China’s restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond. The issue is poised to come up during a summit of leaders on Thursday, even if no specific item is foreseen on the agenda. “It’s an important topic…

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides speaks about his vision for the future of his country, the European Union and peace in Gaza. Cyprus is ready to resume talks about a reunification of the island immediately, eight years after the last round of UN-backed negotiations collapsed in Switzerland in 2017. “I’m ready…

EU leaders will commit to addressing Ukraine’s pressing financial needs for 2026-2027, a draft text to be approved at a European Council summit in Brussels. A source told the news agency that the draft had been backed by Belgium, which holds Russian frozen assets that had been planned to be…

Spain is to deploy fighter jets to Poland in November to bolster NATO’s eastern flank following a series of Russian airspace violations, reported on Thursday that the contribution will include Eurofighter jets and an A400M transport aircraft previously stationed in Lithuania.  The move, which will make Madrid one of the…

Addressing the Chamber of Representatives, he described the ongoing negotiations as “complex and far-reaching,” emphasising that “what Europe demands of us will be the bare minimum.” While Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) attended a European summit, Van Peteghem faced scrutiny from MPs regarding the stalled discussions. He noted that…