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Switzerland is holding a referendum that could introduce a population cap
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Switzerland is holding a referendum that could introduce a population cap

Should Switzerland have a maximum population of 10 million by 2050, effectively stopping all immigration? Voters are deciding that question in a referendum today.
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.
EU agrees on new air passenger rights
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EU agrees on new air passenger rights

Airlines will be banned from charging extra for parents and children to sit together, one of the points in the new aviation agreement that EU member states have now agreed to, diplomats told AFP.
The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing
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The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing

Fingerprints will be taken from everyone seeking asylum and from those in collective accommodation at reception and return centres. The EU's new migration and asylum pact is now being introduced, but in Sweden parts of national legislation are lagging behind
Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says
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Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says

Bulgaria has decided to stop arms deliveries from its army's warehouses to Ukraine, the country's new Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, said in connection with a government meeting on Wednesday, Ekot 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
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals

The European Commission is now ordering tech giant Meta to ensure that competing AI services have free access to the messaging service WhatsApp within five working days.
Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency
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Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency

Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers
Criticism of Danish AI envoy to the EU over Siemens ties
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Criticism of Danish AI envoy to the EU over Siemens ties

Danish board professional and entrepreneur Jim Hagemann Snabe has been appointed as a special AI envoy to the EU - but his neutrality is being questioned.
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
Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible
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Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is participating in a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia on Tuesday. "As one of our partners said today during our meeting, Europe cannot protect itself without Ukraine," the president said in Tallinn
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
More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all EU gigs since 2021
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More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all EU gigs since 2021

More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all their gigs in EU countries since 2021.
Deadlock in the EU over flight rights as June 15 deadline looms
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Deadlock in the EU over flight rights as June 15 deadline looms

EU countries and the European Parliament have not yet agreed on new air passenger rights, despite marathon negotiations since Tuesday.
Do like Helmut Kohl - Albania calls for a larger EU
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Do like Helmut Kohl - Albania calls for a larger EU

Albania urges the EU to be braver and let new countries in at today's summit in Montenegro.
EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
Swedish anger towards Russian tourists as minister urges EU to tighten visa controls
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Swedish anger towards Russian tourists as minister urges EU to tighten visa controls

Hundreds of thousands of Russian tourists receive visas to Europe every year - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now Sweden is calling on the EU to tighten controls
Minority agreement opens way for Ukraine's EU membership talks
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Minority agreement opens way for Ukraine's EU membership talks

Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement on the treatment of Ukraine's Hungarian minority. The agreement paves the way for Ukraine to begin concrete talks on EU accession
Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states
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Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states

The European Commission is easing its budget rules to help member states deal with rising energy prices.
New fines for Shein in France over shortcomings in consumer protection
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New fines for Shein in France over shortcomings in consumer protection

Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is being fined by French authorities for serious shortcomings in product traceability, eco-labeling, and delivery times.
Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected
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Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected

The European Commission was wrong to define Meta's buying-and-selling service, Marketplace on Facebook, as particularly significant; the EU Court of Justice has ruled.
After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe
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After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe

Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) downplays the Trump administration's new tariff game. "My impression is that there doesn't seem to be any drama for Sweden and Europe," he tells TT
After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services
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After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services

Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases
Politico: Ukraine can start EU membership negotiations on June 15
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Politico: Ukraine can start EU membership negotiations on June 15

Ukraine and Moldova may open their first so-called negotiation clusters for EU membership on June 15.
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