President Metsola led MEPs in a minute of silence to honor the victims of the recent floods in Spain, expressing Europe’s shock and mourning. Changes to the agenda included removing certain items and adding discussions on the floods in Spain, Georgia’s democratic crisis, and violence at a football match. Two legislative files were added for urgent procedure on Thursday, with the sitting extended to 22:00, and corrigenda procedures were outlined for approval unless requested otherwise.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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