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Thousands rally for EU on Georgia independence day

Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence.

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EU must prepare for Russia talks but prioritise aid for Kyiv - Haddad

France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace".

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Newsletter: Caution prevails as EU mulls talking to Russia

Also in this newsletter: Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister tells Euronews there is "no alternative to full EU membership" for his country, and Meloni issues a biting criticism of the European Union to industry leaders as tensions between Rome and Brussels brew.

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Former Budapest mayor ready to do 'everything' to unfreeze EU funds

Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, said the city “suffered a lot” under Viktor Orbán’s rule. Now President of the European Committee of the Regions, she also warned against a “wave of centralisation” threatening Europe’s regions.

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EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.

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Direct Russia talks would make EU a 'neutral mediator', Estonia warns

"This is not the right time to rush into any kind of talks" with Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said as debate over how to end the invasion of Ukraine continues.

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Sixteen EU countries seek more regional funds in long-term budget

Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt.

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EU leaves door open to sanctioning Patriarch Kirill, but not yet

The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue.

Business

Egypt to ship Cypriot gas to Europe in QatarEnergy deal

QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub.

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EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni push

EU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy

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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.

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Merz's plan of 'associate membership' for Ukraine gets mixed reviews

Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the "merit-based" nature of the multi-chapter accession process.

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EU cuts GDP forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

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No deal on controversial return rules for migrants

The European Parliament and EU member states have failed to agree on a law enabling home searches and setting up deportation centres outside the EU to speed up migrants’ returns.

Egypt

EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says not enough

Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.

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EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions

Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK suggest an uphill struggle to secure the green light.

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