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EU leaders' summit on budget and China trade
EU leaders opened their Brussels summit divided over the 2028-34 budget and backed a trade 'kill switch' against hostile rivals such as China; Beijing warned of a firm response. Von der Leyen says the Commission will propose curbs on more Chinese imports, Czech PM Babis rejects guaranteeing Ukraine borrowing, and Zelensky asked for another €70bn for 2027, though Slovakia and Hungary say they will not join it.
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The Kyiv IndependentSat 17 Oct · 08:47 UTC
Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says Zelensky asked EU leaders for an…
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Saturday 17 October
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Fico: Slovakia, Hungary won't join €70bn Ukraine package
Slovak PM Robert Fico said Slovakia and Hungary will not take part in the additional €70bn EU package Zelensky requested to cover Ukraine's defence and resilience needs in 2027.
BrusselsBE
1 sourceThe Kyiv Independent
The Kyiv IndependentRSSSat 17 Oct, 08:47
Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional 70 billion euros to help cover Ukraine's defense and "resilience" needs in 2027, as Kyiv grapples with a budget shortfall amid escalating Russian atta
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Friday 16 October
7 developments20:25 UTC
Zelensky asks EU for extra €70bn for 2027
Zelensky asked European leaders in Brussels for an additional €70bn to fund the war next year as ties with Trump worsened after the US diesel deal with Russia.
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1 sourceFrance 24
France 24RSSFri 16 Oct, 20:25
Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President D
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18:05 UTC
Von der Leyen: EU to propose curbs on more Chinese imports
The Commission will propose import curbs going beyond the safeguard measures agreed with Beijing to halve Chinese hybrid car shipments, she said.
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1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 18:05
EU to propose import curbs on other Chinese sectors, says EU chief The European Commission will propose curbs on imports from China going beyond the safeguard measures it agreed with Beijing to halve inbound shipments of Chinese hybrid cars, European Commission President Ursul
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13:45 UTC
China warns EU of tough response to trade pressure
China's commerce ministry told Brussels not to underestimate Beijing's resolve as the EU prepares new trade restrictions. The sides earlier agreed to cap Chinese hybrid car imports at 350,000 a year.
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramFri 16 Oct, 13:45RU
⚡️Китай пригрозил Евросоюзу жёстким ответом на торговое давление, — Bloomberg. В Минторге КНР заявили, что Брюсселю не стоит недооценивать решимость и возможности Пекина защищать свои интересы. Предупреждение прозвучало на фоне подготовки ЕС к новым торговым ограничениям, в
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13:31 UTC
De Wever warns €90bn for Ukraine will soon run out
Belgium's PM urged EU states to decide whether to keep funding Kyiv, as Babis said Trump's Russia deal leaves Europe sidelined.
BrusselsBE
1 sourceMash
MashTelegramFri 16 Oct, 13:31RU
Премьер Чехии обвинил Трампа в предательстве Европы из-за сделки с Россией — собрали главное с саммита ЕС, который проходит на фоне конфликта американской администрации с Зеленским. — Андрей Бабиш, премьер-министр Чешской республики посетовал, что нужно добиваться мира, но пока
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09:00 UTC
EU leaders back trade 'kill switch' against China
Leaders supported developing a tool to shut out Chinese goods and asked the Commission for a proposal by year-end, as the EU-China trade deficit hit a record.
BrusselsBE
1 sourceSouth China Morning Post
South China Morning PostRSSFri 16 Oct, 09:00
EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDP European Union leaders supported creating a tool to potentially shut out Chinese goods as a growing flood of low-cost imports pushed the bilateral trade deficit to a record. Officials could start work on develo
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08:25 UTC
Babis rejects EU-guaranteed Ukraine loan
Czech PM Andrej Babis said he dislikes the 100 billion euros for Ukraine in the EU budget, saying it should be borrowed, and that Czechia will not guarantee an EU loan. He also said Trump 'set Europe up' with the Russian diesel deal.
BrusselsBE
2 sourcesThe Kyiv Independent, Топор Live
The Kyiv IndependentRSSFri 16 Oct, 08:25
Czech Prime Minister Babis rails against EU budget support for Ukraine "I don't like that there are 100 billion euros ($112 billion) from the European budget for Ukraine, that this money should be borrowed," said Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
The original postТопор LiveTelegramFri 16 Oct, 10:26RU
⚡️Чехия не будет гарантировать кредит ЕС для Украины, — премьер страны Бабиш. «Мне не нравится, что в европейском бюджете [заложены] 100 млрд евро для Украины. Эти деньги должны были бы быть [предоставлены] в долг», - сказал он. Также Бабиш заявил, что Трамп «подставил Евр
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00:30 UTC
EU preparing tool to shut single market to hostile rivals
Bloomberg, citing sources, says the new trade power would completely cut off market access if a rival such as China attacks the EU's economy, as part of a push to cut the China deficit.
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 00:30
The European Union is preparing a trade deterrence tool that would completely shut off access to the bloc’s massive single market if a rival, such as China, attacks the EU’s economy, according to people familiar with the plans. The European Union is preparing to create new trade
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Thursday 15 October
6 developments16:41 UTC
Von der Leyen proposes safeguards on Chinese chemicals and machinery
Leaders identified chemicals and industrial machinery as priority sectors to shield from cheap Chinese imports, with possible quotas and tariffs.
