EU leaders mark a ‘grim anniversary’
By Martin Banks Ukraine has been told by the EU: “you can rely on the European Union – we will be on your side as long as it takes.”
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December 15, 2025 Reparations loan under ‘pressure from different sides’, Kallas says as more countries voice doubts
The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for “alternative solutions”. EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv’s financial and military needs for the next two years.
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November 25, 2025 EU says “solid basis” is in sight for finding peace in Ukraine
By Martin Banks EU leaders say they have made “good progress” to find “a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine.
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November 23, 2025 American plan for Ukraine “needs more work”
By Martin Banks EU leaders say the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine war will “require additional work.”
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April 9, 2024 EU leaders want to make food security top priority for 2024-2029 strategic agenda
EU leaders are expected to put food security at the heart of the bloc’s agricultural policy for the next five years, according to a leaked draft of the EU’s Strategic Agenda seen by Euractiv.
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March 13, 2024 EU leaders to call on Commission to ensure fair competition for farmers
As the Commission prepares to unveil a package to cut red tape for farmers on Friday (15 March), EU leaders meeting at the European Council next week will urge the EU executive and agriculture ministers to act “without delay” on multiple fronts, such as trade and food chain, according to draft conclusions seen by Euractiv.
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December 18, 2023 EU leaders set for February summit on special budget, Ukraine support
EU leaders are expected to convene for an emergency summit on 1 February to have another go at agreeing on the bloc’s budget and financial aid to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel announced on Monday (18 December). The announcement comes after a regular EU summit last week failed to produce a decision on the […]
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December 16, 2023 EU leaders fail to sharpen stance on Israel-Hamas war
EU leaders failed to sharpen their position on the Israel-Hamas war and escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza on Friday (15 December), despite several member states advocating for a ceasefire.
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November 26, 2023 Trudeau, EU leaders talk Ukraine and climate at Canada summit
The leaders of Canada and the European Union reiterated on Friday (24 November) strong support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, while pledging to deepen coordination on climate efforts.
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October 26, 2023 EU leaders to call for Gaza humanitarian corridors to get aid in
EU leaders are poised to call for humanitarian corridors in Gaza and for pauses in bombardments into and out of the enclave to enable access for aid, after days of wrangling that highlighted divisions within the bloc over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
