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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the Russian deployment of the “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile in Kyiv, following Moscow’s acknowledgment of a retaliatory launch. The missile’s use has drawn sharp condemnation from European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, who denounced the escalation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Ukraine’s demand for full EU membership, countering German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal for “associate membership” during accession talks. Zelenskyy emphasised Ukraine’s vital role in defending Europe and urged swift progress in its membership negotiations.
Mohamed Bakkali, involved in the November 2015 Paris attacks, has received approval for temporary prison leaves, igniting backlash in Belgium and France. Sentenced to 30 years in France and another 25 in Belgium, his potential parole raises concerns among victims’ advocates and lawmakers regarding justice.
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Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece have formed a coalition to establish deportation centres outside Europe. This initiative, discussed at a Brussels meeting, aims to manage rejected asylum seekers awaiting repatriation.
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Today, approximately 800 US-made missiles have been deployed in the Middle East over the last three days. The utilisation rate surpasses that of Ukrainian forces during the preceding four winter months.
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The European Commission has unveiled its intergenerational fairness strategy this morning. This initiative aims to ensure today’s policies enhance future opportunities for young Europeans and addresses long-term consequences of decision-making.
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This morning, European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib affirmed the European Commission’s commitment to address tensions in the Middle East and enhance repatriation efforts for stranded Europeans. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated for this purpose.
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Energy ministers from six EU nations express concern this morning over potential changes to market rules. They claim such changes could undermine investments in clean power and threaten the future of the bloc’s carbon market.
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Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have heightened security measures this morning due to concerns over potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors.
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