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Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.

Evening Standard

Irish premier arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Mr Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic.

Evening Standard

EU makes headway towards ratifying US trade deal, under pressure from Trump

After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't…

France 24

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Putin tests new nuclear ballistic missile and claims it could enter combat this year

The claim comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired

The Independent UK

MEPs rally behind Magyar in Hungarian elections despite ideological divides

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

Euronews

‘No clear environmental benefit’: EU crackdown on ‘meaty’ plant-based labels sparks climate concern

The EU Council’s decision to ban ‘meaty’ labels from plant-based products was announced on the same day it green-lit a bold climate target.

Euronews

Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions

Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.

Euronews

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Cyprus’s EU presidency: seeking resilience in a new world order

Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics,…

Radio France Internationale

The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets

With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.

TechRadar

"A disaster waiting to happen" – The privacy tech world reacts to the new Chat Control bill

While an agreemnet on "voluntary" chat scanning has now been reached, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands are still against the compromise. And privacy experts aren't celebrating.

TechRadar

Chat Control: EU lawmakers finally agree on the voluntary scanning of your private chats

While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society without clear benefits for children."

TechRadar

"This is a political deception" − New Chat Control convinces lawmakers, but not privacy experts yet

The EU Council seems to agree to the new CSAM scanning compromise "without further changes." Here's all we know.

TechRadar

Chat Control isn’t dead, Denmark has a new proposal − here’s all we know

Denmark withdraws the mandatory scanning of all our private chats in the EU. Yet, the Chat Control battle is still up and going.

TechRadar

The vote on Chat Control has been postponed, but the “fight isn’t over” yet – here's what we know

The move comes as Germany officially joined the opposition, making it impossible again to reach the needed majority. Yet, the EU is still working on the proposal.

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Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting

Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Yet, support remains stronger.

TechRadar

Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?

As the so-called Chat Control has never been closer to become law, the EU Parliament seems to be the only chance left to save encryption in Europe. But, will the new squad live up to that promise?

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The EU has never been closer to agreeing on the scanning of your private chats – but how did we get here?

After several proposals, the Danish version of Chat Control is thought to have the best chances of becoming law since 2022, with a crucial meeting set for September 12.

Euronews

EU court annulled Council’s Pumpyanskiy decision on eve of Russia sanctions rollover

The EU Council listed the former Russian businessman on the basis of executive positions he no longer held at the time of the sanctions decision. The court says that's unjustified.

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Worried about Chat Control? This website can help you get your say

The controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill could be adopted as early as October 14, 2025, raising concerns among experts about citizens' communications privacy and security.

Euronews

Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect

Security tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council.

Euronews

Europe's defining moment is now

As Denmark prepares to take over the EU Council Presidency for six months, it’s time to turn ambition into collective action, Micael Johansson and Jan Pie write.

TechRadar

Civil societies warn against EU plans to make digital devices monitorable at all times

"Lawful access by design" is "insecurity by design," say experts. Here's all you need to know.

The Independent UK

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers

European Union countries have given final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc

The Guardian - UK

Crucial European Green Deal package staggers to legislative conclusion

Key policies to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050 are being weakened by looming elections and farmer protests

Evening Standard

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich loses legal challenge against EU sanctions

Sanctions are related to Russian invasion of Ukraine

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