EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets, von der Leyen says
Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons. Read More
Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities. Read More
How will von der Leyen’s nominated team of European Commissioners be scrutinised?
Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. Read More
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv promising Ukraine electricity funds for winter
Russia continues to target the war-torn country’s energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the east in darkness for hours at a time. Read More
Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next European Commission? | Radio Schuman
The European Commission’s equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation. Read More
EU and China fail to deliver breakthrough on electric cars dispute, but talks will intensify
Brussels and Beijing have agreed to take a new look at price undertakings, which could avoid extra tariffs on China-made electric vehicles. Read More
Von der Leyen pledges Ukraine €160m in aid, energy support from frozen Russian assets
With 80% of thermal plants destroyed, Kyiv is facing a difficult winter – but some worry EU support means higher prices for Europeans. Read More
Von der Leyen pledges Ukraine €160m in aid, energy support from frozen Russian assets
With 80% of thermal plants destroyed, Kyiv is facing a difficult winter – but some worry EU support means higher prices for Europeans. Read More
Prime Minister Rama insists Albania migrant deal ‘exclusive’ to Italy as more countries eye scheme
Albania’s “unconditional love” for Italy means Rome has the exclusive privilege to house asylum seekers on Albanian soil, Rama told Euronews. Read More
Battle for Pokrovsk: Why is Russia so focused on the eastern Ukrainian town?
Kyiv’s surprise incursion into Kursk hasn’t changed Russia’s plans and strategic priorities. Moscow is still primarily focused on capturing Pokrovsk and advancing in eastern Ukraine. Read More