UK sanctions Slavneft as it says all 10 top Russian oil producers are now targeted
The 12 November package includes Slavneft, shadow fleet vessels, coal companies and Rosneft’s Vostok Oil project, as EU sanctions plans remain under development.
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Ireland to coordinate EU negotiations at COP31 as climate finance takes focus
As COP31 opens in Antalya, Ireland will lead the EU’s negotiating effort alongside the European Commission, with its climate minister stressing trust and delivery of promised...
Meloni asks EU leaders to agree who speaks for Europe on Ukraine
In a letter to António Costa, Italy’s prime minister urged leaders to coordinate diplomacy ahead of their November 13 Dublin meeting, arguing that overlapping initiatives...
Zelenskyy hopes US midterm results bring more support for Ukraine
Ukraine’s president said Democratic gains in Congress could help Kyiv, while European officials also urged continued US support and pressure on Russia.
EU energy ministers to discuss winter supply as gas costs rise
Ministers are due to discuss energy security and electricity bills before winter, as wholesale gas prices briefly reach €100 per megawatt-hour.
European gas benchmark crosses €100 as winter supply concerns grow
The Dutch TTF contract reached €100 per megawatt-hour for the first time since 2022. Businesses face quicker cost pressure than households on retail contracts.
EU-Canada summit draft drops ‘associate member’ language ahead of Montreal meeting
A draft declaration seen by Reuters and POLITICO replaces the proposed status with a pledge to define closer ties by the 2027 summit. The text still needs approval.
World
EU proposes wider Frontex powers for returns outside the bloc
The European Commission wants Frontex to help carry out returns between non-EU countries and build a larger deployable force, while narrowing its internal rights watchdog’s role.
Merz warns against decoupling from China in Singapore lecture
The German chancellor urged Europe to strengthen its competitiveness while maintaining dialogue with Beijing amid trade and security tensions.
Burnham says UK would not return to EU free movement without a referendum
The prime minister answered a question about a possible return to free movement, while Downing Street clarified that he is proposing no particular option.
IllustrationBurnham calls for public debate on possible return to EU free movement
The prime minister says migration patterns have changed since Brexit, but Labour’s election pledges rule out a return to free movement under its current policy.
Meta delays commercial terms to November 20 after publisher objections
Meta has pushed back the start of its updated commercial terms by three weeks while it addresses objections from publishers and advertisers over possible use of their content...
Alice Weidel presents AfD plan to shift EU powers to national governments
The AfD co-leader set out three principles for reform at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The party’s proposals would reshape EU institutions and decision-making.
IllustrationEPP vice-chair urges new EU revenue sources as budget cuts are proposed
Siegfried Mureșan says levies linked to cryptocurrency transactions and online gambling could help fund the EU’s next seven-year budget as Ireland proposes cuts.
IllustrationEU plans to press Canada and UK for more Ukraine funding at upcoming summits
Brussels wants partners to contribute more toward Ukraine’s financing needs, according to POLITICO. Officials have not set out a specific request or proposed a formal bargain.
Kaja Kallas seeks time for EU response to US sanctions on ICC
The EU’s top diplomat said the bloc would examine its legal options and pursue dialogue as lawmakers pressed for quicker action to protect the court.
World
EU Arctic strategy proposes wider monitoring of Russian shadow fleet
The Commission's new Arctic strategy calls for more maritime monitoring and infrastructure protection, but member states have yet to settle how a proposed security hub would work.
Politics
AfD’s Alice Weidel to present plan to cut EU powers and institutions
The German party’s proposals would replace direct European Parliament elections, reduce the Commission’s role and seek a referendum on EU membership if reforms fail.