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EU leaders convene high-stakes summit with Ukraine reparations loan on agenda

EU leaders convene high-stakes summit with Ukraine reparations loan on agenda

Leaders expected to hold strategic discussions on Ukraine, next multiannual budget, enlargement, bloc’s geo-economic situation

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German chancellor vows ‘to support Ukraine as long as possible’
17.12.2025

German chancellor vows ‘to support Ukraine as long as possible’

Europe's security ‘inextricably’ linked to fate and security of Ukraine, Merz tells parliament in Berlin

UK police to arrest protesters chanting ‘globalize intifada’
17.12.2025

UK police to arrest protesters chanting ‘globalize intifada’

London’s Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police say 'words have meaning and consequence' as officers are briefed to take action at future protests

Italy’s premier says EU signing trade deal with South American bloc would be 'premature'
17.12.2025

Italy’s premier says EU signing trade deal with South American bloc would be 'premature'

Rome seeks safeguards protecting European farmers should be finalized before agreement with Mercosur can be signed

EU expands carbon border tax to include auto parts, drawing trade partners' criticism
17.12.2025

EU expands carbon border tax to include auto parts, drawing trade partners' criticism

Expansion supported by European manufacturers is criticized as potential trade barrier by US and China

UK threatens court action against Russian businessman Abramovich over Chelsea sale
17.12.2025

UK threatens court action against Russian businessman Abramovich over Chelsea sale

'The clock is ticking, honor the commitment that you made, and pay up now. And if you don't, we're prepared to go to court,' says Premier Starmer