The debate on "Made in Europe" will be at the centre of the discussions that EU leaders will have during an informal summit on Thursday.

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Watch: What is von der Leyen's letter to all EU leaders really about?

In her letter, von der Leyen is essentially saying: if we cannot agree now as 27, let us break the taboo and move forward in smaller groups.

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European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift

European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference.

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Europe Today: Macron calls for more EU common debt; Merz pushes back

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As challenges mount, a two-speed Europe emerges as a way out

The notion of a two-speed Europe has come to the fore as leaders search for groundbreaking solutions to revive the stagnant economy.

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Von der Leyen pitches two-speed Europe ahead of Draghi crunch summit

Commission President says bloc should consider cooperation among smaller groups of countries if unanimity is not possible to push through economic agenda. Draghi called for 'pragmatic federalism' ahead of crunch summit.

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Watch the video: EU-UK relationship — friends with benefits?

We are not seeing a full reunion. Instead, we are seeing a patchwork relationship. So the two are friendly enough to have dinner together. But strictly split the bill. And no sharing dessert.

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Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal

The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023.

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EU Inc: Brussels’ plan for a single company law across Europe

The European Commission wants to coexist with 27 national company laws with a single EU-wide rulebook. The goal is faster growth, lower costs, and more startups staying in Europe. Watch the video.

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What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

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EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

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How can the EU keep its unicorns? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Ursula von der Leyen introduced the EU’s “28th Regime”, which would set up a pan-European market to make it easier for startups to form and operate across borders. If you want to learn more about how the EU plans to build its own Silicon Valley, ask the Euronews AI chatbot.