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Bayrou sets Sept 8 confidence vote on budget

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Published: August 27, 2025 11:05

France’s prime minister François Bayrou has called an 8 September confidence vote on his 2026 budget plan, which includes roughly €43.8 billion in savings to lower the deficit to 4.6% of GDP [eunews.it#1][euobserver.com#1][politico.eu#1]. Major opposition…

Macron rejects Netanyahu’s antisemitism claims, defends Palestinian statehood push

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Published: August 27, 2025 10:42

French President Emmanuel Macron sent a six-page letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting accusations that France is fuelling antisemitism and arguing the fight must not be weaponised. He defended France’s stance and his campaign…

EU defends tech rules after Trump tariff threat

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Published: August 27, 2025 10:12

President Trump warned he could impose tariffs and export restrictions on countries whose digital taxes or rules are “designed to harm” U.S. tech firms, reviving trade tensions with Europe [eunews.it#1][politico.eu#1][euronews.com#1]. The European…

Labour warns reversing UK-EU Brexit reset could cost at least £9bn

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Published: August 27, 2025 08:11

In a Westminster speech, UK Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds warned that scrapping the government’s “Brexit reset” — which prioritizes negotiating a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU — would mean more red tape for exporters…

Germany urges fresh push on Western Balkans accession

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Published: August 27, 2025 08:10

In Zagreb, Germany called for renewed momentum on EU enlargement, asked Croatia to play a key role, and framed accession as a geopolitical task, warning against leaving the EU’s neighborhood to autocrats [europeannewsroom.com#1]. In Tallinn, Estonia’s…

Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland claims

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Published: August 27, 2025 07:46

Denmark summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Copenhagen on August 27, 2025, after Danish broadcaster DR reported that at least three U.S. citizens with links to the U.S. government and to Donald Trump engaged in covert influence activities in Greenland.…

France, Germany, Poland visit Moldova ahead of vote

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Published: August 27, 2025 05:09

Leaders of France, Germany and Poland are visiting Moldova on Wednesday to show support for the EU‑candidate country and to denounce alleged Russian interference, on the eve of the campaign for next month’s parliamentary election…

Ukraine says Russia entered Dnipropetrovsk region, fighting ongoing

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Published: August 27, 2025 00:09

Ukraine confirmed that Russian forces have entered the Dnipropetrovsk region, saying fighting is under way in an area that had largely avoided frontline combat until now [theguardian.com#1][bbc.com#1][nytimes.com#1][france24.com#1]. Kyiv disputes Moscow’s…

Ukraine opens border to men aged 18-22

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Published: August 26, 2025 20:23

Ukraine updated its border rules to allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country as of Tuesday, easing martial law restrictions. Officials say the change aims to reduce the trend of parents sending boys abroad before they turn 18. Since Russia’s full-scale…

Lithuanian parliament confirms Ruginiene as prime minister

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Published: August 26, 2025 14:47

Lithuania’s parliament confirmed Social Democrat Inga Ruginiene as prime minister on August 26, after former premier Gintautas Paluckas resigned amid a corruption/financial scandal probe [lemonde.fr#1][eunews.it#1][euractiv.com#1]. Ruginiene now has 15…

Libyan patrol fires on Ocean Viking; EU concerned

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Published: August 26, 2025 14:26

The European Commission called an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting at the NGO rescue ship Ocean Viking a “worrying development,” after the incident occurred in international waters on Sunday, August 24 [euronews.com#1][lemonde.fr#1]. SOS Méditerranée…

Bayrou seeks Sept 8 budget confidence vote

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Published: August 26, 2025 11:17

France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou called an extraordinary National Assembly session on 8 September to present the 2026 budget and seek a vote of confidence. The plan entails €43.8 billion in spending cuts and new taxes to reduce the deficit from 5.8%…

Vučić says EU membership remains crucial, as Serbia prepares for Expo 2027

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Published: August 26, 2025 11:15

In an interview with Euronews, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reiterated that EU membership remains crucial for Serbia and said, “We have a lot to do,” as his government contends with domestic pressures, Expo 2027 preparations, and ongoing EU…

