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EU Commission proposes common ethics body for all EU officials in wake of corruption scandal

The European Union’s executive is proposing to create an ethics body that would set up common rules of conduct for the bloc’s institutions

The Independent UK

Ryanair cancels 400 flights with passengers stranded across Europe amid French strikes

Passengers claimed they were left waiting for hours at airports, including Paris and Malaga, without being offered a hot meal, only crisps and fizzy drinks

Daily Mirror

Ryanair cancel 400 flights after French air traffic controllers go on strike

Airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary says walkouts unfairly disrupting overflights

Evening Standard

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EU chief von der Leyen says she isn't interested in the top job at NATO

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says she has no interest in becoming the new leader of NATO as the trans-Atlantic military alliance seeks a successor to Jens Stoltenberg

The Independent UK

Ryanair call on EU Commission President to intervene over repeated French air traffic control strikes

The budget airline said there have been 58 days of protests so far this year which is 11 times more than in 2022.

Irish Mirror

World leaders express grief at deaths in Odisha train crash

Leaders from across the world, including President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, expressed condolences for the triple train crash that occurred in Odisha in which over 260 people were killed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Moldova, Zelenskiy presses NATO bid, seeks interim guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and urged the alliance to provide security guarantees if membership was not possible for now.

Reuters

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Moldova to press for accelerated EU membership process at leaders’ summit

Meeting in Chișinău is opportunity to show country is ‘fit for EU membership’, foreign minister says

The Guardian - UK

Moldova says Europe summit signals unity in face of Russia's war

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Wednesday a summit of European leaders hosted by her country this week would send an unwavering message of peace and condemnation of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

Reuters

We won't work with far-right 'extremists', EPP chief Manfred Weber says

Talking Europe interviews the boss of the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People's Party. Manfred Weber is a veteran of the EU assembly, having first been elected nearly twenty years ago, and he is an important player in German politics, in the conservative Christian…

France 24

South Korea, EU agree to boost security ties amid Ukraine, North Korea tension

South Korea and the European Union agreed on Monday to step up cooperation on security amid tension over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and North Korean nuclear threats.

Reuters

G7 members should not compete against each other on renewables - von der Leyen

The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations should work together to access technology and secure sources of critical minerals for a green transition, creating additional manufacturing capacity rather than competition, a top European diplomat said on Friday.

Reuters

G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak pleads for EU help in stopping migrant boats crossing the Channel

The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen agreed to bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration across the Strait of Dover - the world's busiest shipping lane

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Rishi Sunak to plead with Europe in desperate attempt to make Rwanda flights happen

The PM is set to meet the head of the European Court of Human Rights, Siofra O'Leary in a desperate bid to get the deportation flights - branded a "gimmick" by critics - in the air

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen steps up calls for tribunal for Russia’s ‘crime of aggression’

Speaking before Council of Europe summit, European Commission president says ‘accountability for Russia’ will be big topic

Reuters

EU exec backs Kyiv peace plan as China starts 'political settlement' tour

The European Union's chief executive said on Monday that Kyiv's own peace plan should serve as the starting point for any efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, in comments timed to coincide with the start of China's "political settlement" tour of Europe.

The Guardian - UK

MEPs fear EU ethics body will fall short of Von der Leyen’s promises

Commission president had pledged independent body but critics say proposals will not fix self-policing by institutions

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No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

European Union states were holding a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting trade restrictions.

The Independent UK

EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv as Russia marks war anniversary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a deeply symbolic visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War Two Victory Day.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief celebrates Europe Day in Kyiv, as Zelensky vows to destroy 'evil'

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv this Tuesday to mark Europe Day with Ukraine's President Volodymir Zelensky. Moscow – for its part – will host a military parade to celebrate Soviet Victory Day.

The Guardian - UK

EU ambassadors set out hopes for post-Brexit relations with Britain

Representatives of 27 member states mark Europe Day by calling for further strengthening of trust rebuilt by Windsor framework

The Independent UK

EU's von der Leyen to visit Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day

The European Union’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to Kyiv on Tuesday to mark Europe Day together with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy

ABC News

Australia-UK free trade agreement to take effect within weeks, relaxing visa rules and scrapping tariffs

A historic free trade agreement between Australia and the UK is set to be in place by the end of the month, following years of negotiations.

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