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1. The Brussels Times Local government·The Brussels TimesBE·39 min agoSource paywall Resort city declines beach concession bid involving councillor
2. Lifestyle · Belgium·Irish ExaminerIE·49 min agoSource paywall Restaurant review: I dined where EU big-wigs were staying this week — here's how I rated the foodAccording to one source, there has been noticeable grumbling about the quality of food at our EU presidency…
3. Politics · Ukraine·France 24FR·1 hr ago 'Big development' in peace talks as Ukraine says Europe to join Russia negotiationsUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday Europe would join the next round of… 5 sources · France 24, Euronews, RTHK, Economic Times +1
4. AI · Ukraine·Politico EuropeBE·1 hr ago EU deal on Ukraine talks overshadows AI-focused summit in DublinEU leaders have agreed that the E5 format — Germany, France, U.K, Italy and Poland — plus the…
5. European Commission·EuractivBE·1 hr agoSource paywall Von der Leyen will present ‘ambitious proposal’ to fund tech sovereigntyPitch to come at next meeting of EU leaders…
6. EU institutions · Ukraine·EUobserverBE·1 hr agoSource paywall EU leaders hand Ukraine peace talks to France, Germany, UK, Italy, Poland plus Brussels – instead of a single envoyAs EU leaders began debating who speaks for Europe in Ukraine peace talks, a senior diplomat said sending…
7. Politics · Ukraine·EuractivBE·1 hr agoSource paywall Europe agrees who will represent it in Russia peace talksDecision is a victory for Giorgia Meloni, who demanded clarity on who speaks for Europe…
8. The Brussels Times Elections & polls · Belgium·The Brussels TimesBE·2 hr agoSource paywall Flemish province gets its first Socialist governor
9. Politico Europe AI · United States·Politico EuropeBE·3 hr ago Microsoft outage renews European calls to detox from US techLawmakers across Europe call for action to reduce reliance on a handful of foreign tech companies. 2 sources · Politico Europe, Euractiv
10. Sci & Tech · Ireland·The HinduIN·4 hr agoSource paywall Microsoft outage hits businesses worldwide; India feels impactDisruption to Microsoft’s cloud-based email service affects business operations and airline customer support in India; public services in…
11. Politico Europe Politics · Germany·Politico EuropeBE·4 hr ago EU countries to announce deportation hub deal with RwandaAustria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands aim to make the centers operational as of next year.
12. European Parliament·EUobserverBE·5 hr agoSource paywall ‘Very overdue’ – MEPs welcome proxy voting for pregnant members and new mothersAn overwhelming majority in the European Parliament agreed MEPs can delegate their vote to another member in the…
13. Politics · Ukraine·EUobserverBE·5 hr agoSource paywall [Interview] ‘Do not be afraid, be prepared’: Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal on how to defend Europe from RussiaEstonian prime minister Kristen Michal lays out how to build up Europe's defences. He also urges the use…
14. Politico Europe UK Government·Politico EuropeBE·5 hr ago Whitehall to increase face-to-face job interviews after surge in AI applicationsIn the most extreme cases, civil service leaders suspect that entire applications — including interviewees on a video…
15. Sport · South Africa·IOLZA·7 hr ago Glenwood appoints former Samoa international Belgium Tuatagaloa as 1st XV coachGlenwood High School has promoted Belgium Tuatagaloa from defence coach to 1st XV head coach for the 2027…
16. Reuters Conflict · Iran·ReutersGB·8 hr agoSource paywall Belgian ministers at odds over Iran's alleged role in refrigerator cyberattacks
17. China News Service (ECNS) Conflict · China·China News Service (ECNS)CNState media·7 hr ago China points to problems with Belgium-Chile joint candidature to host UN marine biodiversity secretariat
18. Entertainment · Belgium·The GuardianGB·12 hr ago ‘Would you breastfeed your own father?’ The goofy, spiky world of art-pop duo Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis PupulAfter wittily blending pop and politics on their debut, the Belgians are now processing their personal lives. We…
19. Microsoft · Ireland·France 24FR·10 hr ago Major Microsoft Outlook outage disrupts services in 74 countriesMicrosoft services including Outlook, Teams and Copilot suffered a worldwide outage on Thursday, disrupting access for tens of… 2 sources · France 24, Extra.ie
20. The Brussels Times Business·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU clears steel merger, citing limited economic impact across Europe
21. The Brussels Times Lifestyle·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU grants protected status to unique cheeses, chicory, and blood-based delicacy
22. European Council · Dublin·Limerick LeaderIE·11 hr ago EU leaders to meet in Dublin amid prospect of Europe joining Ukraine peace talksThe informal meeting of the European Council comes a day after the Irish capital hosted the European Political… 4 sources · Limerick Leader, Evening Standard, The Guardian, Belfast Telegraph
23. The Brussels Times Sci & Tech · Poland·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall Poland’s revised 2030 energy plan targets EU goals, but challenges remain
24. The Brussels Times Sci & Tech·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU launches global climate-health research alliance, first steps set for 2027
25. The Brussels Times Sci & Tech·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU reveals €25b energy initiative for Mediterranean at COP31 summit
26. The Brussels Times Sci & Tech·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU touts climate gains but faces scrutiny at pivotal COP31 Antalya talks
27. The Brussels Times Business·The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU strikes deal to streamline fisheries data rules after decades of complexity
28. The Brussels Times The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU strikes carbon deal giving energy-intensive sectors millions in free allowances
29. The Brussels Times The Brussels TimesBE·3 hr agoSource paywall EU Parliament pushes global fossil fuel phase-out at pivotal climate summit
30. Politics·EuractivBE·3 hr agoSource paywall Editors’ Choice: Ultimatum or compromise?The Friday edition of our PM newsletter looks at the week that was in European politics and policy…

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