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Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries

Alliance for the Future, unveiled at Montreal summit and open to other countries, conceived for world ‘shaken by new storms’

The Guardian - US · Oct 30

Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid attacks?

The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.

Euronews · Oct 15

Ceuta crisis reignites debate over suspending the EU’s right to asylum

UN Refugee Agency, civil society groups and left-wing MEPs fear any proposal to suspend the right of asylum could enable illegal pushbacks, potentially exposing migrants to violence, torture or death.

Euronews · Sep 26

'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…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

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.

Euronews · Sep 17

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

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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.

Euronews · Sep 16

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

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.

Euronews · Sep 14

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.

Euronews · Sep 8