Kaja Kallas warns against walking into Russian ‘trap’ as EU ministers meet for talks – Europe live

EU chief diplomat says ‘not much happening’ in talks as she cautions against focus on personalities rather than strategy The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has warned against walking into a Russian “trap” by focusing on personalities rather than issues in potential talks to end the war in Ukraine. Her comments came as the bloc’s foreign ministers gathered in Cyprus for informal talks to discuss what would their main asks of Russia be in any peace negotiations. “It’s a trap that Russ...

By Jakub Krupa

Ukraine ratifies agreement on €90bn EU loan for budget support and macro-financial stability

The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) has ratified an agreement on a €90 billion EU macro-financial assistance loan for Ukraine.

By Andrii Muravskyi

Ukraine: EU's Kallas warns against Russian mediator 'trap'

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations over Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers meet in Cyprus. DW has more.

Europe plans tougher response to China Shock 2.0

The European Union’s executive arm is set to back a tougher line against Chinese imports at a key meeting on Friday as a flood of low-cost competition undermines local industries. Potential measures include requiring companies in key sectors to have at least three suppliers from two or more countries in a bid to pare reliance on China, the South China Morning Post reported. Industry commissioner Stephane Sejourne will back broader use of regulations designed to prevent foreign companies...

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Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say - The Straits Times

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say  The Straits Times

VFS Global visa operations: 20-member EU team came to India with focus on gaps, problems and remedies

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EU sets out opposition to Russian troops in Georgia, Moldova

The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday set out her and the bloc’s opposition to the presence of Russian troops in both Georgia and Moldova, at the end of the day’s informal summit of the foreign ministers of the 27 EU member states in Limassol.  “There are broader security concerns when we […]

EU member states sign off on compromise to implement US trade pact

The European Union's 27 member states have formally approved a compromise with the European Parliament in order to implement a trade deal with the United States.

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Govt in favour of Ukraine joining EU says Tajani after League said it's against

(ANSA) - LIMASSOL, MAY 28 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the Italian government was in favour of Ukraine joining the EU while adding that it should not be able to jump the queue ahead of the States of the Balkans that are seeking to become members of the bloc. On Wednesday Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini's League party said it was "absolutely opposed" to Ukraine joining the EU with the European Commission set to propose opening the first 'cluste...

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'Brexit moment' feared in Iceland's looming EU vote - China Daily - Global Edition

'Brexit moment' feared in Iceland's looming EU vote  China Daily - Global Edition

Ukraine's parliament to vote on ratification of EU loan

Loan, critical for supporting Ukraine's ⁠finances, was blocked until last month, when Hungary government lifted veto

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Angela Merkel Receives EU "Order Of Merit" For Helping To Destroy Europe

Angela Merkel Receives EU "Order Of Merit" For Helping To Destroy Europe The event passed with little fanfare in the international media.  The European Union held its first ever event to honor laureates of the European Order of Merit, meant to honor influential political and social figures who made significant contributions to the "integration" of the EU experiment.   Out of the 20 nominees, 13 laureates attended the ceremony in the Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg and addre...

By Tyler Durden

Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' work – Tsahkna

The EU must put greater pressure on Russia, and Ukraine needs to continue strikes deep inside the aggressor state's territory, weakening Russia's military economy.

EU to bolster trade defence tools against China – Report

The EU plans to expand trade defence tools against China, including import quotas and tariffs, to rebalance trade and protect European industries. Learn mo Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-to-bolster-trade-defence-tools-against-china-report/

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Lithuania urges EU to focus on Russia sanctions rather than role in talks - LRT

Lithuania urges EU to focus on Russia sanctions rather than role in talks  LRT

EU’s Kallas Says European Security Interest Is for Russian Troops Not to Be in Georgia, Moldova

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the European security interest is for Russian troops not to be in countries like Georgia and Moldova, while discussing the concessions Brussels would demand from Moscow should peace negotiations begin over the war in Ukraine. “If you think about the Russian troops in countries like Georgia, Moldova, that …

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EU-Mercosur deal could create one of world’s biggest free trade zones - Qatar Tribune

EU-Mercosur deal could create one of world’s biggest free trade zones  Qatar Tribune