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Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like?

For a Palestinian state to be internationally recognised and built, Israel’s current government would need to halt its relentless opposition to Palestinian statehood and Israel’s main ally, the United States, would need to agree on a two-state solution, which it no longer does.

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EU will propose tariffs on Russian oil amid growing pressure from Trump

Putting tariffs on Russian oil will make it increasingly expensive for Hungary and Slovakia to maintain their energy ties with Moscow.

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Spanish defence minister's plane hit by GPS 'disturbance' over Russian enclave

Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles was on the military jet, which reported GPS interference while flying over the Russian Kaliningrad enclave.

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Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?

The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among  EU member states.

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To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the EU

Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this also makes enacting sanctions against countries like Russia or Israel harder to approve.

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Ukraine war briefing: Drones blast Russia’s Saratov refinery for second time in a week

Ukrainian leadership continues to talk up recapture of territory in counteroffensive; EU moves to phase out Russian gas faster. What we know on day 1,305

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'EU tolerates two types of Jews: Those willing to undermine Israel and dead Jews,' minister says

More than 100 European rabbis sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week, warning her that since the Hamas-led 7 October attack against Israel, Europe was encountering "visceral antisemitic hate"

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EU chief urges bloc members to sanction Russia's LNG exports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should slap new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and major energy companies over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU targets Russian LNG, banks, crypto and 'shadow fleet' in new round of sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy.

Euronews

Estonia requests Nato article 4 consultation after ‘unacceptable’ violation of its airspace by Russian MiG-31s – as it happened

Nato condemns ‘reckless Russian behaviour’ after its jets intercept three MiG-31 fighters over Estonian airspace

The Guardian - UK

EU competes with Russia and China to court closer ties with India

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has renewed calls for a comprehensive trade agreement with India, signalling that the EU aims to finalise the deal before the end of the year.

Radio France Internationale

EU says India’s ties to Russia major stumbling block in free trade agreement talks

Brussels says New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and participation in Russian military exercises ‘stand in the way of closer ties’

The Independent UK

EU Proposes Action On Israel Trade And Ministers Over Gaza

The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action yet over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking adoption.

International Business Times

EU moves to sanction Israel over Gaza, West Bank humanitarian crisis

Commission proposes package of sanctions that were trailed by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg last week.

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France proposes ceiling on value of UK components in €150bn EU defence fund

Negotiations soon to begin on UK’s entry to Safe scheme, which it hopes will secure bigger role for its defence firms

International Business Times

EU Business Lobby Head Says China Rare Earths Snag Persists

European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv to receive first Patriot and HIMARS missiles under Europe-funded weapons scheme

Nato official says weapons 'already flowing' under new PURL initiative

International Business Times

Europe Slow To Match Economic Rivals US, China: Draghi

The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.

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Why the European Union won't hit China with the 100% tariffs that Trump wants

Donald Trump's request for 100% tariffs on China is unlikely to gather the necessary support among European Union countries.

International Business Times

Europe Stumped By Trump Demands Over Russia Sanctions

US President Donald Trump has demanded that allies stop buying Russian oil before he moves on punishing Moscow, and told them to hit China with tariffs.

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Emissions targets deferred, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the future of the EU: in search of a braver, bolder vision for a new era

Editorial: The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is right about the challenges Brussels faces. Far more ambition is required if they are to be met

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Brussels, my love? Von der Leyen vouches to 'fight for Europe'

In this edition of our weekly European politics show, we pick apart the Commission Presidents' State of the EU speech, her strong words against Israel and the future of Moldova.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s cruel summer: Ursula von der Leyen faces an EU under pressure

European Commission president addresses a parliament reeling from Trump trade deal and escalations in Ukraine and Gaza

The Independent UK

GPS jamming, spy assassinations and drone incursions: Russia’s ever-growing attempts to destabilise Nato

IN DEPTH: Moscow’s breach of Russian airspace has left the military alliance on high alert. Experts tell Steffie Banatvala that it is the latest in a series of incidents that are testing the West’s resolve

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