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EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal
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EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal

After much deliberation, the European Parliament has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. "A significant milestone," US Ambassador Andrew Puzder wrote in a statement
Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee
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Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee

A phone call between a journalist and an EU employee has been intercepted and published in Hungary.
Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree
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Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India
European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US
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European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US

The European Parliament's trade committee has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. The next step is to get the full Parliament on board
Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee
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Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee

Just over a thousand kronor and 48 hours. The European Commission hopes no more than that should be required to start a business with a completely new business model
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?
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EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is going to Australia next week - likely in the hope of a trade deal.
EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet
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EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet

We need to talk to Russia - but not yet, says EU Council President António Costa ahead of another fateful summit in Brussels. He expects Hungary to stop blocking EU loans to Ukraine - but cannot say how
EU extends Russian sanctions after Slovak retreat
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EU extends Russian sanctions after Slovak retreat

The EU has announced it is extending sanctions targeting 2,600 Russians and Russian entities.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran
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EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran

The EU is considering price caps on gas to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sheds no tears for Iran's fallen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake
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EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake

Europe's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development
Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe
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Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe

Russia can supply both oil and gas to Europe if asked, President Vladimir Putin says. The statement comes shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the EU must ease sanctions on Russian oil as oil prices soar
Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks
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Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks

Germany, Britain and France are open to necessary "defensive measures" against Iran to "destroy Iran's ability to fire missiles and drones".
Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement
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Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU will provisionally apply the controversial trade agreement with South America. "Absolutely brilliant news," says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
Strong EU support for Ukraine manifested in Kyiv
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Strong EU support for Ukraine manifested in Kyiv

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen promises that Ukraine will receive the promised 90 billion euros "one way or another. " - Today we stand in Kyiv on a cruel anniversary
Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back
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Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022. The good news is that they are holding the Russians at bay at the front, Kristersson said
EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money
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EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money

They had hoped to bring gifts in the form of a new sanctions package and clarity on the EU's billion-euro loan. But when EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, they are essentially empty-handed
Nordic cancer funds warn EU about white snus and other addictive nicotine products
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Nordic cancer funds warn EU about white snus and other addictive nicotine products

The Nordic cancer funds are urging the European Commission to take a tougher stance against white snus and other addictive nicotine products.
Sources: Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU negotiations in August
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Sources: Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU negotiations in August

Iceland could hold a referendum as early as August on whether to resume negotiations to join the EU, two sources told Politico.
Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback
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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback

A setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?
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Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?

Should women in the EU receive financial support if they are forced to leave their home country to have a safe and legal abortion? Yes, according to Sweden and others. The European Commission is expected to make its decision this week
EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington
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EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington

EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, represents the Union when President Donald Trump's "peace council" meets for the first time in Washington, DC.
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