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European Commission president unblocked €10bn to secure Budapest’s backing for Ukraine aid
Officials say new route for humanitarian aid would help tackle famine but is no substitute for trucks
Ursula von der Leyen backs policy to force asylum seekers to settle outside bloc
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European Commission head outlines plans for joint weapons procurement for Kyiv
Western leaders pledge to support Kyiv on second anniversary of Russia’s invasion as doubts over US aid mount
Ursula von der Leyen says Warsaw made ‘decisive’ steps to restore rule of law
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European Commission president to pledge to boost defence spending, business competitiveness and green policies
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Brussels must fortify sector for a ‘rougher world’, commission president warns in interview with FT
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European parliament threatens legal action over Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to unfreeze €10bn for Budapest
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European Commission president accused of sacrificing animal to placate powerful farming lobby
Xi Jinping holds ‘candid’ talks with heads of European Commission and EU Council in Beijing
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European commission president backs country’s EU membership ambition during visit to Kyiv
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