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EU opens probe into suspected unlawful aid to Postnord Strålfors
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EU opens probe into suspected unlawful aid to Postnord Strålfors

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a series of capital injections to Danish communications company Postnord Strålfors A/S in 2017-2019, according to a press release. The suspicions concern unlawful state aid
China imposes export restrictions on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall
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China imposes export restrictions on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall

China has imposed export restrictions on 14 European companies, including German defense group Rheinmetall.
People flee French wildfires by boat as Spain declares state of emergency
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People flee French wildfires by boat as Spain declares state of emergency

In southwestern France, people are fleeing by boat to escape the fires. Spain has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country
EU fines Google €890 million for favoring its own services in search results
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EU fines Google €890 million for favoring its own services in search results

Search giant Google is facing an EU fine totaling 890 million euros, equivalent to almost 10 billion Swedish kronor. According to the European Commission, Google favors its own services and thereby violates the EU's Digital Markets Act
EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks
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EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks

After weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
EU ambassadors fail to agree on new sanctions against Russia, LNG ban remains disputed
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EU ambassadors fail to agree on new sanctions against Russia, LNG ban remains disputed

EU ambassadors could not agree on a new sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday.
EU ambassadors race to agree on new sanctions package against Russia before Thursday deadline
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EU ambassadors race to agree on new sanctions package against Russia before Thursday deadline

EU ambassadors will meet again on Wednesday to reach a compromise on a new sanctions package against Russia.
Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push
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Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push

The Swedish Armed Forces have been tasked by the government with shortening the time from idea to finished weapons system.
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
Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes
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Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes

Let emissions rise to save the economy, critics shout as the EU takes a new approach to climate policy. Sweden is pushing back - and fears the forest industry will take the hit
EU approves X action plan to meet Digital Services Act requirements
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EU approves X action plan to meet Digital Services Act requirements

The European Commission has approved an action plan by X to continue complying with the Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Overnight attacks on Ukraine kill two in Kyiv, several injured
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Overnight attacks on Ukraine kill two in Kyiv, several injured

Several parts of Ukraine were attacked overnight Thursday. In the capital, Kyiv, two people have been killed and several injured
EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan
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EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan

The European Commission and Ukraine have entered into a new defence industrial partnership with the goal of joint drone production by the end of the year.
Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland
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Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland

Lithuania and Latvia warn that Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland.
EU warns Sweden over delayed directives, threatens court action
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EU warns Sweden over delayed directives, threatens court action

Sweden - and in principle all other EU countries - faces legal action by the European Commission if it does not implement promised directives.
EU extends protection for Ukrainians, but men of fighting age are excluded
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EU extends protection for Ukrainians, but men of fighting age are excluded

Men of combat age are exempted as EU countries continue to protect Ukrainians in the EU.
EU keeps Russian oil price cap at $44 as sanctions talks continue
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EU keeps Russian oil price cap at $44 as sanctions talks continue

EU member states have agreed to keep the price cap on Russian oil at the current level until July 23, an EU diplomat told journalists in Brussels.
Spain-Gibraltar border lifted after EU and Britain reach agreement
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Spain-Gibraltar border lifted after EU and Britain reach agreement

The border between Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar was lifted at midnight on Wednesday after the EU and Britain reached an agreement.
EU races to finalize new Russia sanctions as oil price cap deadline looms
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EU races to finalize new Russia sanctions as oil price cap deadline looms

Disagreement in the EU could give Russia large oil revenues if the price cap has to be raised.
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 majority backs measures against Israeli settlement trade, decision delayed until autumn
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EU majority backs measures against Israeli settlement trade, decision delayed until autumn

A majority of EU countries want to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. But a decision may not be made until this fall - if at all
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.
EU LNG imports from Russia’s Yamal hit record high in first half of this year
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EU LNG imports from Russia’s Yamal hit record high in first half of this year

EU imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Yamal, Russia's largest LNG facility, hit a new record in the first half of this year.
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