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In Barcelona, about 2,000 demonstrators waved Spanish and Ceuta flags at a rally supporting Spain’s territorial integrity, under the slogan “Catalonia with Ceuta, one Spain”. Meanwhile, Vox leader Santiago Abascal travelled to Ceuta, where he laid a wreath in honour of those who died for Spain. He had chosen to mark Spain’s National Day in the North African enclave rather than attend the military parade in Madrid. His visit came amid renewed focus on migration and Ceuta’s disputed status: Morocco claims sovereignty over the Spanish-administered territory. More than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July;…

“And this is why we will introduce ‘Only Once’, to report data only once – and with the help of AI the administration will ensure efficient use,” she said. The speech marks the first time von der Leyen has explicitly pitched using AI specifically to reduce businesses’ administrative workload. The “only once” principle itself is not new. The Commission already included it in its EU Inc. proposal presented in March 2026, which aims to create a harmonized corporate framework allowing companies to establish and operate businesses more easily across the bloc. Under the EU Inc. proposal, companies could submit information…

Europe is once again trying to save face after US President Donald Trump blindsided the continent by striking a tailored deal with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to release thousands of tonnes of diesel that had until now been sanctioned. The news alarmed Ukraine and its European allies, who have long been wary of Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy and his understanding of what a just and lasting peace means. Tensions between the two sides of the Atlantic have never fully receded since February last year, when Trump unexpectedly called Putin and launched negotiations to end the war without consulting any European…

Ten presidents gathered in Avaza on Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast on Thursday and Friday for three simultaneous summits on regional security, economic integration, and a rapidly shrinking sea that leaders warned has become as much an economic crisis as an environmental one. The gatherings — the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, the CIS Council of Heads of State and the first Caspian Ecological Forum — brought together leaders of post-Soviet states as the region marks 35 years of independence. Azerbaijan attended the Central Asian consultative meeting as a full member for the first time, having…

Asked whether the plan factored in a scenario where the U.S. was engaged elsewhere, Grynkewich said: “It absolutely does account for that, and in fact, it must.” Under Trump, the U.S. has sought to refocus its military on other priorities such as the Indo-Pacific, homeland security and the Western Hemisphere. U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in Warsaw on Monday that Europe only ranks fourth among Washington’s strategic concerns. The Pentagon has already cut its contributions to NATO crisis forces and is set to unveil a review of U.S. forces in Europe by the end of the year. “No…

Published on 12/10/2026 – 18:30 GMT+2 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK’s relationship with Brussels needs to change as he spoke to parliament ahead of next month’s UK-EU summit. Burnham told MPs that “sticking with the current status quo is not good enough for Britain” and that a conversation over future relations must be had “if we are serious about promoting growth, controlling immigration, upholding our values and security.” “Worse, it would be a major dereliction of duty” for the government to “turn away” from exploring options for a closer relationship with the European Union, he continued, adding…

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António Costa, president of the European Council, confirmed the summit would take place on Nov. 20. “The European Union and the United Kingdom are like-minded partners, united by common values and shared interests,” he said in a statement. “Our security and prosperity are closely intertwined, making a strong partnership between us essential. By deepening our cooperation, we can strengthen our ability to address the challenges of our time, strengthen our resilience and promote stability in Europe and beyond.” This is a developing story. Click here for updates.

EU foreign ministers agreed on Monday to set up a new civilian and military mission in Lebanon to strengthen the country’s security forces, as the United Nations prepares to end its long-running peacekeeping operation there. The mission, which could deploy within months, will focus on border and maritime security, counter-drone operations and training Lebanese security forces. Its precise mandate, staffing and command structure have yet to be finalised. Unlike the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), whose mandate expires at the end of 2026, the EU mission will not be deployed in the south, where Israel is continuing its…

Opposition leaders and journalists accused Indian police of heavy-handed tactics during weekend demonstrations, as authorities locked down New Delhi on Monday ahead of a fresh rally against the election chief. Authorities deployed thousands of personnel across the centre of the capital for a third straight day, erecting heavy metal barricades and closing key metro stations before a march called by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission of India, which oversees…