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Poland says no to SEK 460 billion in EU loans
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Poland says no to SEK 460 billion in EU loans

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes the country's participation in the EU's SAFE defense fund, thereby rejecting a loan equivalent to SEK 460 billion.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
Application chaos as 175,000 apply for jobs in EU institutions
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Application chaos as 175,000 apply for jobs in EU institutions

A record number of applicants - not least from Italy - are looking for jobs in the EU's various institutions.
EU threatens to withdraw funding for Venice Biennale after Russia allowed to return
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EU threatens to withdraw funding for Venice Biennale after Russia allowed to return

The European Commission is threatening to withdraw its funding for the Venice Biennale after Russia was allowed to return for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
EU adds sanctions against 19 more people, companies and organizations in Iran
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EU adds sanctions against 19 more people, companies and organizations in Iran

EU countries are adding sanctions against 19 more people, companies or organizations in Iran.
Hungarian delegation to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia
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Hungarian delegation to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia

A Hungarian delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss missed oil deliveries from Russia.
European Parliament votes yes to extension pending chat control
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European Parliament votes yes to extension pending chat control

The European Parliament voted to extend the current regulatory framework to combat online child sexual abuse.
EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran
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EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran

The EU is considering price caps on gas to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sheds no tears for Iran's fallen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel launches new large-scale attacks on Beirut
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Israel launches new large-scale attacks on Beirut

Following Hezbollah's biggest attack on Israel to date, the Israeli military has launched what it calls a "large-scale" assault on southern Beirut. The attacks on both sides come after a day of multiple reports of new attacks, and since the outbreak of the war, more than a tenth of Lebanon's population has been forced to flee their homes
Combined vaccine against Covid-19 and influenza nears EU approval
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Combined vaccine against Covid-19 and influenza nears EU approval

The first combined vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza is about to get the thumbs-up in the EU.
EU trade committee to vote on US tariff settlement
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EU trade committee to vote on US tariff settlement

On March 19, the European Parliament's trade committee will vote on last year's tariff settlement with the U. S
EU medal for rock band U2 and basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo
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EU medal for rock band U2 and basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Angela Merkel and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But also U2 and Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo
EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake
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EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake

Europe's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development
Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe
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Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe

Russia can supply both oil and gas to Europe if asked, President Vladimir Putin says. The statement comes shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the EU must ease sanctions on Russian oil as oil prices soar
Iceland wants August referendum on resuming EU membership talks
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Iceland wants August referendum on resuming EU membership talks

The Icelandic government proposes that the public vote on whether to resume talks on EU membership.
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
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EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats

The EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats.
Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year prison sentence
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Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year prison sentence

Democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai, 78, will not appeal the verdict against him, his lawyers told the AP.
EU bans vegetarian bacon but allows sausages and hamburgers
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EU bans vegetarian bacon but allows sausages and hamburgers

The European Commission has agreed with the European Parliament to ban the sale of vegetarian whole foods under meat-sounding names such as "steak", "bacon" and "chicken".
Zelenskyy: Druzhba oil pipeline could reopen in a month
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Zelenskyy: Druzhba oil pipeline could reopen in a month

The damaged Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine may reopen in a month at the earliest, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
Dousa: Swedish government stands up for snus after Austria proposes bans
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Dousa: Swedish government stands up for snus after Austria proposes bans

Austria wants to restrict sales of white snus and is preparing several new bans. This has angered the Swedish government, which has lodged a protest
Sweden pushes EU to allow deportation of refugee rapists
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Sweden pushes EU to allow deportation of refugee rapists

Sweden is gathering support within the EU to make rape a sufficient reason to deport people who hold refugee status.
Stranded in the Middle East? Turn here for help for Swedes
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Stranded in the Middle East? Turn here for help for Swedes

Around 20,000 Swedes are estimated to live in and around the Persian Gulf, and several thousand are in the region temporarily - unable to get home due to the war involving Iran. Keep this in mind if you are one of those stranded
EU summit on Iran war seeks help from Ukraine
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EU summit on Iran war seeks help from Ukraine

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas urges countries in the Persian Gulf to enlist Ukraine's help to strike Iranian drones.
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