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What we know (and still don't) about Canada's 'associate membership'

The idea of making Canada the European Union's first "associate member" has caused a furore. Here's what we know and still don't know.

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Canada and EU 'stronger together' says Carney, brushing aside US threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for his country to become the European Union's first "associate member", shrugging off threats from United States President Donald Trump.

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'Europe and Canada stronger together,' Canadian PM says amid Trump tariff threats

THE Canadian Prime Minister has said “Europe and Canada are stronger together” after US president Donald Trump said allowing the country to be…

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Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe.

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EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change

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Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires

The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.

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Former Kosovo president Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison by international court in The Hague – as it happened

Thaçi held criminally responsible for war crimes during the violent break from Serbia in the 1990s

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EU to further tighten migration policy after Ceuta crisis

Under pressure from member states, the European Commission is set to double down on tackling irregular arrivals. Three main options are on the table, and could be announced in the upcoming State of the Union speech.

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EU institution leaders blast Serbia over 'shocking' Ratko Mladić's funeral

Von der Leyen and Costa called Ratko Mladić's Belgrade funeral 'shocking,' after senior Serbian officials attended with military honours, clouding Serbia's EU bid for the foreseeable future.

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EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquake

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake.

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EU Demands Stronger Border Controls After Ceuta Crisis: How 'Smart' Technology Failed Border Security

The EU, led by Ursula von der Leyen, urges stronger border controls following the Ceuta migration crisis, where 72 Moroccans died. An emergency meeting will discuss Schengen Area border controls.

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EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a drone deal with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology.

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Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.

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Ukraine war briefing: Moscow car bomb kills Russian ammunition chief – reports

Second car bomb was discovered and blown up by authorities; more panic buying of fuel in Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite. What we know on day 1,568

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Von der Leyen's AI envoy pick draws conflict of interest questions

Centre-left MEPs are questioning von der Leyen's choice of of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe to serve as the EU's industrial AI envoy.

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Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify

Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach.

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Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

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Pasta la vista tariffs: EU–Australia deal puts olive oil, sausages and honey on discount

After eight years of fraught negotiations, Europe and Australia have finally struck a trade deal. From champagne to critical minerals, here is what changes — and for whom.

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‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy

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Von der Leyen to implement contentious Mercosur trade deal despite MEPs' legal challenge

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process.

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European preference is 'necessary' but 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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Newsletter: EU leaders raise the stakes ahead of talks on economic revival

Also in this newsletter: EU officials express reservations over Spain's decision to regularise undocumented migrants, and why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil.

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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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Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout

The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory.

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Visiting EU leaders pledge to support Syria's recovery after years of civil war

European Union officials have visited Syria for the first time to meet with interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa

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