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German chancellor Friedrich Merz is conditioning his approval of the EU’s 2028-2034 budget on all member states committing to financial support for Ukraine starting in 2027 and beyond. This is reported by FT.

The defense of Ukraine is the defense of Europe.
November 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Switzerland has decided to join the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus. The country's Federal Council announced this in a declaration.

www.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Ks...
November 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Inside the EU’s battle to bar Russian war veterans from Europe
November 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Her name lives on through the EU's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, supporting researchers across Europe and beyond.

👏 Here's to Marie and the next generation of scientific pioneers!
November 7, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Inside the EU’s battle to bar Russian war veterans from Europe
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/H1eA
November 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Trump administration wanted the EU’s methane rules gone. Internal documents show how the commission tried, and failed, to hold the line.
[Investigation] How the EU’s methane rules came undone, and ended up giving Trump exactly what he wanted
The Trump administration wanted the EU’s methane rules gone. Internal documents show how the commission tried, and failed, to hold the line.
euobserver.com
November 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Oil. In July 2026 the EU’s 21st sanctions package banned transactions with Kulevi, Georgia’s only refinery, for processing Russian crude. Six months to change supplier. Georgia’s foreign ministry expressed regret. At the sanctions, not the crude.
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EU's 21st sanctions package targets Kulevi oil terminal and cryptocurrency platforms in Georgia
The Kulevi refinery had previously been considered for inclusion in the EU's 20th sanctions package, but was ultimately removed from the list
jam-news.net
November 7, 2026 at 6:54 PM
EU's Brexit negotiator 'welcomes' Burnham's call for closer relations
EU's Brexit negotiator 'welcomes' Burnham's call for closer relations
A UK-EU summit is set for later this month, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for closer relations with the bloc.
news.sky.com
November 5, 2026 at 4:52 AM
The EU's farthest point from the sea is near Trebišov, Slovakia

#30DayMapChallenge Day 7: 10-minute map
November 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
In addition, Europe is still struggling to replace US capabilities in the fields of intelligence and satellite communications.

In particular, the European analogue of Starlink is still waiting for licensing approvals, and the EU's space assets are not enough to fully cover Ukraine's needs.
November 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Two major cyberattacks on European supermarkets in a matter of weeks have exposed the vulnerability of the EU’s critical infrastructure.

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November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Enlargement has been the EU’s most successful foreign policy.
It is also a direct investment in Europe's security.

Every round of enlargement has strengthened our continent.

Today's geopolitical reality makes the next one more urgent.
November 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
⚡️ EU disburses over 4 billion euros in budget support to Ukraine.

The EU's Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis described the payment as "an investment in Ukraine’s recovery, security and prosperity, and in its future as a member of the European Union."
EU disburses over 4 billion euros in budget support to Ukraine
The EU's Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis described the payment as "an investment in Ukraine’s recovery, security and prosperity, and in its future as a member of the European Union."
kyivindependent.com
November 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Germany issues ultimatum to secure Ukraine funding ft.trib.al/YGQZsTC
Germany issues ultimatum to secure Ukraine funding
Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to withhold agreement on EU’s next budget unless bloc can unanimously agree on additional financial support for Kyiv
ft.trib.al
November 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
❗️So far, all the pressure has been on Ukraine, — Kaja Kallas

“And this is wrong, because there is one aggressor and one victim, and in fact, to stop the war, the pressure must be on the aggressor,” added the EU’s chief diplomat.
November 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
As Russia continues its relentless attacks, Ukraine is about to start its fifth wartime winter.

And as efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine continue, so too does the EU’s unwavering support.

Today we are disbursing a €4.36 bn package for Ukraine.
November 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
EU's Pierrakakis: Digital Euro talks entering final stage
November 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Putin Has No Veto Over 🇪🇺European Security, EU’s Kallas Says

🇷🇺 🤡 #Putin has no right to veto decisions on European security, & any agreement concerning Europe’s security architecture reached without 🇪🇺European participation will not work in practice, #EU foreign policy chief Kallas has said
📭: UATV
November 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The far-right French leader wants to dismantle, or at the very least drastically reduce, the EU’s diplomatic arm if she wins the 2027 presidential election, according to four National Rally officials. (POLITICO) #VichyFrance
Marine Le Pen is coming after Kaja Kallas
The EU’s diplomatic chief has clashed with Ursula von der Leyen and now the French presidential frontrunner is joining in.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
❗️EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated at the Council of the Baltic Sea States summit that Russian losses in killed and seriously wounded on the front in Ukraine in October set a new record and reached about 54,000. “This is a colossal figure,
November 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Nandy is utterly hopeless but this is not a news story on any sane planet

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 FT: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU’s 2028–2034 budget unless all member states agree to help finance Ukraine in 2027 and beyond.

Kyiv faces a €70bn funding gap next year, with the EU pledging to cover about €45bn.
November 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM