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European car sales rise - Tesla is racing
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European car sales rise - Tesla is racing

New car registrations in the EU rose 1. 4 percent in February compared to last year, according to statistics from the industry association ACEA
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.
Poland has long suspected Hungary of tipping off the Kremlin
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Poland has long suspected Hungary of tipping off the Kremlin

Hungary has been passing sensitive EU talks directly to Russia for years, The Washington Post reports. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he has long suspected as much, but Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó calls the information "fake news
Tens of thousands protest against the government in Prague
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Tens of thousands protest against the government in Prague

Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday in Letná Park in the Czech capital, Prague, to demonstrate against the government and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Kristersson: Bottleneck revenues will remain in Sweden
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Kristersson: Bottleneck revenues will remain in Sweden

Sweden's revenue from congestion charges will not have to be shared with other countries, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said during Thursday's EU summit in Brussels.
Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows
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Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows

Support for adopting the euro as Sweden's currency is falling, according to the latest SOM survey. At the same time, Swedes' positive attitudes towards the EU are at a record high
European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US
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European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US

The European Parliament's trade committee has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. The next step is to get the full Parliament on board
Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine
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Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine

Fierce criticism and a "massive scolding" were voiced, but EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stubbornly refuses billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
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.
Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East
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Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East

Explosions and fires are reported at energy facilities in areas around the Persian Gulf. Israel has attacked Iran's largest gas field, and Qatar's main facilities have been attacked by Iran, causing US President Donald Trump to rage
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 aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?
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EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is going to Australia next week - likely in the hope of a trade deal.
EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet
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EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet

We need to talk to Russia - but not yet, says EU Council President António Costa ahead of another fateful summit in Brussels. He expects Hungary to stop blocking EU loans to Ukraine - but cannot say how
Illegal pesticides common in online stores, Swedish Chemicals Agency review finds
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Illegal pesticides common in online stores, Swedish Chemicals Agency review finds

Illegal pesticides are common in online shopping, a review by the Swedish Chemicals Agency shows.
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.
Briton and Frenchman sanctioned for spreading Russian propaganda
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Briton and Frenchman sanctioned for spreading Russian propaganda

EU countries are imposing sanctions on a British citizen and a French citizen accused of spreading Russian propaganda.
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.
No EU intervention at Strait of Hormuz, Kaja Kallas says
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No EU intervention at Strait of Hormuz, Kaja Kallas says

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is in the EU's interest, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas - but there will be no expanded EU effort.
Busch threatens Denmark - says Sweden is on the verge of becoming evil
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Busch threatens Denmark - says Sweden is on the verge of becoming evil

Sweden may stop pipeline deliveries to Denmark unless the Danish EU Commissioner for Energy changes his mind about taking Swedish bottleneck fees to the EU. After talks in Brussels, Energy and Business Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is still optimistic about a solution
Kaja Kallas says US opening to Russian oil is a dangerous precedent
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Kaja Kallas says US opening to Russian oil is a dangerous precedent

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas believes the U. S
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