EU side had initially wanted Gulf partners to sign up to stronger language on Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

EU leaders are also expected to discuss the EU's €35 billion loan to Ukraine and "winterisation efforts".

The company will also facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to conflict zones.

The decision to bar Israeli firms is the latest incident in a row fuelled by the Macron government's unease over Israel's conduct in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

After Duda’s speech, PiS lawmakers said “Tusk has his own coalition.”

The decision comes after the ICJ raised concerns over genocide in Gaza.

The varying transposition laws and timelines mean harmonisation is still a long way off.

He also condemned attacks in Lebanon and the injuring of blue helmets.

Spain should move at the same pace as Europe, Gamarra said.

Meloni called it a courageous approach that embodies EU spirit.

Pojar said Israel is not targeting civilians on purpose.

Lebanese officials denounced the incident, which also wounded more than 50 people in Nabatieh, a provincial capital, saying it was proof that Israel's campaign against the Hezbollah armed group was now shifting to target the Lebanese state.

Unofficially, Bulgaria admits Greece receives more water from the Arda and Mesta rivers than agreed.

Join host Giada Santana and senior editor Sarantis Michalopoulos as they dive into the heated discussion on return hubs, bilateral agreements, and the policies that could redefine the future of EU migration.

Leaders of the EU’s member states will debate new ways of tackling illegal immigration at a closed-door summit, but EU diplomats doubt they’ll agree much.

Prague proposes to revise incentives to encourage pharmaceutical companies to produce within the EU.

Slovak MP Peter Kotlár has submitted a pandemic review report, which the government is expected to discuss. Kotlár's report features controversial claims which have sparked a backlash from doctors, scientists, the opposition, and some government members.

Belgian university hospitals UZ Leuven and KU Leuven are investing €14 million in a new facility for the production of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). It's expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

The WHO finally managed to deliver supplies and fuel to the Kamal Adwan and al-Sahaba hospitals, after nine attempts last week.

Zelenskyy said he would travel to Brussels on Thursday to present his plan to European leaders.