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Six people who could shape European politics in 2026
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Six people who could shape European politics in 2026

Will Europe tilt even further to the right in 2026 - or will there be a backlash against the United States' Donald Trump? Here are six people in the European spotlight this spring.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is urging the EU to "show courage" and sign the trade agreement with the Latin American countries that are part of Mercosur.
Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners
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Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners

Ukraine gets its billions – but not in the way the EU leadership had intended. After the fateful summit in Brussels, US President Donald Trump and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever emerge as the big winners
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement
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EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement

Brazil's president opens up about postponing the signing of the trade agreement with the EU. The EU wants to wait until January
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present
Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement
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Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement

Italy joins France in calling for a delay in the EU's major trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Latin America. Brazilian President Lula da Silva responds with a warning – it's now or never
EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine
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EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine

The next few days will be crucial for continued support for Ukraine, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Important step for Mercosur in the EU
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Important step for Mercosur in the EU

The European Parliament says yes to the safeguard measures that have been developed ahead of a possible trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
France demands trade deal be postponed
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France demands trade deal be postponed

France demands that the signing of the trade agreement between the EU and Latin America be postponed.
Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan
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Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan

Ukraine could get a fast track into the EU by 2027 according to the draft peace plan that the US and Ukraine are negotiating, reports the Financial Times.
Mercosur agreement could be finalized next week
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Mercosur agreement could be finalized next week

Despite disagreements and protests, a majority of EU countries hope to approve the major trade agreement with Latin America as early as next week.
Climate targets for 2040 set in the EU
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Climate targets for 2040 set in the EU

Emissions in the EU should have decreased by 90 percent by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.
Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels
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Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes Monday night's meeting in Brussels as "good and productive. "
Zelensky: No legal right to give up land
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Zelensky: No legal right to give up land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with key European leaders in both London and Brussels on Monday. Difficult issues around territories and security guarantees remain to be resolved within the framework of the peace negotiations
Balloons cause Lithuania to declare national emergency
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Balloons cause Lithuania to declare national emergency

Repeated balloon intrusions from Belarus have prompted Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene to declare a state of emergency in the country.
Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions
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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions

The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever
Former foreign minister accused of corruption
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Former foreign minister accused of corruption

Former EU “foreign affairs minister” Federica Mogherini is accused of corruption. The Italian is suspected of having rigged procurement contracts in her new job at a nursery for elite diplomats
Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
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Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine

The European Commission is making two proposals to solve Ukraine's financial needs. Multi-billion-dollar loans are to be provided with either the EU budget or frozen Russian assets as collateral
Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas

Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil
Canada joins EU cooperation
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Canada joins EU cooperation

Canada and the EU have agreed on a joint defense effort where Ottawa will become part of the EU's newly established defense fund, Safe.
EU warns Belarus over balloon intrusion
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EU warns Belarus over balloon intrusion

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen threatens to impose sanctions on Belarus after "hybrid attacks" on Lithuania with balloon intrusions.
Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen
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Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the day, he writes on X.
EU base: Borders must not be changed by force
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EU base: Borders must not be changed by force

If we allow Russia to change Ukraine's borders by force, we will open the door to more wars tomorrow, warns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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