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Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban
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Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban

Germany is taking the lead as demands increase to scrap the EU ban on new petrol cars from 2035. Sweden is so far holding out in the heated debate, where jobs, growth and geopolitics are pitted against the environment
EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen
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EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen

EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations
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EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen promises billions to drones in Ukraine – and sharp proposals for developing a "drone wall".
EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine
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EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine

EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy
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EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy

How do we build a drone wall? EU gathers for crisis meeting after recent notable inflights from the east. We must learn the game, urges Estonia's defence chief
GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad
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GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad

A plane with Spain's Minister of Defense on board has been subjected to a suspected disruption attack, reports Europa Press.
EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement
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EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement

EU and Indonesia have reached an agreement on a free trade agreement.
EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package
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EU Plans to Ban Russian LNG in New Sanctions Package

The EU Commission wants to stop Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It's time to turn off the tap, says Chairman Ursula von der Leyen
EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza
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EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza

Stopped ministers and settlers as well as increased tariffs for billions are included when the EU Commission wants to sharpen the tone against Israel's actions in Gaza. But almost everything can be rejected by unwilling EU countries – and Israel is warning of countermeasures
EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism
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EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

Vital for both the economy and Ukraine – or just unbalanced and unclear? Tough measures await in the EU with scathing criticism of the summer's USA agreement.
Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns
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Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

The Second World War and Donald Trump. There are two heavy reasons why the EU still cannot take joint measures regarding Israel's war in Gaza
Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences
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Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences

Russia warns Poland of "consequences" if it does not change its decision to close the border to Russian ally Belarus.
EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State
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EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

The EU Parliament supports recognition of Palestine as an independent state. –We should have said this a long time ago, says EU Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V)
New Concerns Arise for Ursula von der Leyen in European Parliament
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New Concerns Arise for Ursula von der Leyen in European Parliament

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen easily survived a vote of no confidence in the European Parliament on July 10. Now two more are waiting, probably in October
Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful
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Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

The EU Commission's promise of more measures against Israel receives both praise and criticism in the EU Parliament. Shameful, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD)
EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns
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EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen warns of new sharp measures against Israel. We are putting our bilateral support to Israel on ice, she promises in a speech in Strasbourg
Trump Questions Russian Drone Incursion in Poland
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Trump Questions Russian Drone Incursion in Poland

”What's the thing with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones?”, reads US President Donald Trump's first comment on the Russian violation. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) calls the violations ”unacceptable”
EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Faces Pressure in Parliament This Autumn
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EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Faces Pressure in Parliament This Autumn

Criticized trade agreements and the inability regarding Gaza make the ground shake under Ursula von der Leyen in the EU parliament. The discontent can bring down the entire EU commission
Zelenskyj: Putin Tests Global Response with Ukraine Attacks
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Zelenskyj: Putin Tests Global Response with Ukraine Attacks

Donald Trump says he can imagine further sanctions against Russia and similar messages have come from European quarters. But Volodymyr Zelenskyj demands actions, not words
Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions
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Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions

A hundred years in crisis is portrayed for Europe due to the concessions to Donald Trump. The EU leadership is pressured and criticized by heavy voices in Brussels
Russian Signal Disruptions Threaten Air Safety in Europe
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Russian Signal Disruptions Threaten Air Safety in Europe

In four months, nearly 123,000 flights have been disrupted by Russian signals that hit GPS and other satellite systems.
26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support
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26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support

26 countries are ready to send soldiers to Ukraine to maintain a ceasefire after a future peace agreement, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after the summit in Paris. Russia has nothing to say about the issue of foreign soldiers in Ukraine, emphasizes Nato chief Mark Rutte
Increased GPS Disruptions in Swedish Airspace Over Baltic Sea
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Increased GPS Disruptions in Swedish Airspace Over Baltic Sea

The number of GPS disruptions over the Baltic Sea has increased sharply, show figures from the Transport Agency. During 2025, disruptions have been reported on average three times a day
15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared
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15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared

At least 15 people have been killed since a well-known cable car derailed in Portugal's capital Lisbon. National mourning has been declared
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