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Ukraine gets a boost toward EU membership, but Hungary blocks an aid deal

The aid package for Ukraine was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The EU did approve opening membership negotiations with Ukraine and its neighbor Moldova.

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EU sidesteps Viktor Orbán to open membership talks with Ukraine

Decision after hours of tense negotiations in Brussels is critical boost to Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s prime minister urges EU leaders to call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says there is ‘some truth’ to accusations that EU employs a double-standard on Gaza.

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Deal reached to open EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova – as it happened

Bloc’s leaders decide to open negotiations after hours of talks as Viktor Orbán says Hungary does not want to take part in ‘bad decision’

The Guardian - UK

Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe’s security

Many Europeans don’t realise that EU enlargement is the only way to counter China and Russia – but this week, leaders must act, say Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations

The Guardian - UK

Donald Tusk vows to ‘chase away the evil’ after parliament backs him as new PM

Former European Council leader will take power after incumbent Polish premier, Mateusz Morawiecki, lost confidence vote

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war: stakes are high for EU and Ukraine ahead of crucial European summit

When the EU’s heads of state and government come together in Brussels for their final European Council meeting of the year on December 14 and 15, their agenda is likely to be dominated by the war in Ukraine.

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Polish Parliament Set To Usher In New Pro-EU Government

The Polish parliament on Monday is expected to vote out a populist cabinet and approve a pro-EU government led by former European Council president Donald Tusk, ushering in a new era for the country.

International Business Times

Xi to Meet EU Leaders in Beijing for First In-Person Summit in Four Years

The meeting on Thursday will be chaired by Premier Li Qiang, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, foreign ministry says

Caixin Global

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637

As the war enters its 637th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

EU leaders says eurozone has shown ‘remarkable resilience’ as they discuss Ukraine, migration and the economy – as it happened

The bloc’s leaders are hosting a series of meetings in Brussels

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders call for ‘humanitarian pauses’, aid corridors in Israel-Gaza war

Declaration made as European countries face criticism of employing double standard on human rights, international law.

Al Jazeera

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.

The Independent UK

EU leaders reach agreement on Middle East – as it happened

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Armenia says Pashinyan-Aliyev talks cancelled

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had been due to meet in Brussels.

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders vow unified effort to mitigate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

After week of mixed messages in Brussels, Charles Michel stresses need for ‘clear unified course of action’

Al Jazeera

EU leaders to meet as bloc struggles for united message on Israel-Hamas war

European leaders are expected to unify their stance following days of mixed messages on the conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Poland election: Tusk urges president to allow for swift formation of government

Civic Coalition leader calls for ‘quick decisions’ after coalition of opposition groups win enough votes for parliamentary majority

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The Guardian - UK

Poland election: opposition claims win after strong exit poll result – as it happened

Polls put ruling PiS in first place but suggest route to government for opposition coalition led by Donald Tusk’s party

The Guardian - UK

Poles vote as PiS hopes to win third term and fend off Tusk-led opposition

Ability of populists or Civic Coalition to form a government is likely to depend on other, smaller parties

Radio France Internationale

Poland and Hungary clash with EU over migration reform

A row over planned changes to Europe's migration rules overshadowed an EU summit Friday, although supporters of the reform vowed opposition from Poland and Hungary would not derail it.

Al Jazeera

EU seeks new talks on Nagorno-Karabakh, boosts aid to Armenia

European Council President Charles Michel says dialogue and diplomacy needed to resolve crisis.

The Independent UK

Leaders of European Union's Mediterranean nations huddle in Malta to discuss migration

The leaders of nine southern European Union countries are meeting in Malta on Friday to discuss common challenges such as migration

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: death of Prigozhin shows Putin is weak, says Zelenskiy – as it happened

Ukrainian president said death of former mercenary leader was a window into the mind of his Russian counterpart

The Independent UK

EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line

The European Council president says the European Union should make a “bold move” in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine and accept new members by 2030

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