UK, France, Germany hold Iran talks in Geneva

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Published: August 26, 2025 10:30

European officials from the UK, France and Germany are meeting Iranian counterparts in Geneva on Tuesday to try to restart nuclear diplomacy and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions, including the potential snapback of UN measures…

EU and Jordan sign €500m assistance MoU

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Published: August 26, 2025 10:00

The European Commission and Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the implementation of €500 million in EU Macro-Financial Assistance to support Jordan’s macro-financial stability and reforms. The package, part of the EU‑Jordan Strategic…

EU drafts 19th Russia sanctions, eyes U.S. pressure

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Published: August 26, 2025 02:45

The EU is preparing its 19th sanctions package against Russia for next month, focusing on “shadow fleet” ships and companies that help Moscow evade existing measures, rather than imposing major new energy restrictions [politico.eu#1]. With the bloc having…

EU defends tech rules after Trump tariff threat

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Published: August 26, 2025 01:17

President Trump threatened to impose “substantial” new tariffs and potential export restrictions on technology and chips against countries with digital taxes or rules he deems discriminatory toward American tech firms, prompting a firm response from…

Spain condemns Gaza hospital strike; 20 reported dead

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Published: August 26, 2025 00:49

At least 20 people, including five journalists and four health workers, were killed and around 50 injured after two Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday, according to multiple reports and UN officials…

France summons U.S. envoy over antisemitism letter

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Published: August 25, 2025 20:34

France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote to President Emmanuel Macron alleging France was not doing enough to protect Jewish citizens amid rising antisemitism; Paris rejected the accusations and called the letter unacceptable, while…

European posts pause U.S. parcels amid tariff shift

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Published: August 25, 2025 18:11

Postal operators and carriers across western Europe have temporarily paused many low‑value parcel shipments to the United States as they prepare for the suspension of the U.S. $800 de minimis duty‑free treatment on August 29, 2025…

Germany vows Ukraine security guarantees, plans €9bn support in 2025–2026

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Published: August 25, 2025 17:47

Germany’s Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil visited Ukraine and said Berlin will take part in security guarantees for Kyiv after the war [google.com#2][ft.com#1][dw.com#1][brusselsmorning.com#1]. He also said Germany plans €9 billion in support for 2025–2026…

Trump-Putin talks yield little on Ukraine

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Published: August 25, 2025 16:06

President Trump met Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska and hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, but 10 days after the Alaska summit there is little visible movement toward Ukraine peace talks, according to NPR [npr.org#1][npr.org#2].…

Hungary, Slovakia criticize Druzhba strikes; Fidesz urges European Commission action

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Published: August 25, 2025 13:20

Hungary and Slovakia criticized Ukraine after strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline, with Budapest saying Kyiv is harming Hungary’s sovereignty and Slovakia warning Ukraine could face fuel shortages if attacks continue [euronews.com#1]. President Volodymyr…

Zelensky marks Independence Day; EU delivers over €4 billion

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Published: August 24, 2025 13:29

On Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv and prepared to receive President Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg, while declaring Ukraine “will not lose” its war with Russia…

Russia alleges West blocks Ukraine peace talks

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Published: August 24, 2025 11:43

Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Western countries are trying to block peace talks on Ukraine and suggested a summit on talks is being held up [euractiv.com#1][brusselsmorning.com#1]. Separately, US defense officials have blocked Ukraine…

Russia reports drone fire at Kursk nuclear plant

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Published: August 24, 2025 11:21

A downed Ukrainian drone sparked a short-lived fire at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on August 23; the blaze was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported, according to the plant and media reports. Russian authorities accused Kyiv of…

AEMET says August heatwave most intense on record

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Published: August 24, 2025 10:53

Spain’s weather agency AEMET says the August 3–18 heatwave was the country’s most intense on record, exceeding the previous mark set in July 2022, with provisional data showing average temperatures 4.6°C higher than previous heatwave events…

European postal services suspend US-bound parcels over tariffs

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Published: August 24, 2025 08:37

