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Israeli president Isaac Herzog said he looked forward to working together to bringing home hostages taken by Hamas

Leaders strike deal at a summit where Antonio Costa was also named as the next head of the European Council.

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will be holding key positions at the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service in the wake of the EU Parliament elections

Ukrainian president signs military agreement with EU and says ‘fulfilment of every promise’ of support is important

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a long-term security agreement to be inked between Kyiv and the European Union on Thursday would advance "peace and prosperity" across the continent.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni abstains on von der Leyen and votes against Kallas and Costa

EU leaders met in Brussels without reaching a final agreement on candidates for the bloc's top positions. However, several leaders praised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's record, indicating she is on track to secure their endorsement for a second term at a summit later this month.

European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss – over an informal dinner – how to distribute the European Union's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.

European Council president says evening was ‘good occasion to exchange views’ with further talks to come

Macron’s move to call snap elections also seen as helping commission president’s bid for second term