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Orbán's challenger says Hungary's place is in Europe
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Orbán's challenger says Hungary's place is in Europe

The election campaign has kicked off in Hungary. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says he is ready to take over the helm - and prevent Hungary from “drifting out of the EU
Relationship crisis in Munich - what happened at the Munich Security Conference
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Relationship crisis in Munich - what happened at the Munich Security Conference

Did world leaders at the Munich Security Conference succeed in patching up the troubled relationship between the U. S
Orbán says EU, not Russia, is the big threat
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Orbán says EU, not Russia, is the big threat

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the EU, not Russia, poses the real threat to Hungary. The remark comes as he campaigns for parliamentary elections in April
Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?
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Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?

After decades of economic weakness and unstable governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could be the next EU leader in Brussels
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe

Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes
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Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes

Participating in or associating with a criminal gang should be made a punishable offense, government investigators suggest. Police estimate that around 700 people would be sentenced to prison each year if the law is enacted
EU billions to Hungary from 2023 decision could be withdrawn, court advisor says
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EU billions to Hungary from 2023 decision could be withdrawn, court advisor says

The European Commission should revoke its 2023 decision to release previously frozen billions in aid to Hungary, a senior advisor to the European Court of Justice said.
China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products from the EU
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China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products from the EU

China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products imported from the EU.
This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics
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This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics

Donald Trump's tariff threat against countries that support Greenland was a real eye-opener. When EU heads of state and government meet now to talk about competitiveness, it is actually about how EU countries will stand on their own in a new, threatening world
Gripen talks enter intensive phase as Ukraine seeks EU support to buy fighter jets
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Gripen talks enter intensive phase as Ukraine seeks EU support to buy fighter jets

Europe has taken over Ukraine support after US withdrawal in 2025
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Europe has taken over Ukraine support after US withdrawal in 2025

Europe was almost alone in providing military, financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine last year after the US withdrawal, according to a report from the German research center, the Kiel Institute.
How the EU plans to tackle drone threats
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How the EU plans to tackle drone threats

An EU center for combating hostile drones - and support for the development of Europe's own drone industry. The European Commission has presented an action plan against drone threats
Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland
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Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland

The Council of Europe has decided to lift the legal immunity of former secretary general Thorbjørn Jagland, Aftenposten reports.
Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island
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Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island

He has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein
TikTok's defense: We don't want to be overused
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TikTok's defense: We don't want to be overused

The EU claims that TikTok is addictive and needs to be fixed. But the social media giant disagrees: "We think we have many features in place," says Lukasz Lindell, communications manager for TikTok in the Nordics
The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger
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The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger

How can the EU stand firm in a world of offensive actions and threats from the East and the West? This question is the focus as Council President António Costa gathers EU heads of state and government for a "reflection meeting" at a Belgian castle.
EU approves first list of safe countries of origin
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EU approves first list of safe countries of origin

The European Parliament has approved the EU's first list of so-called safe countries of origin for asylum seekers.
EU climate goals finalized by European Parliament
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EU climate goals finalized by European Parliament

By 2040, greenhouse gas emissions in the EU should have decreased by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels. The European Parliament has finalized the Union's climate goals in a final vote
Macron says Europe should invest more strategically
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Macron says Europe should invest more strategically

French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to invest more in strategic sectors. Otherwise, Europe risks being sidelined by the U
Norrlandsströmming receives EU protected designation of origin
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Norrlandsströmming receives EU protected designation of origin

Norrlandsströmming is the next Swedish product to receive a protected designation of origin within the EU.
Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?
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Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?

After decades of a shaky economy and weak governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could become the next EU leader in Brussels
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison, family calls sentence draconian
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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison, family calls sentence draconian

Pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court.
Several members of banned Kurdish group PJAK arrested in Iran
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Several members of banned Kurdish group PJAK arrested in Iran

Iranian authorities have arrested eleven members of a Kurdish group banned in Iran.
Union: Plans for giant battery factories in Italy and Germany scrapped
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Union: Plans for giant battery factories in Italy and Germany scrapped

The European battery initiative ACC is scrapping plans for two large battery factories in Italy and Germany, according to the Italian metalworkers' union UILM.
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