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EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders on Thursday committed to working together to bolster the continent’s defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security after U.S. President Donald...

European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade...

NEW DELHI — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year...

Ambassadors of 27 EU countries approve 16th package of sanctions against Russia — source

This decision will be formally approved by the foreign ministers of the 27 EU countries on Monday, February 24 BRUSSELS - Permanent representatives of 27 EU member states have...

EU leaders confirm ‘Ukraine deserves peace through strength’ — European Commission chief

According to Ursula von der Leyen, "Europe carries its full share of the military assistance to Ukraine" BRUSSELS - Participants in an EU meeting in Paris confirmed that "Ukraine...

EU leaders must take primary responsibility for European security — Pentagon chief

"It's an imperative given the strategic realities that we face, and that begins with increasing defense spending," Pete Hegseth added WASHINGTON - European leaders must take primary responsibility for...

German foreign minister: Europe needs to be involved in talks over Ukraine

‘We can’t have talks without involving Ukraine. Peace in Europe is at stake, that’s why we Europeans need to be brought in’ FRANKFURT : German...

French president is first EU head of state to call new Syrian leader

Emmanuel Macron congratulates Ahmad Al-Sharaa on assuming the presidency and invites him to visit France Al-Sharaa says Syria will play a positive role in efforts to ensure...

EU leaders to discuss relations with US, strengthening union’s defense

Besides, the heads of state and government intend to pay special attention to relations with the United States under President Donald Trump BRUSSELS, February 3 - Leaders of EU...

EU to hold talks with Israel, Palestinians

BRUSSELS: The EU will hold separate talks with Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the coming weeks, the European Commission said on Thursday, as a ceasefire in Gaza continued to hold.

EU to agree easing Syria sanctions

Europe is keen to help the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leadership But some EU countries worry about moving too fast...