Tag: European Council
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Von der Leyen backed EU mandate for talks with Russia
European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa’s controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback. #EuropeNews
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Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash
Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden’s EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc’s next long-term budget. #EuropeToday
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EU summit: Battle for cash begins over €2 trillion budget
The second day of the EU summit is underway. The debate will focus on the next long-term budget, with rival camps still miles apart. #EuropeNews
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EU leaders hold talks on common budget in battle for cash
EU governments will hold substantial negotiations on how to allocate €2 trillion of the European common budget over the next seven years, pitting frugals calling for cuts against member states defending money for agriculture to be preserved in tough talks ahead. #EuropeNews
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Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia
António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched. #EuropeNews
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Watch: Behind closed doors—Ukraine, taxes, and trade at this week’s European Council Summit
Tonight, Council President António Costa is gathering all twenty-seven national leaders for an exclusive, high-stakes working dinner. Sadly, he forgot to invite your reporter, but that doesn’t stop us from seeing what will be served on the multi-course menu. #EuropeToday
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Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end
Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up. #EuropeNews
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Nine EU countries rebel against EU’s green targets for corporate cars
While stopping short of opposing fleet decarbonisation itself, the member states argue that Brussels should resist the tendency to regulate and instead construct more incentives for large companies to invest in zero or low-emission cars and vans. #EuropeNews
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Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit
Council chief calls for the EU’s enlargement rules to be “streamlined” by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for Europe’s stability. #EuropeToday
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Exclusive: Costa on Euronews as EU-Western Balkans summit underway
A high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit is underway in Montenegro, with enlargement in the spotlight and France and Germany pushing for a more gradual path to EU integration. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo is on the ground and speaks exclusively to European Council President António Costa. #EuropeToday
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