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Bulgaria to Adopt Euro as Currency Starting January 2026
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Bulgaria to Adopt Euro as Currency Starting January 2026

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Amid Conflicting Tariff News
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Amid Conflicting Tariff News

The Stockholm stock exchange rose on Tuesday, which was in line with leading European stock exchanges. The OMXS index had risen by 0,3 percent at closing in the uncertain situation after the past day's conflicting customs announcements from the Trump administration
EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns
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EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns

A new round of talks between the EU and the USA to avoid a full-scale customs war has begun, with single days left on President Donald Trump's so-called customs pause. We are in a critical situation right now, says Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
Austria Deports Syrian Criminal Amid Strict Asylum Policy
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Austria Deports Syrian Criminal Amid Strict Asylum Policy

A convicted Syrian has on Thursday been deported from Austria to Syria.
Zelenskyj Visits Denmark as EU Backs Ukraine in Europe's Future War
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Zelenskyj Visits Denmark as EU Backs Ukraine in Europe's Future War

EU and Denmark are trying once again to show their support for Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj. This is a war about Europe's future, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
Denmark Calls for Stronger EU to Tackle Shared Challenges
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Denmark Calls for Stronger EU to Tackle Shared Challenges

An increased EU budget may be required when the EU must become stronger. The message comes from Denmark when the country now takes over as the presiding country
PKK Leader Criticizes Turkey's Commitment to Disarmament Talks
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PKK Leader Criticizes Turkey's Commitment to Disarmament Talks

A leader within the EU terror-listed Kurdish PKK says that parts within the Turkish government are trying to undermine the attempts to reach a settlement on the disarmament process.
EU Climate Targets for 2040 Face Opposition Over Flexibility
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EU Climate Targets for 2040 Face Opposition Over Flexibility

The flexibility included in the EU's new climate goals for 2040 provokes great anger within S and C. But EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz thinks that the proposal for flexibility "is fundamentally good"
EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union
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EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union

Parts of the EU countries' climate work can take place in countries outside the union with the new climate goal. The proposal is heavily criticized by environmental organizations and similar previous initiatives have been difficult to control
NATO Budget Deal May Boost EU-US Trade, Says EU Leader
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NATO Budget Deal May Boost EU-US Trade, Says EU Leader

The agreement with the USA on new budget targets in Nato can help Europe even in the trade war, hopes EU's Council President António Costa.
EU Proposes New Climate Target Amid Heatwave to Cut Emissions by 2040
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EU Proposes New Climate Target Amid Heatwave to Cut Emissions by 2040

In the midst of an ongoing heat wave, the EU Commission is presenting a new formal climate target. Emissions of greenhouse gases are to be reduced by the year 2040, according to the proposal, in order to be able to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns
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EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns

EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is on his way to Washington for a new round of tariff talks with the US Trade Representative Jamiesen Greer. They now have a week to make a deal before President Donald Trump's so-called tariff pause and negotiation deadline expires on July 9
Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries
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Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

USA is stopping certain promised arms deliveries to Ukraine, in light of concerns that the country's own arsenal has decreased too much, according to the White House. Ukraine responds by summoning a high-ranking American diplomat in Kyiv
EU Responds to Hungary's Claims on Budapest Pride Parade
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EU Responds to Hungary's Claims on Budapest Pride Parade

The EU Commission hits back at accusations from Hungary that the weekend's large pride parade in Budapest was controlled from the outside.
Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe
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Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe

Forest and land fires are spreading while the scorching heat plagues Europe. Strong winds are moving forward and the fire is spreading quickly
EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks
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EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

A general customs duty of 10 percent on almost all export from the EU to the USA. Such a compromise is the EU Commission prepared to agree to, according to sources to the news agency Bloomberg
Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration
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Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration

President Donald Trump has formally dismantled the US sanctions against Syria, in hope of integrating the war-torn country into the global economy.
EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks
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EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks

Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal
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Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal

EU and Ukraine are in principle in agreement on an update of their joint trade agreement.
Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges
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Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Trade war, climate dispute and obstinate Hungarians await as Denmark now takes over as chairman of the EU's Council of Ministers. Good luck, says the predecessor Poland
Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause
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Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause

USA's president Donald Trump says he does not have any plans to extend the 90-day long tariff pause that has been introduced on certain export goods to the USA.
Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict
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Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

In late May, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador due to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Has Israel taken the criticism to heart? We hear the criticism from Sweden, and we hear the criticism from the EU, but when Israel is fighting for its survival against radical forces that want to annihilate us, we expect our friends to understand our situation, says Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman to TT
Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade
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Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade

A record number – up to 200,000, according to the organizer – defied the Hungarian government's ban and marched in Saturday's pride parade in Budapest. We have every right to be here, says Orsi, one of the pride participants
US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause
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US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed
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