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1 sourceSouth China Morning Post
South China Morning PostRSSThu 15 Oct, 16:41
Chinese chemicals and machinery in EU crosshairs as leaders back more trade curbs Chemicals and industrial machinery were identified as the top priority industries the EU needs to shield against Chinese imports during a meeting between the EU’s top leaders in Brussels on Thursda
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12:50 UTC
EU leaders clash over long-term budget at Brussels summit
Leaders locked horns over the bloc's next long-term budget as talks began, with pressure to settle before high-stakes elections next year, most crucially in France.
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1 sourceAFP
AFPXThu 15 Oct, 12:50
🇪🇺 💶 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 EU leaders locked horns on Thursday over the bloc's next long-term budget as they kicked off talks in Brussels under pressure to seal a deal before several high-stakes elections next year, most crucially in France ➡️
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12:17 UTC
Latvia's PM urges EU ban on Russian grain transit via Baltics
Latvian PM Kulbergs asked the EU to bar Russian grain transit through the Baltic states, saying Russia profits while Ukraine loses revenue, and said Europe can afford more aid for Ukraine.
BrusselsBE
2 sourcesSuspilne, Топор Live
SuspilneTelegramThu 15 Oct, 12:17RU
🇱🇻 Прем’єр Латвії Кулбергс [закликав]( ЄС заборонити транзит російського зерна через країни Балтії. За його словами, РФ заробляє на цих перевезеннях, тоді як Україна че
The original postТопор LiveTelegramThu 15 Oct, 12:54RU
⚡️Один европеец может выпить на одну кружку пива меньше в год ради поддержки Украины, — премьер-министр Латвии Кулбергс. 👉 [Топор Live. Подписаться](
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07:45 UTC
Sweden to reject Irish presidency's EU budget proposal
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden will reject the proposal for the 2028-2034 budget plan.
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1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyThu 15 Oct, 07:45
Sweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday the Nordic country will reject the Irish EU presidency proposal for the European Commission's budget plan for the period 2028 to 2034.
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06:33 UTC
EU leaders convene in Brussels for budget and China summit
Leaders gathered for a two-day summit on surging Chinese exports, energy prices and the 2028-2034 budget, amid divisions and fears of eurosceptic gains in upcoming elections.
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4 sourcesFrance 24, Reuters, DW
France 24RSSThu 15 Oct, 01:59
EU leaders head for showdown over bloc budget EU leaders on Thursday are racing to reach a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas, amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France, could strengthen euros
The original postReutersBlueskyThu 15 Oct, 04:20
EU leaders to tackle China exports, energy prices, budget at summit European Union leaders convene in Brussels on Thursday for a packed summit to debate how best to curb surging exports from China blamed by industry groups for factory closures, how to cope with high energy pri
The original postReutersBlueskyThu 15 Oct, 06:33
LIVE: EU leaders arrive for a two-day summit in Brussels YouTube video by Reuters
The original postDWRSSThu 15 Oct, 06:43
EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget EU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China. But they will also be looking to further agreement on the next EU budget ahead of some major elections next year.
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06:03 UTC
EU leaders head into summit clash over 2028-34 budget
Leaders are divided over spending, revenue and priorities, with no immediate deal in sight; the budget also covers help for Kyiv.
BrusselsBE
4 sourcesFrance 24, AFP
France 24RSSThu 15 Oct, 06:03
EU leaders head into high-stakes budget battle as elections loom EU leaders head to a summit on Thursday seeking a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France,
The original postFrance 24RSSThu 15 Oct, 10:09
EU leaders head for showdown over bloc long-term budget EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest clash yet over the bloc's next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year's French presidential election. The 27-nation European Union wants an agreement
The original postAFPXThu 15 Oct, 10:10
🇪🇺 EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest clash yet over the bloc's next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year's French presidential election. ➡️
The original postFrance 24RSSThu 15 Oct, 10:11
EU leaders to clash over long-term budget, Ukraine support European Union leaders will clash on Thursday over the size of bloc's next long-term budget, its sources of revenue and spending priorities, with no immediate deal in sight. The budget also covers help for Kyiv. Ukrai
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Sat 17 Oct · 08:47 · The Kyiv Independent
Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says Zelensky asked EU leaders for an…
Fico: Slovakia, Hungary won't join €70bn Ukraine packageFri 16 Oct · 18:05 · Reuters
EU to propose import curbs on other Chinese sectors, says EU chief The European Commission will propose curbs on…
Von der Leyen: EU to propose curbs on more Chinese importsFri 16 Oct · 00:30 · Bloomberg
The European Union is preparing a trade deterrence tool that would completely shut off access to the bloc’s massive…
EU preparing tool to shut single market to hostile rivalsThu 15 Oct · 07:45 · Reuters
Sweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said…
Sweden to reject Irish presidency's EU budget proposalThu 15 Oct · 06:33 · Reuters
LIVE: EU leaders arrive for a two-day summit in Brussels YouTube video by Reuters
EU leaders convene in Brussels for budget and China summitThu 15 Oct · 04:20 · Reuters
EU leaders to tackle China exports, energy prices, budget at summit European Union leaders convene in Brussels on…
EU leaders convene in Brussels for budget and China summit