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He has “unique credibility” in international circles, a European diplomat said, citing Powell’s well-documented background in international conflict resolution, after playing a crucial role in securing peace in Northern Ireland as ex-PM Blair’s chief of staff. “His deep personal networks equip him with credibility that resonates globally,” the European diplomat said. They pointed to the direct line Powell has to Washington, including links with Trump’s National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, in Kyiv. Powell draws on his personal network. “There are various examples of when there have been attempts through official channels…
“I am very pessimistic that Czechia will keep its place on the world stage in terms of support to Ukraine, because he’s [Babiš] is criticizing the ammunition initiative,” said the foreign minister. He’s saying that he will not provide any new money for Ukraine,” he added. He went on: “It’s difficult to say what will be the final platform of the new government, but I’m afraid that it will destroy our international reputation because of anti-Ukrainian statements.” Babiš’s populist style of politics has won him comparisons to U.S. President Donald Trump. His ally, Orbán, has often touted his special ties…
The European Parliament rejected a bill on Wednesday to simplify rules for European businesses on sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations. The vote comes amid mounting pressure from some EU member states to pass the bill and from the US and Qatar to scale back the EU’s due diligence law contained in it, which in their view risks disrupting liquefied natural gas trade with Europe. What is the law about The EU’s due diligence law (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive) was adopted in May 2024 and requires companies to check their supply chains for questionable environmental and labour practices. Companies…
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Top generals and politicians from EU and NATO countries have warned that Moscow could attack the alliance in the coming years, with timelines varying from 2027 to 2030. Last week, the European Commission presented a roadmap to help capitals prepare for war by 2030. Traditionally, French military officers have been more reluctant than some of their European counterparts to provide timelines and speak openly about a Russian attack on NATO. In more recent months, however, the French rhetoric on Moscow has become starker, with President Emmanuel Macron saying that Europe is “in a confrontation with Russia.” “To assume that the…
17:42 GMT+2 Here we go again! Hello and welcome to Euronews’ live blog for the leaders’ summit that will take place in Brussels on Thursday.Our crack team of reporters will bring you the latest on the wide-ranging discussions that will cover support for Ukraine, European defence, competitiveness, the Middle East, migration and even, for the first time ever, housing. Here’s the provisional schedule:08:30 Arrivals and doorsteps10:00 Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament 11:00 European Council working session – morning13:30 European Council working lunch15:00 European Council working session – afternoon20:00 Euro Summit working dinnerEuropean Council chief Antonio Costa wants this summit to be a…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory. The court, based in The Hague, was asked last year by the UN General Assembly to determine Israel’s legal obligations after the country effectively banned the agency, the main provider of aid to the enclave, from operating there. Israel “is under the obligation to agree to and facilitate relief schemes provided by the United Nations and its entities, including UNRWA,” said ICJ President Yuji Iwasawa. The advisory opinion from the World Court…
Several ministers and deputy ministers have resigned over their alleged involvement in the scandal. The EU has already fined Athens €400 million after finding evidence of systemic failings in the handling of farm subsidies from 2016 through to 2023. Greece also risks losing its EU farm subsidies unless it provides an improved action plan on how it will stop funds being siphoned off into corruption. The original deadline was Oct. 2, but this has now been pushed back to Nov. 4. “The Commission is awaiting the submission of the revised action plan and in the meantime, it continues to be in contact with the Greek…
The 27 leaders of the European Union are gearing up for a high-voltage summit in Brussels with a packed agenda devoted to Ukraine, climate targets and China, all of which could lead to fraught negotiations and delicate compromises in the room. The all-day meeting on Thursday will also address defence readiness, competitiveness, the Middle East, irregular migration and, for the first time, the housing crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the gathering in person to plead for political backing for his strategy and fresh assistance for his armed forces, which is running dangerously low after US President Donald Trump…
By Galiya Khassenkhanova Published on 22/10/2025 – 18:34 GMT+2 Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev and his Kazakhstan counterpart president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed 15 agreements covering energy, transport, industry and artificial intelligence, during Aliyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan. The visit marks the 20th anniversary of the Treaty on Strategic Partnership and Allied Relations between the two countries, and it signals a major economic offensive for the two countries together with their neighbours within the Organisation of Turkic states. The so-called Middle Corridor, which connects Europe and Asia, including China, through Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, is a strategic connectivity project for the region and globally,…