U.S. Warns of Europe’s ‘Civilizational Erasure’ Through Immigration
America’s goal should be “to help Europe correct its current trajectory,” the administration said in its new National Security Strategy.
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Elon Musk’s X fined €120m by EU in first clash under new digital laws
Ruling likely to put European Commission on collision course with billionaire, and possibly Donald TrumpElon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120m (£105m) after it was found in breach of new EU digital laws, in a ruling likely to put th…
EU leaders race to save Ukraine funding deal as Kyiv’s cash runs low
‘Future of Europe’ at stake with Von der Leyen and Merz desperate to persuade Belgian PM to allow use of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will meet the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgium’s prime minis…
Federica Mogherini resigns from College of Europe amid corruption inquiry
Former EU foreign policy chief to also stand down as head of diplomatic academy at centre of investigationThe EU’s former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has resigned from her role as head of the elite College of Europe after being indicted i…
Macron reportedly warned European leaders ‘there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereBut on a more serious note, we are hearing that German chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed his planned visit to Norway scheduled for Friday and will travel to Brussels instead.Merz w…
Stakes High, Europe Races to Save Its Financing Plan for Ukraine
The European Union has a proposal for how to turn Russian frozen assets into a giant loan for Ukraine. If it fails, it could further weaken Europe’s global image.
EU has a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – how will it work?
What are the legal implications, and why does Belgium fear being left alone with the bill?The European Commission has proposed providing Ukraine with €90bn (£80bn) in funding over two years, which it says will meet two-thirds of Kyiv’s financing needs …
Israel Says a Gaza Border Will Reopen, but Only for Palestinians to Leave
Israel had agreed to open the Rafah crossing as part of the October cease-fire deal with Hamas but kept it closed. Egypt denied that the border would reopen soon.
European Commission plans ‘reparations loan’ to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
Leaders focus on bolstering Ukraine’s finances as US-Russia talks to end war make little progress The European Commission will move ahead with controversial plans to fund Ukraine with a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets, but in a concession to conce…
EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China
Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elementsBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU is considering legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China to insulate Europe from fut…