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EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure
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EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure

The European Commission is proposing easing the rules for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), one of the EU's most important climate policy tools. Industry will be allowed to emit more for longer
EU lawmaker slams Linus Weissbach’s move to KHL club SKA St. Petersburg: What a fucking piece of garbage
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EU lawmaker slams Linus Weissbach’s move to KHL club SKA St. Petersburg: What a fucking piece of garbage

EU parliamentarian Karin Karlsbro attacks hockey player Linus Weissbach, who is moving to Russian SKA St. Petersburg
EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028
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EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028

The European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.
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
Court ruling to decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027
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Court ruling to decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027

Will far-right figure Marine Le Pen be allowed to run in France's presidential election - or will the door be opened for her heir apparent Jordan Bardella? Regardless of today's judge's decision, one of them is expected to be the favorite in the 2027 election.
Fatal beating in Copenhagen sparks EU immigration debate
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Fatal beating in Copenhagen sparks EU immigration debate

The fatal beating of a Swedish man in a football fan zone in Copenhagen is now entering the European immigration debate.
EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan
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EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan

MEPs want FIFA to stop Russia from participating in a new U15 tournament in Azerbaijan in October, warning of a boycott and accusing FIFA of ignoring the war in Ukraine.
Nordic racism fight in the EU after Danish MP tells Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani to go home
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Nordic racism fight in the EU after Danish MP tells Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani to go home

The European Parliament's liberal group is demanding action against racism after a Danish MP told Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani (C) to "go home".
European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU
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European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU

Veggie burger lovers in the EU can breathe a sigh of relief after the European Parliament finally approved a deal on the names of food products.
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
EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea
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EU demands stop to industrial trawlers in the Baltic Sea

The European Parliament is pushing to stop industrial trawling in the Baltic Sea. "A strong message," said Isabella Lövin (MEP) after a vote in Strasbourg
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Simpler EU AI rules to stop fake porn
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Simpler EU AI rules to stop fake porn

AI tools used to produce fake non-consensual pornographic material and child sexual abuse material are being stopped after a settlement in the EU.
Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute
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Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute

Should Europe focus on food and tractors, or on fighter jets, bridges and enlargement? The fight is in full swing over the next long-term budget.
Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying
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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.
EU summit: Let's see if we can trust the US on trade
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EU summit: Let's see if we can trust the US on trade

The EU's trade agreement with the US, which sets tariffs at 15 percent, creates predictability for European companies, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said during a visit to Sweden. "Is it perfect? No
EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right
Breakdown over temporary chat control
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Breakdown over temporary chat control

EU countries and the European Parliament have stalled in their attempts to agree on temporary rules to combat online child abuse.
Climate minister slams KD, says zero credibility
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Climate minister slams KD, says zero credibility

The Minister for Climate and Environment criticizes the statements of her government colleague in the Christian Democrats (KD) about scrapping climate goals. "They have zero credibility when they say that," Romina Pourmokhtari (L) told TV4
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)
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
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
ICE agents at the Olympics - Not welcome in Milan
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ICE agents at the Olympics - Not welcome in Milan

Federal agents from the U. S
Locked in the EU over compensation for delayed flights
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Locked in the EU over compensation for delayed flights

New rules on delay compensation and the right to carry hand luggage for air passengers in the EU will likely have to be decided by a conciliation committee.
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