Šefčovič’s portfolio may signal a shift towards economic security, but the EU should not lose sight of the bigger picture. Focusing solely on protection and security without nurturing opportunities for market openness and partnerships could be a dangerous path.

Military support to Kyiv and strengthening Ukraine's battered energy sector are among the topics on the table as leaders from the EU's 27 nations meet in Brussels on Thursday (17 October).

The Israeli military has in recent weeks carried out strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs without advance warnings, or issued a warning for one area while striking more broadly.

White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said the involvement of North Korean troops in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the North Korea-Russia defense relationship.

A common concern for both sides was Iran cooperating with Russia, Di Maio said.

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During the meeting of the Nuclear Alliance 10 countries called on the EU to no longer 'discriminate' against nuclear power in existing or future European texts or funds.

Capping product prices will not destabilise the market, he said.

Lufthansa prohibited 128 Jewish passengers, nearly all of whom wore garments generally worn by Orthodox Jewish men, from boarding a connecting flight in Germany on the basis of alleged misbehavior by some of them.

There are no hydrogen storage, transport, or production facilities available, the expert said.

The decision to appoint a new ambassador was subject to much debate

Four out of six Gulf countries - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain - will be represented at leaders' level.

Suspending asylum rights could violate the Geneva Convention, it is argued.

"Our votes for Sanchez cannot be taken for granted," Borras said.

NATO's newest member is looking to increase its spending.

Germany hopes to find 'rational solutions' with Bulgaria's new government.

Interconnectors are crucial to the functioning of the energy market, they say.

"Bulgaria is the key to stopping Russian Gas."

Switzerland wants a so-called safeguard clause on suspending free movement of people with the EU in certain circumstances.

The government says the new state-run centres will make it easier to track down asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected.