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EU leaders rally behind Romania amid political turmoil as competitiveness and enlargement dominate Brussels summit

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  1. EU ministers focus on Ukraine recovery and defense cooperation at Luxembourg meeting

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  4. EU far-right surges as Estonia resists tax hikes, Poland passes windfall tax

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  5. EU shifts stance: Brussels moves to curb Chinese exports with new tariffs

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  6. EU leaders accelerate defence projects amid Ukraine accession talks and transatlantic tensions

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EU ministers focus on Ukraine recovery and defense cooperation at Luxembourg meeting

6 days ago

Cyprus hands EU presidency to Ireland as OLAF cooperation deal signed

7 days ago

EU accelerates defence push with biometric screening and shared checks as bloc finalises security compact

8 days ago
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EU far-right surges as Estonia resists tax hikes, Poland passes windfall tax

14 days ago

EU shifts stance: Brussels moves to curb Chinese exports with new tariffs

14 days ago

EU leaders accelerate defence projects amid Ukraine accession talks and transatlantic tensions

14 days ago

EU divisions stall Ukraines EU bid as Hungary slows accession talks

14 days ago

EU leaders split on Russia talks as Ukraines EU accession stalls

15 days ago

EU delays trade confrontation with China, prioritizes dialogue over tariffs

15 days ago

EU prepares tariffs as China floods Europe with cheap cement

15 days ago

EU leaders rally behind Romania amid political turmoil as competitiveness and enlargement dominate Brussels summit

Current story

Zelenskyy secures EU talks on accelerating Ukraines accession amid war

15 days ago
revised 2×

Zelenskyy secures EU talks on accelerating Ukraines accession amid war

15 days ago
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EU and NATO leaders unite to confront Ukraine war, China tensions and 2 trillion budget battle

16 days ago

EU accelerates accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova as reforms stall in Balkans

16 days ago

EU sets July 2026 UK summit to reset post-Brexit ties amid mobility disputes

17 days ago
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EU automakers push 'Made in Europe' plan as climate policies face rollback

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Ukraine and Moldova launch EU accession talks as Carney and Martin deepen ties ahead of Irish presidency

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Modi's Bratislava visit strengthens India-Slovakia ties amid Europe pivot

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European Investment Bank approves 7.9 billion to boost green transition and global partnerships

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The European Union’s two-day summit in Brussels opened Thursday with a sharp focus on competitiveness, enlargement, and geopolitical tensions, as leaders gathered amid signs of shifting alliances and fresh diplomatic maneuvering. The gathering, which runs through Friday, is dominated by debates over the bloc’s economic future, Ukraine’s accession prospects, and a hardening stance toward China, with Hungary’s political transition casting a long shadow over the proceedings.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met Thursday with Romania’s interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, delivering a signal of support amid domestic political turmoil in Bucharest . The encounter underscores Brussels’ concern over Romania’s ongoing instability, which has intensified in recent weeks as political factions clash over governance and reform. Metsola’s engagement follows her earlier discussions with Hungary’s new premier, Péter Magyar, where the two explored the possibility of the EU dropping its rule-of-law disciplinary procedure against Budapest—a move that could reshape the bloc’s internal dynamics .

The summit’s formal agenda centers on the “One Europe, One Market” competitiveness roadmap, a flagship initiative aimed at revitalizing the EU’s economic position . In a joint review released Wednesday, EU institutions confirmed “a solid start” to the plan, reaffirming their commitment to its timely delivery . Leaders are also reviewing progress on a broader economic action plan, with competitiveness framed as a top priority for the bloc’s future.

Geopolitical flashpoints loom large. Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to push for a robust EU response to alleged Israeli human rights violations in Gaza, while diplomats warn that the bloc must adopt a firmer stance toward China, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suggesting Beijing could become a strategic ally . Meanwhile, Ukraine’s accession prospects remain a live issue, with European Council President Charles Michel emphasizing the need for “courage” in enlargement decisions .

The summit’s backdrop is Hungary’s political upheaval. Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, long a disruptive force in EU decision-making, has been sidelined following the election of Péter Magyar, whose government is now engaging constructively with Brussels . Orbán, however, has sought to regroup with far-right allies outside the formal summit, signaling that ideological fault lines within the EU are far from resolved .

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