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European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, arrives in London to hold "final talks" with UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in a bid to end more than a year of negotiations over the so-called Northern Ireland protocol. IMAGES
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is welcomed in Dublin by Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. IMAGES
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visit Lampedusa following a recent surge in migrant arrivals to the small Italian island. During her visit, von der Leyen said irregular migration was a "European challenge" needing a "European answer", offering a 10-point plan to help Rome deal with the crisis. This week a record of around 8,500 people -- more than the island's entire local population -- have arrived in around 200 boats, according to the UN migration agency. IMAGES
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen arrives at Brdo Congress Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia and is welcomed by Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob ahead of their meeting. Slovenia, an EU member, has asked for help from the bloc, seeking in particular heavy machinery such as excavators and prefabricated temporary bridges to deal with the aftermath of torrential rains and severe flooding that has left at least six people dead. IMAGES
European Commission chief Urusla Von der Leyen says "the United Kingdom remains a trusted partner" after the European Union and Britain on Thursday struck a post-Brexit trade deal to cushion the economic blow of the UK's imminent departure from the single market after 10 months of tortuous negotiations. SOUNDBITE