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Iceland is moving forward with a referendum to open EU membership negotiations, amidst setbacks faced by European Trumpist parties.

Iceland has decided to hold a referendum regarding the potential resumption of EU accession negotiations, a move welcomed by the European Commission.

The European Commission is set to temporarily implement the Mercosur agreement with South American countries after years of negotiations, although it faces controversy within the EU.

The West appears to need Putin's permission to take military action in Ukraine, reflecting a paradox in the Geneva negotiations.

Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, becoming the first countries in the bloc to do so after 25 years of negotiations.

An agreement aimed at removing border checks between Gibraltar and Spain following years of negotiations is slated to be signed next month.

Iceland is preparing to vote on whether to resume its EU membership negotiations, which were halted in 2013.

Russia announced retaliatory measures after the European Commission decided to limit its diplomatic representation in Brussels, deeming the EU unworthy of participating in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Lithuanian Defense Minister evaluates the country's defense policy while police begin inquiries into an incident at a school in Alytus, amid extended EU sanctions against Belarus, US-Ukrainian negotiations in Geneva, and North Korea's favorable stance towards the US.

EU trade expert Bernd Lange expresses concerns about ongoing uncertainties in tariff negotiations with the US, advocating for renegotiation from the EU's perspective.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the commitment to tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations with the EU.

Iceland plans to hold a referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations within the next few months, according to Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced plans for a referendum on renewing EU membership negotiations amid rising public interest due to living costs and the war in Ukraine.

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on whether to initiate European Union membership negotiations, as confirmed by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, has announced plans for a referendum on EU negotiations to be held in the coming months.

Iceland's government plans to hold a referendum within the next few months regarding the resumption of EU accession negotiations.

Ukraine has directly urged China to play a significant role in peace negotiations amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine is progressing towards EU membership despite political hurdles, with key negotiations underway in several clusters.

Ukraine is progressing towards EU membership despite political challenges, with significant negotiations currently underway in three key areas.

Concerns exist within the EU about the risks of pressuring Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amidst critical negotiations regarding a loan to Ukraine and the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka as the chief negotiator for Ukraine's negotiations on joining the European Union.

An expert suggests that President Trump's tariff negotiations may provide the EU with leverage in trade discussions.

Former Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir suggests that Iceland's relationship with the EU can be enhanced without pursuing full membership and warns against a simplistic yes/no approach in the upcoming referendum on EU membership negotiations.

Ukrainian President Zelensky demands a specific date for Ukraine's EU membership in peace negotiations, emphasizing the impact on security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe's future security architecture.

Sweden's EU minister Jessica Rosencrantz is engaged in negotiations to prevent a proposed 60% increase in the country's EU fees as part of the discussions on the bloc's next long-term budget.

The article discusses Iceland's potential reinstatement of EU accession negotiations amidst complex geopolitical conditions influenced by the U.S. under Donald Trump.

There is currently no confirmed date for the national referendum regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, despite speculation of it occurring this summer.

Iceland may hold a referendum in August regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, moving the date up from a previously promised 2027 vote.

Iceland may hold a referendum as early as August regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, contrary to earlier expectations of next year.

A national referendum on Iceland's EU negotiation talks might occur as early as August, driven by increasing support for EU expansion amid international shifts.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declared certain tariffs illegal, prompting an immediate cessation of their collection, which is affecting negotiations on trade agreements with the EU.

Iceland is likely to restart its EU membership negotiations soon, with a referendum possibly taking place as early as August 2023.

The Estonian Foreign Minister asserts that Putin is manipulating peace negotiations to influence the West.

Nine EU member states have warned Brussels against a proposal to create 2,500 new jobs as part of the new budget negotiations.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has outlined a list of essential demands that the EU should present to Russia as conditions for a peace agreement.

In an interview, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas stresses the need for Europe to become a more confident player in negotiations regarding peace in Ukraine, asserting that Moscow should acknowledge Europe, rather than the USA, as the main negotiating partner.

The European Union aims to initiate membership negotiations with Ukraine promptly, as stated by European Council President Antoniu Košta.

U. Von der Leyen is set to visit Greenland amid increasing tensions involving the U.S. president over the island's status.

European officials express urgency in starting EU membership negotiations with Ukraine, amidst skepticism about a 2027 accession date.

The European Union is keen to begin formal negotiations regarding Ukraine's EU membership, although no specific timeline has been committed.

Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief foreign affairs representative, outlined potential demands from the EU that Russia would need to agree to in peace negotiations with Ukraine.

Ukrainian politician and diplomat Roman Bessmertnõi stated that EU countries are indispensable in the negotiation process to end the war in Ukraine.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker urges the EU to engage in direct negotiations with Russia to find a resolution to the Ukraine conflict.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that Russia's real advantage lies in negotiations rather than military success, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by Moscow.

The EU's foreign minister emphasized Europe's potential role in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine amid ongoing discussions on support for the country at the Munich Security Conference.

The article discusses the proposal for the European Union to appoint a special representative for negotiations with Russia regarding the conditions to end the war in Ukraine, questioning the implications of such a move.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius expressed that it is realistic to establish a specific date for Ukraine's EU accession, although it would require thorough negotiations and preparatory work.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demands a specific date for Ukraine's EU membership as part of negotiations to end the war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to the European Union's initiative to discuss potential concessions from Russia in peace negotiations to end the war against Ukraine.

The EU's top diplomat announced that two training sites for Ukrainian troops have been identified in Ukraine as part of the bloc's security guarantees during future peace negotiations.