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Millions could still spend night in the dark as Spain and Portugal work to restore power

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

Euronews

EU-UK security deal will not be tied to fishing rights, both sides insist

European Commission ‘has not set preconditions’ before summit where partnership for €150bn defence procurement is expected to be forged

The Guardian - UK

'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack

The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, EU foreign ministers said.

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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Euronews

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.

Euronews

EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states

The leaders of the European Union and five countries of Central Asia are holding their first summit to discuss ways to boost trade and other ties

The Independent UK

EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit

Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

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EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June

The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Euronews

EU must be 'firm but smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs, says António Costa

A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," António Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Euronews

Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership

The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.

Euronews

If we give up on territorial integrity we open a Pandora's box, Costa warns amid Greenland tensions

"The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle," the European Council president said on Tuesday.

Euronews

Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit

After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine.

Euronews

Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote

MPs debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid ‘volatile’ global economy

Exclusive: union umbrella body calls for new cooperation agreement ahead of Keir Starmer’s reset talks with Brussels

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‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen proposal as French president calls Vladimir Putin ‘an imperialist who seeks to rewrite history’

Radio France Internationale

EU summit aims for united front on Ukraine as US support wavers

European Union leaders are to convene in Brussels for a summit to address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, aimed at consolidating a European stance in the wake of diminishing US support under President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - AU

Foreign leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark anniversary of war as Zelenskyy hails ‘three years of resistance’ – Ukraine war live

Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in Kyiv

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US tussles with Kyiv over UN vote on third anniversary of invasion

The Trump administration is urging countries to back its rival resolution and vote against Ukraine’s. What we know on day 1,097

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The Conversation

Europe left scrambling in face of wavering US security guarantees

European leaders are scrambling to respond to what looks like the end of reliable US protection of the continent. It is unclear what the “main European countries” (which includes the UK) might be able to agree at a hastily convened meeting in Paris on Monday February 17. But individual countries,…

The Conversation

Keir Starmer takes first steps in UK-EU ‘reset’ – can he get the deal he wants?

It is not unusual for international leaders to be invited to meet with EU heads of state or government at the fringes of the European Council meetings. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has regularly been invited to address the EU leaders. And while Donald Trump was never invited during his first…

The Guardian - UK

Fishing rights will not derail EU-UK security pact, says European Council president

With member states keen to link quotas to any deal, António Costa says defence and fisheries ‘are different things’

The Conversation

Ukraine: prospects for peace are slim unless Europe grips the reality of Trump’s world

When EU leaders gathered for their first ever meeting solely dedicated to defence issues on February 3, in Brussels, the war in Ukraine was uppermost on their minds. Yet, three weeks before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine is only the tip of an iceberg of security challenges…

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer to discuss European defence with all 27 EU leaders

Possible security pact overshadowed by need to settle EU-UK dispute over fishing rights

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes

Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070

The Guardian - UK

Clouds on horizon as EU members meet to discuss relationship with UK

Brief talks on 'mutually beneficial’ relations will look at security and defence, but even modest ambitions will be difficult to agree

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