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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.
No new EU support for abortions, but money is available
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No new EU support for abortions, but money is available

The European Commission is not proposing any new mechanism to provide support for abortions - but points out that the means and possibilities exist. A historic first step, says Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani (C)
Riksdag refuses to release electricity bottleneck fees to EU
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Riksdag refuses to release electricity bottleneck fees to EU

It is proposed that the Riksdag vote against allowing billions of Swedish kronor in so-called "bottleneck fees", paid by electricity customers, to be used for EU projects in electricity production and transmission.
EU proposes directive against 3D-printed weapons, includes possession of blueprints
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EU proposes directive against 3D-printed weapons, includes possession of blueprints

Possession of blueprints for 3D-printed weapons is included as the European Commission seeks uniform penalties for illegal weapons.
EU court rules Hungary was wrong to stop opposition radio Klubradio
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EU court rules Hungary was wrong to stop opposition radio Klubradio

It was wrong for Hungary not to renew the frequency for opposition radio station Klubradio, the EU court has ruled.
Orbán's attack on Zelensky: Respect us
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Orbán's attack on Zelensky: Respect us

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses Ukraine of wanting to drag Hungary into the war.
European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law
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European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law

The European Parliament is once again urging that a common consent law be proposed across the EU.
EU wants free roaming in the Western Balkans
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EU wants free roaming in the Western Balkans

Call like you're at home, even in the Western Balkans. That's what the European Commission now wants to make happen
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
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.
World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction requires $588 billion
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World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction requires $588 billion

The World Bank estimates that Ukraine needs $588 billion to date for reconstruction following Russia's invasion.
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 holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully
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EU holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully

The EU is now analyzing the implications of a tariff decision by the U. S
Slovakia threatens to cut emergency electricity to Ukraine unless Druzhba pipeline reopens
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Slovakia threatens to cut emergency electricity to Ukraine unless Druzhba pipeline reopens

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is threatening to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the neighboring country reopens an oil pipeline from Russia.
Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission
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Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission

Publishers are now turning to the European Commission to put a stop to fraudulent ads on Facebook.
How the EU wants to support border areas in the East
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How the EU wants to support border areas in the East

Declining border trade, reduced tourism, threats and displacement have affected border areas. Now the European Commission is presenting a strategy to boost border areas in Finland, Poland and the Baltics that have stagnated during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine
EU launches investigation into Shein after child sex dolls discovered
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EU launches investigation into Shein after child sex dolls discovered

Is the Chinese e-commerce giant Shein too addictive? And has the company taken the right measures after the sex-doll scandal? The European Commission is now launching an investigation.
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