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EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024
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EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024

For the first time since December 2024, all EU countries can agree on a joint statement on Ukraine.
EU concerns over China causing serious problems, says Sweden
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EU concerns over China causing serious problems, says Sweden

Put up a common front, urges Sweden, as the EU looks for ways to deal with its growing trade problems with China.
Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations
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Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations

Belgium has received visa applications from five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, who will discuss deportations with the EU and Sweden.
After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels
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After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is no longer there - but that doesn't mean peace and quiet at EU summits. Here are the new "troublemakers" in Brussels
Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament
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Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament

Tougher rules for deportations have been hammered out by the European Parliament. They now open the possibility of holding deportees in camps outside the European Union
US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU
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US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU

During Tuesday's debate in the European Parliament, several members called for faster European expansion in AI, semiconductors and cloud services, according to the proposal presented by the European Commission in early June.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU
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European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU

Veggie burger lovers in the EU can breathe a sigh of relief after the European Parliament finally approved a deal on the names of food products.
EU summit with Britain set for July 22
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EU summit with Britain set for July 22

The EU and the UK have agreed that July 22 will be the date for the next summit between their leaders in London and Brussels.
EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine
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EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine

China's military has trained Russian soldiers who will go to battle in Ukraine, according to the EU's foreign policy chief.
Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg
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Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg

No, nein, no, say Sweden and a number of like-minded people, as the EU's budget battle has now landed in a first compromise proposal. A cut of 20 percent - not 2 percent - is the counter-offer
Middle East expert: Trump will have to deal with Lebanon
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Middle East expert: Trump will have to deal with Lebanon

The US and Iran are said to have agreed to end the war on all fronts - including in Lebanon. The question is whether Israel plans to play along
Zelensky suggests G7 summit or United States as locations for meeting with Putin
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Zelensky suggests G7 summit or United States as locations for meeting with Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin should attend the ongoing G7 meeting for direct talks with Ukraine - or meet in the United States.
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
Historic for Ukraine as EU negotiations begin
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Historic for Ukraine as EU negotiations begin

After Hungary's long-running blockade, Ukraine and Moldova are now beginning formal negotiations for EU membership.
EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel
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EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas promises to urge the European Commission to impose further trade sanctions on Israel.
Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations
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Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations

Ukraine and Moldova will formally begin the first negotiations to join the EU on Monday, Euronews reports.
EU agrees on new air passenger rights
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EU agrees on new air passenger rights

Airlines will be banned from charging extra for parents and children to sit together, one of the points in the new aviation agreement that EU member states have now agreed to, diplomats told AFP.
The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing
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The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing

Fingerprints will be taken from everyone seeking asylum and from those in collective accommodation at reception and return centres. The EU's new migration and asylum pact is now being introduced, but in Sweden parts of national legislation are lagging behind
Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says
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Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says

Bulgaria has decided to stop arms deliveries from its army's warehouses to Ukraine, the country's new Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, said in connection with a government meeting on Wednesday, Ekot reports.
New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer
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New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer

Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, is proposing a long-term budget that is 2 percent lower than the European Commission's initial offer. However, Sweden wants deeper cuts
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rivals

The European Commission is now ordering tech giant Meta to ensure that competing AI services have free access to the messaging service WhatsApp within five working days.
Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency
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Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency

Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers
Criticism of Danish AI envoy to the EU over Siemens ties
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Criticism of Danish AI envoy to the EU over Siemens ties

Danish board professional and entrepreneur Jim Hagemann Snabe has been appointed as a special AI envoy to the EU - but his neutrality is being questioned.
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