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EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children
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EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

Rules are needed for internet giants' access to children, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says.
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 Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico
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EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico

The EU Parliament approves an updated trade agreement with Mexico, hoping for significantly lower customs duties.
EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures
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EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures

The European Parliament will vote on a temporary extension of the measures against child abuse that critics call "chat control".
Sweden sends two firefighting planes to help battle forest fires in France
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Sweden sends two firefighting planes to help battle forest fires in France

Sweden has sent two firefighting aircraft to assist in the fight against forest fires in France.
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
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 puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline
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EU puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline

On Wednesday, the EU will implement its part of the customs agreement with the US, thereby meeting President Donald Trump's deadline, AFP reports.
EU gives final approval to new US tariffs
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EU gives final approval to new US tariffs

EU member states have now given their final approval to the tariff settlement with the US reached in the summer of 2025.
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.
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)
Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow
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Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow

EU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
EU summit with Britain set for July 22
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EU summit with Britain set for July 22

The EU and the UK have agreed that July 22 will be the date for the next summit between their leaders in London and Brussels.
Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg
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Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg

No, nein, no, say Sweden and a number of like-minded people, as the EU's budget battle has now landed in a first compromise proposal. A cut of 20 percent - not 2 percent - is the counter-offer
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum
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Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum

Should Switzerland have a maximum population of 10 million by 2050, effectively stopping all immigration? No, Swiss voters answered in a referendum on Sunday. This shows that fake news and disinformation do not work, Justice Minister Beat Jans said
Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations
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Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations

Ukraine and Moldova will formally begin the first negotiations to join the EU on Monday, Euronews reports.
New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer
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New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer

Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, is proposing a long-term budget that is 2 percent lower than the European Commission's initial offer. However, Sweden wants deeper cuts
Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU
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Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU

An entry ban on former Russian soldiers who were active during Russia's full-scale offensive against Ukraine. This is what the European Commission is proposing as part of its 21st sanctions package against the Russian war economy
Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia
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Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia

Armenia has embarked on a pro-Western path under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has angered Moscow. Pashinyan has also become a polarizing force in the country
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
Sweden stalls EU tobacco tax agreement
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Sweden stalls EU tobacco tax agreement

Sweden's resistance is delaying an EU agreement on new minimum levels for tobacco taxes.
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