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A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH
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A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH

The European Commission is backing down on its promise to revise the REACH chemicals law. Instead, it is promising simplifications
Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone
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Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone

Wiretapped phones, tape recorders in the walls and secret meeting rooms. Welcome to Brussels - where ambassadors shout "good night" to the ceilings
Cecilia Malmström could become rector of the College of Europe
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Cecilia Malmström could become rector of the College of Europe

Former EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström is being identified as one of the leading candidates for the post of rector at the College of Europe, the EU university.
Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus
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Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not attending this week's EU summits in Cyprus. His Polish counterpart does not miss him
EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
After the veto, work begins on new sanctions packages
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After the veto, work begins on new sanctions packages

The 20th package of sanctions against Russia has just been completed. The EU will start work on the 21st package
Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept
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Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept

The big money fight is here as EU leaders try to agree on the next long-term budget. Adapt your appetite to your food supply, not the other way around, urges the Prime Minister
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks
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Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks

The EU loan is complete and new sanctions have been imposed. Ukraine now hopes for further progress
Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved
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Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved

Both the EU's giant loan to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia have been approved, the Cypriot EU Presidency announced. Hungary and Slovakia will once again receive Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline - which has become a stumbling block to the loan
Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war
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Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war

House by house, village by village. Israeli bulldozers are demolishing communities in southern Lebanon - civilians are fleeing in terror
Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership
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Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership

EU countries agree to develop an accession agreement with Montenegro - a major step on the path to membership.
EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis
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EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis

The European Commission is now presenting an energy package to help member states tackle the energy crisis. The situation is serious
Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal
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Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal

Hungary ends its opposition to an EU loan of €90 billion to Ukraine. The EU has provisionally approved the loan and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia
New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says
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New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says

In the shadow of the war in Iran, the Trump administration is preparing for a new round of tariffs this summer. According to U
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
European Court of Justice rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violated EU law
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European Court of Justice rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violated EU law

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary violated EU law by passing a law that stigmatizes and marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan
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Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan

Sweden, together with the European Commission, will hold talks with the Taliban. The goal is to enable deportations to Afghanistan - but the announcement is being criticized
EU leaders' feud: A tragedy
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EU leaders' feud: A tragedy

They were the EU's leading duo for five years, but their relationship increasingly deteriorated. Now, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing scathing criticism from former Council President Charles Michel
UN and EU say $71.4 billion needed to rebuild Gaza
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UN and EU say $71.4 billion needed to rebuild Gaza

It will take enormous sums of money to rebuild war-torn Gaza, according to a report from the EU and the UN.
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements
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Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements

The Swedish government, alongside France, is demanding that the EU increase pressure on Israel, for example by introducing tariffs or bans on imports of products from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria
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Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria

Former President Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria, promising to fight corruption - but also a more benevolent attitude towards Russia.
The pandemic continues to plague, costing billions
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The pandemic continues to plague, costing billions

Post-COVID is not just a healthcare problem, but also an economic challenge. A new OECD report describes the extensive economic consequences of the disease
Spain urges EU to scrap trade deal with Israel
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Spain urges EU to scrap trade deal with Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants the EU to terminate its association agreement with Israel.
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