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Zelenskyy announces government shake-up as Ukraine’s prime minister resigns
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Zelenskyy announces government shake-up as Ukraine’s prime minister resigns

Ukraine's Prime Minister resigns in new government shake-up.
Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds
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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds

Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress
EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines
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EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines

Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design
Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit
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Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

The cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.
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
EU Parliament backs temporary extension of voluntary chat control, but talks may be needed
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EU Parliament backs temporary extension of voluntary chat control, but talks may be needed

The European Parliament has agreed to a temporary extension of the ability of internet giants to voluntarily search for child abuse material. But negotiations with EU member states may be required first
EU proposes new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers and drug gangs
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EU proposes new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers and drug gangs

Both drug gangs and migrant smugglers could become targets of EU sanctions in the future.
EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade
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EU says unanimity needed to stop West Bank settler trade

The European Commission believes that full unity will be required to act against trade from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico
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EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico

The EU Parliament approves an updated trade agreement with Mexico, hoping for significantly lower customs duties.
Swedish regulator warns of scam ads for diabetes supplement Insulinorm
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Swedish regulator warns of scam ads for diabetes supplement Insulinorm

The Swedish Medical Products Agency warns of extensive and misleading advertising for the dietary supplement Insulinorm, which is aimed at diabetics.
EU Parliament backs vote on voluntary child abuse material searches online
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EU Parliament backs vote on voluntary child abuse material searches online

The European Parliament says yes to a vote on the internet giants' voluntary search for child abuse material.
Riksbank warns about fast-moving AI models posing cyber and financial risks
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Riksbank warns about fast-moving AI models posing cyber and financial risks

Rapid development of AI models that can find and exploit vulnerabilities in software and the financial system poses major risks.
EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures
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EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures

The European Parliament will vote on a temporary extension of the measures against child abuse that critics call "chat control".
Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system
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Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system

Hungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society
Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel
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Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals
Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks
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Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

More countries will be led toward membership and a new budget will be hammered out when Ireland takes over the EU. But difficult compromises will be required, warns Prime Minister Micheál Martin
EU countries renew push to extend online child abuse scanning rules
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EU countries renew push to extend online child abuse scanning rules

EU member states are making a new attempt to extend previous rules to protect children from online abuse.
Kaja Kallas proposes new EU sanctions on Russia-backed entities after Kyiv attacks
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Kaja Kallas proposes new EU sanctions on Russia-backed entities after Kyiv attacks

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas proposes new sanctions against entities that support Russia's military-industrial complex.
Tech Giants Lose Ground as Magnificent Seven Fall 10% in June
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Tech Giants Lose Ground as Magnificent Seven Fall 10% in June

To reduce dependence and vulnerability in AI development, huge amounts of capital are now being moved away from the big tech giants in the US. This could also happen in Sweden, for example among our pension funds
Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials
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Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials

Extensive aluminum exports to Russia are hanging like a heavy shadow over Ireland as the country takes over the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is critical
EU prosecutors raid far-right Identity and Democracy group over suspected embezzlement
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EU prosecutors raid far-right Identity and Democracy group over suspected embezzlement

EU prosecutors have ordered house searches in several European countries as part of an investigation into a far-right European Parliament group for suspected embezzlement.
Spain’s migration amnesty draws more than 1 million applications as deadline nears
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Spain’s migration amnesty draws more than 1 million applications as deadline nears

The initial estimate was 500,000. In hindsight, that number has more than doubled
EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump
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EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump

Fifty members of the European Parliament want FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he may have broken FIFA's own rules by awarding a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
EU puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline
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EU puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline

On Wednesday, the EU will implement its part of the customs agreement with the US, thereby meeting President Donald Trump's deadline, AFP reports.
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