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Lost in translation: Montenegro's EU accession faces a language barrier
Montenegro is targeting EU membership by 2028, but reports suggest a language barrier may complicate the final stages of its accession process.
Ursula Von Der Leyen
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Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law', unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding
European Commission President Von der Leyen has moved to unlock €4.2 billion in funding for Hungary following improvements to the rule of law.
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EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says
The EU commits billions to back Ukraine's defense and winter preparations as international meetings approach.
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Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt
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State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech
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EU's von der Leyen backs AI slowdown, to invite frontier labs for talks
European Commission President von der Leyen backs a slowdown on artificial intelligence and plans talks with frontier labs.
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EU countries to discuss AI rules as Trump calls safety warnings a ‘hoax’
European Union leaders address artificial intelligence safety rules while diverging sharply from Donald Trump's stated positions.
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EU Proposes Canada Become the Bloc’s First Associate Member
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EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s
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Von der Leyen to skip Carney speech in EU Parliament
Mark Carney travels to Europe for a high-stakes speech aimed at deepening EU ties as Canada pursues a strategic pivot from the US.
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Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in Serbia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the 'shocking' funeral of Ratko Mladić in Serbia, sparking renewed regional tensions.
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Von der Leyen counters Trump with €200M investment in Greenland
The European Union has pledged over $200 million to Greenland following threats from Donald Trump.
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EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment
The European Union is proposing a new strategic partnership and investment plan for Greenland following threats of a takeover by Donald Trump.
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Greenland welcomes major funding boost from EU amid Trump’s annexation threats
European Commission President Von der Leyen announces a €200 million investment in Greenland to counter annexation threats from Donald Trump.
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EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive
The European Union is pledging hundreds of millions in investment to Greenland as Donald Trump pursues an annexation drive for the territory.
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EU blasts Serbia over funeral for ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladić
The European Union has condemned Serbia following the decision to grant full military honors to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
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From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Greenland to strengthen Arctic ties and provide funding amid US annexation threats from Donald Trump.
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Brussels Eyes Private Savings as Public Money Runs Out
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Ursula von der Leyen declines invite to FIFA World Cup final
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declined an invitation to attend the FIFA World Cup final amidst high-profile political gatherings.
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Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in KyivHell
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledges scaled-up military support and a new drone production deal during a visit to Kyiv.
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Ukraine war latest: Putin hits civilian ship after threatening ‘powerful’ attacks
Russian strikes on Odesa and commercial merchant vessels in the Black Sea kill multiple people, escalating regional tensions.
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EU wants 13+ age restriction for social media
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for an EU-wide social media age restriction for children under 13.
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Von der Leyen and Costa gifted guns by Erdoğan at NATO summit
NATO leaders, including Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, receive firearms as parting gifts from President Erdoğan during the latest summit.
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Von der Leyen admits ‘technical problems’ with new EU airport border checks
EU Commission President Von der Leyen acknowledges technical failures as new biometric border checks spark airport queue chaos across Europe.
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‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa
European leaders are debating the nature and necessity of diplomatic outreach to Moscow involving EU official António Costa.
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EU delays trade confrontation with China
Brussels pauses a direct trade showdown with Beijing while developing diversification laws and tariff measures.
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EU leaders weigh tougher measures to combat China trade imbalance
European Union leaders are debating the implementation of stronger mechanisms to address a growing trade imbalance with China.