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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The European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.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.
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
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