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"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"
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"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent.
Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"
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Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU leadership is still waiting for a meeting with the US President Donald Trump. And they can wait for a long time – as Trump clearly dislikes the union
The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On
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The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot
EU gears up – but Hungary vetoes Ukraine
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EU gears up – but Hungary vetoes Ukraine

All EU countries are backing the multi-billion plan for upgrading. But only 26 are in agreement on continued strong support to Ukraine
EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA
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EU's Bold Defense Plan: A New Era of Independence from the USA

The EU is getting ready for a massive buildup to manage without the USA and Donald Trump. More is to be expected when old rules are adapted to reality
EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe
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EU Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Defense Spending Across Europe

The EU Commission hopes to release nearly 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments. Member states are to be exempt from budget rules to build up
EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost
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EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

The European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
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Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages
The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden
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The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited
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Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey
The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan
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The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country.
Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years
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Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv
Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine
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Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is ready to resign in exchange for peace and Ukrainian membership in Nato. He also wants to meet President Trump before the US President meets the Russian leader Vladimir Putin
In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin
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In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine
EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden
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EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv
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Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief
Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right
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Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages
The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion
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The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

The EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology
USA and EU meet after tariff threats
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USA and EU meet after tariff threats

The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Trump's New World Order: Might is Right
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Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages
The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"
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The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

The Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day
EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution
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EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza.
EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready
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EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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