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Slovakia: Druzjba pipeline reopens as Russian oil deliveries resume
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Slovakia: Druzjba pipeline reopens as Russian oil deliveries resume

Deliveries of Russian oil via the repaired Druzjba pipeline will resume on Thursday, the Slovak Ministry of Energy announced.
Strong EU support for Ukraine manifested in Kyiv
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Strong EU support for Ukraine manifested in Kyiv

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen promises that Ukraine will receive the promised 90 billion euros "one way or another. " - Today we stand in Kyiv on a cruel anniversary
Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back
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Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022. The good news is that they are holding the Russians at bay at the front, Kristersson said
Nordic cancer funds warn EU about white snus and other addictive nicotine products
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Nordic cancer funds warn EU about white snus and other addictive nicotine products

The Nordic cancer funds are urging the European Commission to take a tougher stance against white snus and other addictive nicotine products.
Costa's letter to Orbán: Show respect for European Council decisions
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Costa's letter to Orbán: Show respect for European Council decisions

“Decisions taken in the European Council must be respected. ” European Council President António Costa lashes out at Hungary's Viktor Orbán after he threatened the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
European Parliament postpones ratification of tariff deal with US
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European Parliament postpones ratification of tariff deal with US

The European Parliament is postponing ratification of the EU-US tariff agreement. The announcement follows US President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose new tariffs on the rest of the world
Expert says tariffs have given Trump cold feet
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Expert says tariffs have given Trump cold feet

Donald Trump's new tariff threat should not change anything in the trade relationship with the EU. Per Altenberg, chief economist at the Swedish Board of Trade, says: "We assume that the agreement the US has made with the EU is valid
Sources: Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU negotiations in August
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Sources: Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU negotiations in August

Iceland could hold a referendum as early as August on whether to resume negotiations to join the EU, two sources told Politico.
EU foreign ministers meet Trump's peace council leader to discuss future of Gaza
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EU foreign ministers meet Trump's peace council leader to discuss future of Gaza

EU foreign ministers will meet the leader of Trump's "peace council" in Brussels on Monday to discuss the future of Gaza.
Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback
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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback

A setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling
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US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling

The tariff agreements that the United States has entered into with other parts of the world remain in effect - despite the Supreme Court ruling and President Trump's plans for new tariffs, the country's trade representative, Jamieson Greer, tells CBS.
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation
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Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation

Hungary will block the EU's new sanctions package against Russia, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Somaliland courts US for exclusive access to minerals
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Somaliland courts US for exclusive access to minerals

The Somali breakaway region of Somaliland is courting the United States in its pursuit of independence.
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
Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US
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Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US

Defrance never goes to McDonald's or Starbucks - and checks the filmmaker's political beliefs before watching an American film. Donald Trump only understands money
Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth
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Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth

President Donald Trump's counter-move on the tariff issue came after just a couple of hours. The uncertainty surrounding the new announcement will remain for much longer, Persson says
EU holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully
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EU holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully

The EU is now analyzing the implications of a tariff decision by the U. S
Norway rejects Trump's claim it will host peace council meeting
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Norway rejects Trump's claim it will host peace council meeting

Norway firmly denies that the country will host a gathering for Donald Trump's "peace council" - which Trump himself has claimed.
Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission
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Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission

Publishers are now turning to the European Commission to put a stop to fraudulent ads on Facebook.
How the EU wants to support border areas in the East
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How the EU wants to support border areas in the East

Declining border trade, reduced tourism, threats and displacement have affected border areas. Now the European Commission is presenting a strategy to boost border areas in Finland, Poland and the Baltics that have stagnated during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine
Sweden votes no to EU budget again
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Sweden votes no to EU budget again

Sweden is once again voting against granting discharge for the EU's annual budget. It is important to highlight that things are going in the wrong direction, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington
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EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington

EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, represents the Union when President Donald Trump's "peace council" meets for the first time in Washington, DC.
Widespread criticism of Israel's new rules in the West Bank
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Widespread criticism of Israel's new rules in the West Bank

International criticism is being directed at the Israeli government's decision to strengthen control over areas in the occupied West Bank through new settler regulations. The EU is demanding that Israel withdraw the regulations, and neighboring countries are warning that peace efforts are being undermined
Crisis did not accelerate the EU's move towards fossil freedom
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Crisis did not accelerate the EU's move towards fossil freedom

Even though the EU doubled fossil fuel subsidies during the 2022 energy crisis, fossil fuel use did not increase.
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