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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback
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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback

A setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling
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US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling

The tariff agreements that the United States has entered into with other parts of the world remain in effect - despite the Supreme Court ruling and President Trump's plans for new tariffs, the country's trade representative, Jamieson Greer, tells CBS.
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation
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Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation

Hungary will block the EU's new sanctions package against Russia, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Somaliland courts US for exclusive access to minerals
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Somaliland courts US for exclusive access to minerals

The Somali breakaway region of Somaliland is courting the United States in its pursuit of independence.
Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?
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Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?

Should women in the EU receive financial support if they are forced to leave their home country to have a safe and legal abortion? Yes, according to Sweden and others. The European Commission is expected to make its decision this week
Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US
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Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US

Defrance never goes to McDonald's or Starbucks - and checks the filmmaker's political beliefs before watching an American film. Donald Trump only understands money
Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth
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Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth

President Donald Trump's counter-move on the tariff issue came after just a couple of hours. The uncertainty surrounding the new announcement will remain for much longer, Persson says
EU holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully
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EU holds crisis meeting after US Supreme Court tariff decision, analyzing it carefully

The EU is now analyzing the implications of a tariff decision by the U. S
Norway rejects Trump's claim it will host peace council meeting
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Norway rejects Trump's claim it will host peace council meeting

Norway firmly denies that the country will host a gathering for Donald Trump's "peace council" - which Trump himself has claimed.
Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission
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Publishers report scam ads on Facebook to the European Commission

Publishers are now turning to the European Commission to put a stop to fraudulent ads on Facebook.
How the EU wants to support border areas in the East
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How the EU wants to support border areas in the East

Declining border trade, reduced tourism, threats and displacement have affected border areas. Now the European Commission is presenting a strategy to boost border areas in Finland, Poland and the Baltics that have stagnated during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine
Sweden votes no to EU budget again
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Sweden votes no to EU budget again

Sweden is once again voting against granting discharge for the EU's annual budget. It is important to highlight that things are going in the wrong direction, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington
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EU Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's peace council meeting in Washington

EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, represents the Union when President Donald Trump's "peace council" meets for the first time in Washington, DC.
Widespread criticism of Israel's new rules in the West Bank
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Widespread criticism of Israel's new rules in the West Bank

International criticism is being directed at the Israeli government's decision to strengthen control over areas in the occupied West Bank through new settler regulations. The EU is demanding that Israel withdraw the regulations, and neighboring countries are warning that peace efforts are being undermined
Crisis did not accelerate the EU's move towards fossil freedom
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Crisis did not accelerate the EU's move towards fossil freedom

Even though the EU doubled fossil fuel subsidies during the 2022 energy crisis, fossil fuel use did not increase.
Orbán's challenger says Hungary's place is in Europe
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Orbán's challenger says Hungary's place is in Europe

The election campaign has kicked off in Hungary. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says he is ready to take over the helm - and prevent Hungary from “drifting out of the EU
Relationship crisis in Munich - what happened at the Munich Security Conference
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Relationship crisis in Munich - what happened at the Munich Security Conference

Did world leaders at the Munich Security Conference succeed in patching up the troubled relationship between the U. S
Orbán says EU, not Russia, is the big threat
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Orbán says EU, not Russia, is the big threat

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the EU, not Russia, poses the real threat to Hungary. The remark comes as he campaigns for parliamentary elections in April
Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?
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Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?

After decades of economic weakness and unstable governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could be the next EU leader in Brussels
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe

Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes
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Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes

Participating in or associating with a criminal gang should be made a punishable offense, government investigators suggest. Police estimate that around 700 people would be sentenced to prison each year if the law is enacted
EU billions to Hungary from 2023 decision could be withdrawn, court advisor says
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EU billions to Hungary from 2023 decision could be withdrawn, court advisor says

The European Commission should revoke its 2023 decision to release previously frozen billions in aid to Hungary, a senior advisor to the European Court of Justice said.
China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products from the EU
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China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products from the EU

China lowers tariffs on certain dairy products imported from the EU.
This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics
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This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics

Donald Trump's tariff threat against countries that support Greenland was a real eye-opener. When EU heads of state and government meet now to talk about competitiveness, it is actually about how EU countries will stand on their own in a new, threatening world
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