Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept
The big money fight is here as EU leaders try to agree on the next long-term budget. Adapt your appetite to your food supply, not the other way around, urges the Prime Minister.
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US invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami
U.S. President Donald Trump will invite his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to the G20 summit in Miami, a U.S. official said.
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Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks
The EU loan is complete and new sanctions have been imposed. Ukraine now hopes for further progress. We want to join the EU as soon as possible, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
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Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved
Both the EU's giant loan to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia have been approved, the Cypriot EU Presidency announced. Hungary and Slovakia will once again receive Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline - which has become a stumbling block to the loan.
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Sweden pushes for frugal EU budget
EU leaders are meeting for a summit in Cyprus, and among all the urgent crises on the agenda they will also discuss the EU's next long-term budget. Sweden is among the "most frugal" countries. "The rumor about the death of the frugal is exaggerated," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
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Politico: No Orbán at EU summit
Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week's EU summit, reports Politico Europe.
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Tough questions at EU summit in Cyprus
Ukraine, Iran, the energy crisis and the next long-term budget will all be discussed when the heads of state and government of EU countries gather for a summit next week.
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Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine
Ukraine and the EU enlargement process are two big winners after Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary. The EU is preparing to make quick decisions.
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