EU leaders

Lib Dems urge PM Andy Burnham to lobby EU leaders to suspend the new entry-exit system (EES), which they describe as 'bungled, malfunctioning'. Over 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to travel abroad during the peak weekend, with most heading to Europe.

EU leaders will hold their first dedicated meeting on AI in October 2024, recognizing the technology's impact on national security and geopolitical influence. The meeting addresses Europe's push to reduce technological dependence on the US, despite the US Secretary of State downplaying concerns about a 'kill switch' over AI.

EU leaders have congratulated Andy Burnham after he vowed to continue moving Brexit Britain back towards Brussels. The focus is on his commitment to realigning Brexit Britain with EU interests.

The European Green Party is urging an emergency EU leaders’ summit to address a record-breaking heat wave in Western Europe, which it links to climate change and weakened climate policies. The Greens argue the crisis demands urgent action to strengthen the European Green Deal and protect public health.

EU leaders are negotiating the bloc's next seven-year budget as the European Commission proposes a two-trillion-euro spending plan. Frugal countries oppose the proposal's high cost, while France advocates for increased spending to boost EU independence in technology and defense. The Commission suggests developing its own resources to bridge the divide.

EU leaders signed a joint statement supporting Ukraine, following a similar G7 initiative. A majority of EU member states advocate for using offshore deportation hubs for individuals without legal residence rights, with examples like the Italy-Albania cooperation already in place.

EU leaders agreed to strengthen trade defenses against a surge of Chinese exports, citing threats to European industry and a 360 billion euro trade deficit. The decision maintains a commitment to 'constructive dialogue' with Beijing despite concerns over EU dependence on China.

EU leaders requested the European Commission to develop new trade defense tools against China's economic influence, with Germany supporting a stronger stance. The Commission will assess existing tools and propose measures, as China's subsidies and low-priced goods threaten EU businesses.

Belgian PM Bart De Wever criticizes EU leaders for being afraid of China and warns that economic imbalance requires a proper strategy rather than numerous new initiatives ahead of an EU summit.

EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus as the foreign minister urges European countries to increase strategic involvement in the Middle East and seek an end to the Iran war. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook discusses the implications on a weekend news segment.