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Macron in the middle? French president in China amid superpower showdown

The French president has landed in Beijing for his first post-Covid visit. Emmanuel Macron is accompanied by the European Commission president, who last week went on the offensive over unfair trade practices and Chinese backing of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Will Ursula von der Leyen speak for other recent EU…

France 24

Why Macron and Von der Leyen face a tough trip to China – even if they are all smiles on the surface

The differing styles of the French president and the European Commission president may help create a united front over Ukraine, but Xi Jinping holds plenty of cards, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Polish agriculture minister resigns amid anger over Ukrainian grain imports

Polish Agriculture Minister Henryk Kowalczyk resigned from his post on Wednesday amid rising anger among farmers over the impact of Ukrainian grain imports on prices.

Reuters

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On China visit, Macron attempts diplomatic balancing act on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit in a bid to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will the latest European leaders to visit China be able to manage the fine balance…

France 24

Ursula von der Leyen: EU’s ‘general’ nears endgame of turbulent first term

European Commission president is praised for work ethic and response to Covid and Ukraine war, but some see her as aloof

The Guardian - UK

Ahead of Xi meeting, Macron warns against shunning China

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must resist reducing trade and diplomatic ties with China as he began a state visit on Wednesday, seeking to refute any sense there was an "inescapable spiral" of tension between Beijing and the West.

Reuters

French and European leaders visit China, the 'systemic rival'

French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for a four-day visit, hoping to dissuade Beijing from directly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The French leader won't want to alienate a crucial trade and geopolitical player. Macron is accompanied by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

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Anger as Tories look to get back into EU scheme after Scotland 'hammered'

SCOTTISH universities and researchers have been "hammered" by the UK's exit from the EU's Horizon scheme, the SNP have said, as a Tory…

The National (Scotland)

EU's von der Leyen to visit China April 5-7

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday, a trip that immediately follows her comments that the bloc's relations with Beijing had become strained.

Reuters

Von der Leyen, Macron to Meet in Paris ahead of China Trip

Asharq Al-Awsat

Von der Leyen, Macron to meet in Paris ahead of China trip

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch on Monday, said the commission, as the two prepare for a joint trip to China later in the week.

Reuters

Philippine leader cheers European move as 50,000 seafarers' jobs protected

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognising certificates issued by his country for Filipino seafarers, saying it averted job losses for roughly 50,000 sailors.

Bangkok Post

Philippine leader cheers EC move as job losses for 50,000 seafarers averted

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognising certificates issued by his country for Filipino seafarers, saying it averted job losses for roughly 50,000 sailors.

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen is in the running to be new NATO head -The Sun

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in the running to be the new head of NATO, The Sun newspaper reported on Friday, citing a diplomatic source.

Reuters

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China envoy warns EU of ‘peril’ from following US on trade curbs

Ambassador to bloc urges resistance to ‘unwarranted’ pressure and says Beijing will not be ‘trampled’

Radio France Internationale

EU members agree to nearly double renewable energy by 2030

The European Union reached a deal Thursday to almost double the share of renewables in the 27-nation bloc's energy consumption by 2030. The aim is to achieve carbon neutrality and to stop Russian fossil fuels imports.

The Independent UK

EU chief urges caution in tech trade with China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for its own security and military purposes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beijing's Role in Ukraine Conflict to 'Determine EU-China Relations'

China must play a part in pressing for a “just peace” in Ukraine and its role in the conflict will be vital in shaping relations with the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. “Any peace plan which would in effect consolidate Russian annexations is…

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Reuters

EU must cut risks in ties with 'hardening' China - EU chief

A hardening of China's position from an era of reform and opening to one of security and control requires Europe to "de-risk" diplomatically and economically, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

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Von Der Leyen To Lay Out EU’s Position on China

Ahead of her first official visit to Beijing, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses Europe’s fraught relationship with China.

The Independent UK

Should U.S. airlines pay passengers for delays like the EU?

The Flight Compensation Regulation in the European Union requires airlines to compensate passengers an amount from 250 to 600 euros for cancellations or delays of at least two hours

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain Firefighters Working to Control Blaze that Has Destroyed 4,000 Hectares

Firefighters said on Saturday they had stopped Spain's first major wildfire of the year from spreading further through the eastern Valencia region, where it destroyed more than 4,000 hectares (9,884 acres) of forest and forced 1,500 residents to abandon their homes. An unusually dry winter across parts of southern Europe…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU's Borrell: Russia-China Partnership Has Limits

China's partnership with Russia has limits, despite rhetoric to the contrary, and Europe should welcome any attempts by Beijing to distance itself from Moscow's war in Ukraine, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday. Borrell's remarks followed a summit this week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…

Reuters

First major fire of year destroys 3,000 hectares in Spain

Spain's first major wildfire of the year raged in the eastern Valencia region on Friday, destroying more than 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) of forest and forcing 1,500 residents to abandon their homes, authorities said.

The Guardian - UK

Brexit: UK and EU formally agree Windsor framework for Northern Ireland – as it happened

UK foreign secretary and European Commission vice-president pledge to work ‘intensively and faithfully’ to implement deal

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