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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines
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EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines

Suspicions of poor age verification and the sale of drugs and alcohol have led the European Commission to open an investigation into Snapchat. At the same time, four major porn sites are being threatened with fines
Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic
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Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic

The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to multi-billion-dollar loans from the SAFE defense fund to the Czech Republic and France. But Hungary will have to continue to wait
EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology
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EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology

The European Commission hopes EU funding will help small businesses quickly develop drones and other new weapons technologies.
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
EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts

The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May
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EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May

The EU's new trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in South America will enter into provisional effect on May 1.
Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
EU urges member states to store less gas in the shadow of war
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EU urges member states to store less gas in the shadow of war

Gas prices have risen as a result of the war in Iran. Now the European Commission is urging member states to reduce their gas stockpiles to avoid driving prices up further
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
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: X is cooperating on 120 million euro fine
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EU: X is cooperating on 120 million euro fine

American internet giant X is "cooperating" with the EU on the billion-dollar fine the company has received, the European Commission announced.
Poland says no to SEK 460 billion in EU loans
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Poland says no to SEK 460 billion in EU loans

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes the country's participation in the EU's SAFE defense fund, thereby rejecting a loan equivalent to SEK 460 billion.
EU threatens to withdraw funding for Venice Biennale after Russia allowed to return
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EU threatens to withdraw funding for Venice Biennale after Russia allowed to return

The European Commission is threatening to withdraw its funding for the Venice Biennale after Russia was allowed to return for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
Hungarian delegation to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia
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Hungarian delegation to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia

A Hungarian delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia.
Combined vaccine against Covid-19 and influenza nears EU approval
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Combined vaccine against Covid-19 and influenza nears EU approval

The first combined vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza is about to get the thumbs-up in the EU.
Right-wing victory on migration in EU Parliament vote
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Right-wing victory on migration in EU Parliament vote

The EU right is once again relying on the far right to win a tough vote in the European Parliament.
Hungary releases seven Ukrainians arrested over gold shipment
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Hungary releases seven Ukrainians arrested over gold shipment

Hungary has released the seven Ukrainian citizens who were detained, the Ukrainian foreign minister announced. The seven bank employees were carrying gold and cash when they were taken into custody in Hungary
EU bans vegetarian bacon but allows sausages and hamburgers
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EU bans vegetarian bacon but allows sausages and hamburgers

The European Commission has agreed with the European Parliament to ban the sale of vegetarian whole foods under meat-sounding names such as "steak", "bacon" and "chicken".
Buy European - this is how the EU wants to change industry
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Buy European - this is how the EU wants to change industry

Public investment should benefit jobs and industry in the EU, the European Commission urges in a new plan. But the battle to "buy European" is likely to be fierce
Putin and Orbán hold telephone conversation about Ukraine
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Putin and Orbán hold telephone conversation about Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again been in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin - now by phone.
EU to increase support for member states evacuating citizens after attacks on Iran
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EU to increase support for member states evacuating citizens after attacks on Iran

The European Commission decided at an extraordinary security meeting on Monday that it will increase support for member states that want to evacuate their citizens because of the attacks on Iran.
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".
Peter Mandelson is also being investigated in Brussels
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Peter Mandelson is also being investigated in Brussels

Former British top diplomat Peter Mandelson's contacts with convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein will also be investigated in an EU context.
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