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Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU
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Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU

An entry ban on former Russian soldiers who were active during Russia's full-scale offensive against Ukraine. This is what the European Commission is proposing as part of its 21st sanctions package against the Russian war economy
Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible
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Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is participating in a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia on Tuesday. "As one of our partners said today during our meeting, Europe cannot protect itself without Ukraine," the president said in Tallinn
Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia
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Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia

Armenia has embarked on a pro-Western path under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has angered Moscow. Pashinyan has also become a polarizing force in the country
More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all EU gigs since 2021
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More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all EU gigs since 2021

More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all their gigs in EU countries since 2021.
Deadlock in the EU over flight rights as June 15 deadline looms
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Deadlock in the EU over flight rights as June 15 deadline looms

EU countries and the European Parliament have not yet agreed on new air passenger rights, despite marathon negotiations since Tuesday.
Do like Helmut Kohl - Albania calls for a larger EU
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Do like Helmut Kohl - Albania calls for a larger EU

Albania urges the EU to be braver and let new countries in at today's summit in Montenegro.
EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
Swedish anger towards Russian tourists as minister urges EU to tighten visa controls
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Swedish anger towards Russian tourists as minister urges EU to tighten visa controls

Hundreds of thousands of Russian tourists receive visas to Europe every year - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now Sweden is calling on the EU to tighten controls
Minority agreement opens way for Ukraine's EU membership talks
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Minority agreement opens way for Ukraine's EU membership talks

Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement on the treatment of Ukraine's Hungarian minority. The agreement paves the way for Ukraine to begin concrete talks on EU accession
Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states
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Energy crisis prompts EU to ease budget rules for member states

The European Commission is easing its budget rules to help member states deal with rising energy prices.
New fines for Shein in France over shortcomings in consumer protection
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New fines for Shein in France over shortcomings in consumer protection

Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is being fined by French authorities for serious shortcomings in product traceability, eco-labeling, and delivery times.
Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected
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Half victory for Meta against the EU over Marketplace designation, Messenger appeal rejected

The European Commission was wrong to define Meta's buying-and-selling service, Marketplace on Facebook, as particularly significant; the EU Court of Justice has ruled.
After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe
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After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe

Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) downplays the Trump administration's new tariff game. "My impression is that there doesn't seem to be any drama for Sweden and Europe," he tells TT
After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services
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After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services

Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases
Politico: Ukraine can start EU membership negotiations on June 15
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Politico: Ukraine can start EU membership negotiations on June 15

Ukraine and Moldova may open their first so-called negotiation clusters for EU membership on June 15.
Extraordinary EU meeting on Ebola to discuss preparedness and cooperation
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Extraordinary EU meeting on Ebola to discuss preparedness and cooperation

EU health ministers will hold an extraordinary meeting on the Ebola situation.
Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president
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Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president

Péter Magyar, the newly appointed prime minister, announced that the constitution will be rewritten to make it possible to remove Hungary's president.
Ready for deportation camps outside the EU as new return regulation agreed
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Ready for deportation camps outside the EU as new return regulation agreed

Those expelled from the EU will be able to gather in camps outside the union - and soon asylum seekers, too. But human rights organizations are critical as migration policy is tightened another notch
Online gambling tax could bring just over SEK 20 billion a year to EU budget
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Online gambling tax could bring just over SEK 20 billion a year to EU budget

An EU tax on online gambling could provide just over SEK 20 billion a year to the EU's common budget.
Lawyer Peter Nobel, Sweden's first Discrimination Ombudsman, has died at 94
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Lawyer Peter Nobel, Sweden's first Discrimination Ombudsman, has died at 94

Sweden's first Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) has died. Lawyer Peter Nobel was 94
Putin demands Armenia hold referendum on future EU membership
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Putin demands Armenia hold referendum on future EU membership

President Vladimir Putin and three Russian political allies are demanding that Armenia hold a referendum on future EU membership. The move comes as Armenia, previously loyal to Moscow, turns its sights to Brussels
EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms
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EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms

The EU is releasing over 170 billion kronor in aid to Hungary when and if the country implements its reforms. "If I get money like this every time I come here, I will come more often," said a satisfied Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels
Ebola: Patient in Congo declared cured and released from hospital
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Ebola: Patient in Congo declared cured and released from hospital

A patient in Congo with confirmed Ebola was declared cured and discharged this week, the WHO announced. It is the first known such case during the ongoing outbreak, but the number of unreported cases is believed to be large
Norway wants the EU to allow more oil from the Arctic
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Norway wants the EU to allow more oil from the Arctic

Norwegian politicians, officials and lobbyists are pushing to lift the EU ban on new oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, Bloomberg reports. The push comes ahead of the EU's adoption of new guidelines for the Arctic at the end of September
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