Washington has sided with Elon Musk's X in arguing that the European Union overstepped when it fined the platform €120 million under the bloc's Digital Services Act.
Belgium's migration minister said the EU needs a more capable Frontex and faster returns of irregular migrants to control illegal migration.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc has approved €6.6 billion for Ukraine, with €900 million earmarked for the EU's military assistance mission.
The EU Council has approved a payment package worth almost €3 billion for Ukraine, including close to €800 million disbursed for the first time from the Ukraine Support Loan.
A new IPPR analysis finds the UK is forgoing billions in EU exports each year due to the absence of a mutual recognition agreement on product testing standards, costing an estimated 0.18% of national income.
Nikolay Novik says European refineries' historic focus on gasoline over diesel left the bloc reliant on imports now under restriction.
RSPP head Alexander Shokhin says he expects continued attempts to use Russian assets, according to TASS.
Concerns over Russian activity, US rhetoric on Greenland, and competition for critical raw materials are elevating the Arctic on the European Union's policy agenda, according to Deutsche Welle.
The bloc reiterated that voting for Russia's State Duma does not apply on Ukrainian soil, according to Ukrinform.
The bloc said it will never recognize votes conducted in occupied areas, according to Anadolu Agency.
TASS reported that Russian official Rodion Miroshnik alleged the European Union is sponsoring a deliberate humanitarian crisis in parts of Ukraine and Russia's Belgorod region.
Rafael Moreno, whose company has opened a demonstration plant in Brazil, said the market is 'nervous' ahead of the leaders' meeting, the Guardian reported.
A Finnish lawmaker alleges the European Union overlooks Ukrainian strikes on nuclear facilities while continuing military aid to Kyiv.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out Australia joining the EU while defending his government's immigration stance against One Nation's proposals.
The Australian prime minister said the country's strategic focus remains in the Asia-Pacific region rather than European integration.
The funds are designated for defense priorities including missiles and drones, according to Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi.
The 27 EU member states have not reached consensus on extending sanctions against Russia, with further talks scheduled for Monday before measures expire Tuesday night.
The European Commission is releasing €3.3 billion in funding for Ukraine to purchase weapons including drones and missiles as part of a broader €90 billion loan support program.
European Commission president announces funding release scheduled for Friday following discussion with Ukrainian leader.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced plans for a "unique security and economic alliance" with Europe at an investment summit, signaling reduced reliance on U.S. trade.