Multiple European postal operators are pausing most packages to the United States, citing a lack of clarity over new U.S. import duties introduced by a decree signed by President Trump last month. Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy…

Norway pledges NOK 7 billion for Ukraine air defence

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Published: August 24, 2025 07:32

Norway announced it will provide seven billion Norwegian kroner (about $696 million) to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, according to the Norwegian government and media reports, with the announcement made on Sunday. Separate reports indicate Germany and…

Spain reports 12 migrants missing near Balearics

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Published: August 24, 2025 06:24

Twelve migrants are missing after leaping from a boat while heading toward Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, authorities said on Saturday [thelocal.es#1][google.com#2]. The individuals were described as migrants from North Africa…

EU weighs response to Serbia protest crackdown

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Published: August 23, 2025 18:09

DW reports that security forces are brutalizing demonstrators in Serbia, with criminal gangs also said to be involved, and asks whether escalating violence could put the country’s EU candidacy at risk [dw.com#1]. Le Monde says the anti-corruption movement…

Zelenskyy says Ukraine guarantees ready in days

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Published: August 23, 2025 16:46

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said security guarantees for Ukraine will be ready “in the coming days,” after teams from Ukraine, the United States and European partners accelerated work following a White House meeting of European leaders with…

Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day amid drone strikes

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Published: August 23, 2025 12:12

Ukraine marked its 34th Independence Day in Kyiv with ceremonies and diplomacy as President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed the country “will not lose” the war and held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; he was set to meet U.S. President Trump’s…

France summons Italian ambassador after Salvini remarks on Macron and Ukraine

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Published: August 23, 2025 10:52

France’s Foreign Ministry summoned Italy’s ambassador in Paris, Emanuela D’Alessandro, after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini mocked President Emmanuel Macron over the idea of European allies providing troops to Ukraine, telling him: “You go to…

EU unity credited for Washington diplomatic gains

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Published: August 23, 2025 10:00

The Financial Times reports a diplomatic success in Washington, saying European unity is paying dividends and counters a narrative of submission to the US [ft.com#1][google.com#1]. In parallel, Latvian MEP Rihards Kols said he remains skeptical, for now,…

France summons Italy's ambassador over Ukraine comments

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Published: August 23, 2025 09:57

France summoned Italy’s ambassador in Paris after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini mocked President Emmanuel Macron’s call for allies to consider providing troops for Ukraine, and asked the envoy for clarification on the remarks…

Germany debates potential Ukraine peacekeeping deployment

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Published: August 23, 2025 08:43

Germany is debating whether to support sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, as policymakers consider options and limits on European involvement in the war [google.com#1][google.com#2]. Across Europe, analysts are outlining deployment scenarios and…

Spain nears wildfire containment after four deaths

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Published: August 23, 2025 06:01

Spain’s civil protection chief said the country has almost beaten back this month’s wildfires, which have killed four people, with officials describing a final push to secure containment [thelocal.es#1][google.com#2]. The blazes are part of a record fire…

Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions

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Published: August 23, 2025 01:06

The Netherlands’ foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, resigned late Friday after failing to win cabinet backing for tougher measures against Israel, prompting his New Social Contract (NSC) party colleagues to leave the fragile caretaker government…

Russia says no summit; Europe drafts guarantees

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Published: August 22, 2025 17:05

Russia said no meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky is planned, with Moscow indicating a summit would require an agreed agenda, dampening expectations for an imminent summit promoted by the United States.…

EU diplomat warns against Ukraine land concessions

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Published: August 22, 2025 17:03

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that proposals for Ukraine to cede territory are a “trap” set by Vladimir Putin [google.com#5][google.com#3][google.com#4]. She added that Putin is “laughing” at President Trump’s peace efforts…

European posts suspend some US parcels after tariffs

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Published: August 22, 2025 16:45

Several European postal operators, including France’s La Poste and Germany’s DHL, are temporarily restricting or pausing some U.S.-bound parcel services after President Trump ended the “de minimis” tariff exemption for imports under $800 effective August…