Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators
Belgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.
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Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders
Russian intelligence is threatening politicians and financial executives in Belgium, sources have told The Guardian. The pressure is aimed at getting Belgium to put a stop to the EU's plans to use frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine.
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Kristersson: Dawit Isaak on the agenda in Eritrea
Dawit Isaak's captivity in Eritrea is one of the topics that has been raised during Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard's (M) visit to the country, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
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Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine
Pressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation. Ukraine is fighting for its life, he says in Brussels.
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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.
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Ukraine: US pressures EU over Russian assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Brussels on Thursday to convince EU leaders to use frozen Russian assets to support the country.
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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.
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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.
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Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key
When EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree.
Sweden
Ukraine decision delayed until summit
Despite intensive negotiations, it will likely take until the EU leaders' summit on Thursday before a solution is reached regarding future support for Ukraine.
World
Thousands of glaciers are expected to disappear every year
Around 2,000 glaciers a year will disappear forever by around 2041 if warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius. At higher temperatures, the rate will increase even faster, according to a new research report.
Sweden
More sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
Five people and four companies in and outside Russia are added to the EU's sanctions list regarding the country's so-called shadow fleet.
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Tough situation regarding Ukraine loans - "destiny week for Europe"
The difficulties are growing in getting a multi-billion dollar loan in the EU, based on frozen Russian assets. Sweden is irritated by others' "hassles".
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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.
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He resists when the EU wants to lend to Ukraine
Belgium is stubbornly resisting EU plans for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. At the forefront is a cookbook-writing quiz star who seems to want to get out of his own country.
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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.
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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.
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Steps forward for frozen Russian money to Ukraine
EU countries agree to freeze Russian state assets for longer than just six months at a time. This brings a billion-dollar loan to Ukraine closer – despite opposition from Belgium.
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Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down
After 15 years of court threats, the European Commission is dropping its old case against Sweden's wolf hunting. But new lawsuits may be coming instead.
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Swedish discount back in budget proposal
Sweden can hope for new life for its EU rebate. The compensation is said to be back in the latest compromise proposal for the next long-term budget.
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The EU wants to invest in electricity via Bornholm's "energy island"
The Danish Bornholm "energy island" is one of eight energy projects that the EU wants to invest heavily in a new grid package.
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