State of the Union

Canada could become 'first associate member' of EU, bloc's chief says

State of the Union

Von der Leyen proposes European Security Council with Ukraine, UK, Norway and Canada. Follow live.

State of the Union

EU opens door to Canada as 'first-ever associate member', von der Leyen announces. Live blog.

State of the Union

'Massive risks': Von der Leyen calls for pacing the development of frontier AI models. Follow live.

State of the Union

'There can be no repeat of this summer': Von der Leyen proposes European Heatwave Plan. Follow live.

State of the Union

Ursula von der Leyen begins her State of the Union speech quoting Charles Dickens. Follow live.

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UK inflation jumps to 3.1% as energy costs soar

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