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Four EU countries push to reopen frozen Russian assets debate
The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden want the bloc to revisit using immobilised Russian central-bank assets to provide more support for Ukraine.
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Security
Pentagon tells NATO allies it wants a more European-led defence of the continent
US officials used talks in Brussels to press allies for greater responsibility as Washington reviews troop deployments and its long-term posture in Europe.
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Diplomacy
Russia expels Romanian diplomat in latest tit-for-tat move
Moscow declared a Romanian embassy diplomat persona non grata in response to an earlier expulsion by Bucharest.
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Sports
UEFA pauses FIFA boycott threat but keeps pressure on governance reform
European football’s governing body said it received assurances on a controversial commercial project while continuing to demand broader institutional reforms.
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Energy
Eni shares fall again as Italy debates an energy windfall tax
Investors are weighing the possibility of a new levy on energy companies as Rome looks for ways to cushion consumers from elevated fuel costs.
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Defence
Italy requests €8 billion from EU SAFE defence fund
Rome formally sought access to the bloc’s joint borrowing programme as it balances new defence commitments with domestic concerns over energy costs.
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Security
French security chief warns of evolving threats after Leipzig drone incident
France is reassessing risks to defence, energy and communications infrastructure as European authorities confront a wider range of hybrid threats.
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Markets
European shares stay muted as investors assess energy and inflation risks
The STOXX 600 traded close to flat as investors balanced easing oil prices, persistent inflation concerns and mixed moves across banks, technology and healthcare.
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Politics
Sweden’s governing bloc narrows polling gap before September election
The centre-left opposition remains ahead, but the governing right-wing coalition has gained ground as voters focus on living costs, crime, immigration and security.
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Ukraine
EU approves another €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defence
The European Commission approved fresh financing for air defence, missiles, ammunition and radar procurement as Russian attacks continue.
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