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EU expected to propose ban on PFAS in everyday products
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EU expected to propose ban on PFAS in everyday products

PFAS pose a growing risk to human health and the environment, EU experts say. A committee is calling for "broad restrictions" on the so-called forever chemicals
EU Parliament to vote again on temporary 'chat control' rules after member states reject extension
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EU Parliament to vote again on temporary 'chat control' rules after member states reject extension

The European Parliament's position on temporarily extending rules to combat online child abuse was rejected by member states. Now the Parliament is voting again
Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic
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Hungary must wait for SAFE defense fund loans after EU approves France and Czech Republic

The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to multi-billion-dollar loans from the SAFE defense fund to the Czech Republic and France. But Hungary will have to continue to wait
French victory as Lille selected for new EU customs authority headquarters
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French victory as Lille selected for new EU customs authority headquarters

The EU's new customs authority, ECA, will be headquartered in Lille, France.
Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee
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Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee

A phone call between a journalist and an EU employee has been intercepted and published in Hungary.
EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology
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EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology

The European Commission hopes EU funding will help small businesses quickly develop drones and other new weapons technologies.
Sharp 27 percent decline in asylum applications in the EU
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Sharp 27 percent decline in asylum applications in the EU

The number of new asylum applications in the EU fell by 27 percent last year, according to aggregate statistics from Eurostat.
European car sales rise - Tesla is racing
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European car sales rise - Tesla is racing

New car registrations in the EU rose 1. 4 percent in February compared to last year, according to statistics from the industry association ACEA
Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree
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Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India
EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts

The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May
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EU-Mercosur trade agreement to enter provisional effect from 1 May

The EU's new trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in South America will enter into provisional effect on May 1.
Poland has long suspected Hungary of tipping off the Kremlin
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Poland has long suspected Hungary of tipping off the Kremlin

Hungary has been passing sensitive EU talks directly to Russia for years, The Washington Post reports. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he has long suspected as much, but Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó calls the information "fake news
Tens of thousands protest against the government in Prague
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Tens of thousands protest against the government in Prague

Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday in Letná Park in the Czech capital, Prague, to demonstrate against the government and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Kristersson: Bottleneck revenues will remain in Sweden
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Kristersson: Bottleneck revenues will remain in Sweden

Sweden's revenue from congestion charges will not have to be shared with other countries, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said during Thursday's EU summit in Brussels.
Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows
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Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows

Support for adopting the euro as Sweden's currency is falling, according to the latest SOM survey. At the same time, Swedes' positive attitudes towards the EU are at a record high
European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US
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European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US

The European Parliament's trade committee has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. The next step is to get the full Parliament on board
Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine
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Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine

Fierce criticism and a "massive scolding" were voiced, but EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stubbornly refuses billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East
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Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East

Explosions and fires are reported at energy facilities in areas around the Persian Gulf. Israel has attacked Iran's largest gas field, and Qatar's main facilities have been attacked by Iran, causing US President Donald Trump to rage
Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee
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Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee

Just over a thousand kronor and 48 hours. The European Commission hopes no more than that should be required to start a business with a completely new business model
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?
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EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is going to Australia next week - likely in the hope of a trade deal.
EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet
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EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet

We need to talk to Russia - but not yet, says EU Council President António Costa ahead of another fateful summit in Brussels. He expects Hungary to stop blocking EU loans to Ukraine - but cannot say how
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