Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department

Philip Rycroft says promises on issues from economics to immigration have not lived up to expectations Britain should start talking about rejoining the EU, according to a former senior civil servant who ran the Brexit department. Philip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary of the Department for Exiting the EU, said the “argument was there to be won” about going back into Europe, adding that a “clear-headed appraisal of what is in the country’s best interests” was needed. However, he said rejo...

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First female coach of top European men's football team faces backlash

Marie-Louise Eta has broken barriers in football as the first woman to coach a top-tier European men's club at Union Berlin. But the historic appointment has also triggered a wave of misogynistic attacks.

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Ukraine will use the €90 billion from the EU for state survival and the war

The Russian invasion has devastated the Ukrainian economy, and the budget for 2026 anticipates additional borrowing for this year equivalent to 18% of GDP

By Cristian Segura

EU finally approves €90bn Ukraine loan – how will it aid the fight against Russia?

The loan is set to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's needs for the next two years

By Andrew Gray

Russia says EU sanctions will have dire consequences amid global squeeze - The Straits Times

Russia says EU sanctions will have dire consequences amid global squeeze  The Straits Times

EU approves €90-billion loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia ahead of Cyprus summit

Only half of the 90 billion euros will be disbursed to Ukraine this year, with the remainder coming in ​2027.

Cyprus youth lag behind EU in online political participation

Cyprus recorded a 22.2 per cent rate of online political and social participation among young people in 2025, placing the country slightly below the European Union average. The data released by Eurostat on Friday, indicates that just over one in five individuals aged 16 to 29 in Cyprus engage digitally in civic life, including expressing […]

EU’s mutual defence clause: what leaders agreed in Ayia Napa and what still needs to be done

The political decision to open serious discussions on blueprint around the activation of Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty was taken at the Ayia Napa summit. But diplomatic sources in Nicosia told philenews the difficult work is only now beginning — and the gaps that need filling are significant. Ten years of inaction Article 42.7, […]

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EU to move forward with negotiations over Ukraine's membership - report

EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'

Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports

Called for the European Union to become a "real alliance" in protecting the continent

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Prime minister: Ultimate goal for Ukraine remains full EU membership

Ukraine one day becoming a full member of the European Union continues to be an ultimate goal for the bloc and for Estonia, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said.

Poland receives agreement from EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as "an essential pillar of Europe's security architecture".

By Daniel Tilles

The “27” signed in Cyprus a joint declaration to strengthen the EU single market – Τhe 5 key points

The declaration is titled “One Europe, One Market” and is signed by leaders of EU member states who participated in the meeting The post The “27” signed in Cyprus a joint declaration to strengthen the EU single market – Τhe 5 key points appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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