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EU Leaders Weigh Tough Budget Compromises As Reforms Intensify
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 19, 2026 – European Union leaders are actively weighing challenging budgetary compromises as discussions move into a decisive phase over the bloc’s upcoming long-term spending…
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European Council approves €4.2 Billion under Ukraine facility
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Council approves the first payment of about €4.2 billion under the Ukraine…
Finland PM urges tough stance on Hungary’s EU Council presidency
Helsinki (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Finland's PM demands a critical assessment of Hungary's EU Council presidency due to its…
EU Council imposes sanctions on 28 individuals for human rights violations in Belarus
Brussels (The Brussels Moring Newspaper) - The European Council decided to set restrictive measures on a further 28 individuals for…
European Union denounces Venezuelan election over lack of transparency
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union stated that it does not recognize the proclaimed outcome of Venezuela’s…
EU’s Josep Borrell highlights Kazakhstan’s strategic role as a bridge between East and West
Astana (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Josep Borrell emphasized Kazakhstan's strategic role as a bridge between Europe and Asia. For…
European Council president urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalize peace
Brussles (The Brussles Morning Newspaper) - EU Council President Charles Michel revives peace efforts in the South Caucasus, urging Armenia…
Nine states join the EU Council in extending sanctions against Iran
Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper) - Nine countries, including EU candidates and EFTA members, support the EU Council's extension of…
EU foreign affairs chief Borrell condemns civilian casualties in Gaza
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell demanded an immediate ceasefire and a political solution…