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EU Leaders Push New Arctic Strategy Amid Rising Global Competition
Rovaniemi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 14, 2026 – European leaders gathered in Rovaniemi, Finland, on Monday to initiate high-level talks aimed at reshaping the European Union’s strategic policy in the…
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Cyprus takes over EU presidency
Cyprus brings a “unique perspective” to its new EU presidency, says EU council chief Antonio Costa. He said it was…
EU-Mercosur deals cover political dialogue, trade and agricultural protections
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 16, 2026 - Two agreements structure EU-Mercosur relations through a modernised and comprehensive partnership covering…
EU Council renews Hamas PIJ sanctions targeting supporters until January 2027
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 16, 2026 - The Council of the EU extended sanctions against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic…
EU Council approves measures to establish AI Gigafactories across member states
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 16, 2026 - The Council of the European Union has endorsed measures to facilitate the…
EU single market resolution reached despite implementation challenges
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – The European Council adopted conclusions committing to comprehensive Single Market reforms addressing…
EU Budget Talks Enter Political Phase After December Council
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – Negotiations on the European Union's next multiannual financial framework (MFF) have progressed…
Europe’s defence sector transformed by War and higher spending
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 14 January 2026 – Europe's defence sector has undergone significant changes since Russia's full-scale invasion of…
Cyprus hesitant to resume direct negotiations with Putin during peace progress
Nicosia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Cyprus maintains scepticism regarding reopening direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.…