EU-Taliban Brussels Talks Spark Backlash From Afghan Women
Closed-door meetings in Brussels have drawn fierce criticism from Afghan women and rights groups who fear the encounter normalises the regime.
Eleanor Hartley 5 min read
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Brexit anniversary revives debate over a faster UK route back to the EU
A decade on from the referendum, a former EU negotiator suggested Britain could rejoin on a short timeline if it chose to, while stressing that core EU rules would apply.
Eleanor Hartley 5 min read
Britain and EU set 22 July date for second summit as Starmer pushes 'reset' deeper
Sir Keir Starmer has agreed with European Council President Antonio Costa to hold a second UK-EU summit in Brussels on 22 July, with a youth mobility scheme expected to be among the headline outcomes.
Marcus Halloran 8 min read
EU leaders gather in Brussels for summit on Ukraine accession and 2028-34 budget
European Council President Antonio Costa has set a packed agenda for the 18-19 June summit, with the opening of accession chapters for Ukraine and Moldova, the next long-term budget and the Middle East all on the table.
Daniel Voss 7 min read