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Last update: 10 hours agoUkraine EU Path: Germany’s Merz is pushing a fast-track “associate member” model for Ukraine—letting Kyiv take part in EU summits and ministerial meetings without votes, plus a political commitment to apply the EU mutual assistance clause as a security backstop. EU Sanctions Pressure: Brussels faces fresh calls to finally table the promised legal bill banning Russian oil imports, as some G7 partners waver and Russia’s oil revenues stay resilient. Middle East Fallout: Italy summoned Israel’s ambassador over the Gaza-bound flotilla incident, demanding the release and return of detained Italians; other European governments are also condemning the treatment of detainees. Crypto & Finance: The Commission has opened a consultation on whether MiCA still fits the market; meanwhile, Qivalis says its euro stablecoin consortium has expanded to 37 lenders. Markets & Defence: NATO chief Rutte says US troop withdrawals won’t weaken defences, while European stocks rose as oil and yields eased. Sports: Aston Villa ended their trophy drought with Europa League glory under Unai Emery.
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