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If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.

Source : © European Union, 2019 - EP

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.

Source : © European Union, 2019 - EP

Find key figures about the EU’s trade with the world in our infographic: exports, imports, number of related jobs in the EU and more.

Source : © European Union, 2019 - EP

Find key figures about the EU’s trade with the world in our infographic: exports, imports, number of related jobs in the EU and more.

Source : © European Union, 2019 - EP

The EU issued a declaration in light of Turkish military operation in north-east Syria, reaffirming that a sustainable solution to the Syrian conflict cannot be achieved military.

President Donald Tusk delivered the opening keynote speech at the session "Reinventing Democracy" of the Athens Democracy Forum.

The Eurogroup gave its support to the candidacy of Fabio Panetta for the position of the new member of the ECB's executive board.

On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the EU and the Council of Europe reiterate their strong opposition to the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. They recall that the death penalty means revenge, not justice, and its abolition contributes to the enhancement of human dignity.

The EU has told Turkey to stop its attack on Syria, but Trump seems to be less worried about the 12,000 Isis fighters walking free, saying "they will be escaping to Europe".

The EU has told Turkey to stop its attack on Syria. US president Donald Trump seems to be less worried about the 12,000 ISIS fighters walking free, saying "they will be escaping to Europe".

Jewish leaders have raised alarm on the climate of hate in Europe after an antisemitic killing in Germany on Wednesday.

Brexit puts the reunification of Ireland centre stage.

Ukraine on Wednesday (9 October) refused to pull back troops in its restive east, saying for the second time this week that continued shelling by pro-Russian separatists there precluded the implementation of a disengagement agreement.

Věra Jourová, the European Commission's Vice-President elect for Values and Transparency,  gave the good example on 9 October by meeting with Brussels journalists to talk about her future portfolio, answering their questions openly and making some strong political statements.

Romania's socialist government faces a vote of no-confidence on Thursday in what could make its European Commission nominee, former interior minister Dan Nica, into a lame duck candidate. The commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, has not yet said if she accepted Nica after MEPs rejected Romania's first candidate. She has also kept silent on Hungary's second nominee and the French one is to hold a second hearing on Thursday.

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UK prime minister Boris Johnson will meet Irish premier Leo Varadkar on Thursday in a last-ditch attempt to overcome the key Brexit hurdle on Northern Ireland. The UK wants Northern Ireland to leave the EU's customs union and retain an open border, which is difficult for the EU to accept. The two will discuss how Northern Ireland voters could give their consent. Technical talks in Brussels will continue on Friday.

Germany has warned of a repeat of the chaotic influx of asylum seekers in 2015 that caught the EU unprepared. Greece and Cyprus have warned of increased migrant arrivals from neighbouring Turkey as the EU interior ministers meet. "If there is no common European asylum policy, there is a danger that uncontrolled immigration will once again take place, throughout Europe," German minister Horst Seehofer said.

The EU on Wednesday warned of increased cyber attacks by state-backed entities and non-EU actors, Reuters reported. An EU report on cybersecurity threats to 5G networks said that it was crucial to assess the risks posed by telecoms equipment suppliers with a significant market share in the bloc. The report does not name any country or company, but experts have earlier pointed to China and Huawei Technologies as potential threats.