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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’

Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech

European leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about American AI dominance. Europe aims to build its own AI champions. This involves boosting regional cloud and chip industries. The goal is to reduce reliance on U.S. technology. France is pushing for…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

EU steps up Channel migrant crackdown with more staff and surveillance

The European Union has laid out plans to boost operations against illegal migration in the English Channel, including deploying additional staff and surveillance equipment to prevent crossings.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17

Starmer says he and Trump ‘get on really well’ as they meet at G7

The Prime Minister told reporters he had a ‘very honest and frank conversation’ with the US president and other G7 leaders at dinner on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

EU clears significant hurdle in negotiations for a groundbreaking US tariff deal, paving the way for future trade

The European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. Another "safety net" measure gives the European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, the power to suspend the…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?

A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading.

Euronews · Jun 16

EU Commission expected to propose trade restriction options against Israeli settlements

The European Commission is expected to propose a range of options to restrict EU trade with Israeli settlements after member states piled on the pressure at a minister-level meeting on Monday.

Euronews · Jun 15

EU fails to reach agreement on sanctioning Israel's Ben Gvir despite member state pressure

The bloc's foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also continue ahead of July's ministerial meeting.

Euronews · Jun 15

Newsletter: The G7's moment of reckoning

Also in this newsletter: Ukraine and Moldova enter first phase of talks on joining the European Union; and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to join G7 leaders after Russian strikes kill nine and damage landmark cathedral overnight.

Euronews · Jun 15

Europe is starting to break up with US big tech. But it’s still abiding by the Silicon Valley rulebook

The European Commission has unveiled its plans for digital sovereignty. Its proposals betray a disappointing lack of vision, says Max von Thun of the Open Markets Institute Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15