World Nov 19 EU rolls out plan to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Nov 16 Finland’s president warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine, urges Europe to hold its nerve A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. By Emma Burrows, Associated Press
World Nov 15 Syrians and EU officials hold rare open meeting in Damascus Saturday's meetings came nearly a year after the fall of the 54-year Assad family rule in Syria in a stunning offensive by insurgent groups in early December. By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
World Nov 07 EU tightens visa restrictions on Russian nationals over Ukraine war, potential security risks The European Union on Friday made it harder for Russian citizens to enter Europe’s ID-check free travel area due to Russia's continued war on Ukraine, increasing acts of sabotage blamed on Moscow and the potential misuse of visas. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Nov 07 EU vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia, confirms all 24 crew on board are safe A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Nov 05 EU agrees on new emissions targets ahead of COP30 climate summit in Brazil By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Environmentalists criticized the deal for provisions that will allow the EU to buy carbon credits from less-developed countries, effectively outsourcing the bloc's obligations. Continue reading
Oct 23 President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country’s airspace By Associated Press Russian military planes briefly violated Lithuania’s airspace Thursday evening, the Lithuanian president said, condemning what he called a blatant breach of the territorial integrity of his European Union and NATO-member country. Continue reading
Oct 22 The EU and Egypt’s first-ever summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 21 Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace By Associated Press Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands. Continue reading
Oct 09 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives two more no confidence votes By Associated Press The European Union’s top official comfortably survived on Thursday two more votes of no confidence, as an overwhelming number of EU lawmakers rejected censure motions against her. Continue reading