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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds
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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds

Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress
IEA chief says Europe’s slow electrification is a major mistake
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IEA chief says Europe’s slow electrification is a major mistake

Electrification in Europe is moving too slowly, and that is a major failure, according to Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines
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EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines

Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design
EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin
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EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin

Despite opposition from the far right, the European Parliament has approved a digital euro. Negotiations with EU countries now await
EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade
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EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade

The European Commission believes that full unity will be required to act against trade from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system
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Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system

Hungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society
Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel
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Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals
EU court upholds Google’s 4.1 billion euro Android antitrust fine
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EU court upholds Google’s 4.1 billion euro Android antitrust fine

The EU's highest court has ruled that search giant Google must pay a fine of 4. 1 billion euros, equivalent to 45
Google ordered to pay Pricerunner SEK 14.3 billion in Swedish competition case
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Google ordered to pay Pricerunner SEK 14.3 billion in Swedish competition case

Google must pay the equivalent of SEK 14. 3 billion in damages to Swedish company Pricerunner, according to a ruling by the Patent and Market Court
EU and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks, Eye October Results
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EU and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks, Eye October Results

The EU and China hope for concrete results in October on a better trade relationship, after talks in Brussels.
Google rejects Pricerunner’s SEK 77 billion damages claim as unfounded
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Google rejects Pricerunner’s SEK 77 billion damages claim as unfounded

The dispute between Google and Pricerunner will be settled on Wednesday. Pricerunner's damages claim is SEK 77 billion
EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line
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EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line

"We'll fix it," said Angela Merkel and opened the door to hundreds of thousands in crisis-hit Europe during the refugee crisis. Ten years later, the winds are blowing in a very different direction
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services
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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services

US President Donald Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that impose a tax on digital services provided by US companies.
EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age
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EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age

The European Commission is proposing another year of extended protection for Ukrainians in the EU - but not for men of military age.
Abolished customs duties could lower food prices this winter
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Abolished customs duties could lower food prices this winter

Ground black pepper, grapefruit, and certain wines are now completely exempt from customs duties under the agreement between Mercosur and the EU. But customers will not see the benefit as lower prices in stores until this winter, according to Karin Brynell, CEO of the Swedish Grocery Trade
In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives
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In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives

Record heat is looming over the EU environment ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Yet many countries are calling for fewer - not more - climate actions
Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals
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Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals

The government has signed several agreements on ownership, capital contributions and loans for the construction of three smaller reactors at Ringhals. This is truly a historic decision, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Simpler energy labelling in the EU as European Commission proposes digital labels and tax simplification
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Simpler energy labelling in the EU as European Commission proposes digital labels and tax simplification

The European Commission hopes to save companies in the EU billions with new simplification proposals for tax and energy.
Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat
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Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat

The government will decide this week on compensation for Swedish farmers to strengthen beef production. "It is a measure that strengthens the competitiveness of Swedish farmers," says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD)
Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels
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Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels

The Taliban called the talks with EU representatives in Brussels "constructive and historic. " But there is a lot of criticism - and from the EU side there has been almost total silence
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations
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Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations

Belgium has received visa applications from five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, who will discuss deportations with the EU and Sweden.
US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU
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US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU

During Tuesday's debate in the European Parliament, several members called for faster European expansion in AI, semiconductors and cloud services, according to the proposal presented by the European Commission in early June.
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