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Spanish Foreign Minister calls for EU solidarity ahead of Ceuta migrant crisis meeting
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Spanish Foreign Minister calls for EU solidarity ahead of Ceuta migrant crisis meeting

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares calls for "solidarity" ahead of the EU's extraordinary meeting on the migrant crisis in the exclave of Ceuta, writes El País.
Ukraine sends 70 firefighters to France to help battle wildfires
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Ukraine sends 70 firefighters to France to help battle wildfires

Ukraine has sent firefighters to France to help fight the large forest fires, writes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X.
Italy suspends Schengen free movement cooperation with Spain amid Ceuta migrant crisis
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Italy suspends Schengen free movement cooperation with Spain amid Ceuta migrant crisis

Italy is suspending Schengen cooperation on free movement with Spain, the country’s interior ministry said in a statement, Reuters news agency reports on its website. This is due to the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes
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Sweden warns forests could be hit by EU emissions trading changes

Let emissions rise to save the economy, critics shout as the EU takes a new approach to climate policy. Sweden is pushing back - and fears the forest industry will take the hit
Overnight attacks on Ukraine kill two in Kyiv, several injured
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Overnight attacks on Ukraine kill two in Kyiv, several injured

Several parts of Ukraine were attacked overnight Thursday. In the capital, Kyiv, two people have been killed and several injured
EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan
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EU and Ukraine deepen defence ties with joint drone production plan

The European Commission and Ukraine have entered into a new defence industrial partnership with the goal of joint drone production by the end of the year.
EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children
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EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

Rules are needed for internet giants' access to children, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says.
EU proposes new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers and drug gangs
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EU proposes new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers and drug gangs

Both drug gangs and migrant smugglers could become targets of EU sanctions in the future.
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
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Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara

All the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay
EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico
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EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico

The EU Parliament approves an updated trade agreement with Mexico, hoping for significantly lower customs duties.
Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel
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Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals
EU puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline
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EU puts US customs deal into force, meeting Trump’s deadline

On Wednesday, the EU will implement its part of the customs agreement with the US, thereby meeting President Donald Trump's deadline, AFP reports.
EU gives final approval to new US tariffs
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EU gives final approval to new US tariffs

EU member states have now given their final approval to the tariff settlement with the US reached in the summer of 2025.
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow
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Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow

EU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
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
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.
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
Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum
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Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum

Should Switzerland have a maximum population of 10 million by 2050, effectively stopping all immigration? No, Swiss voters answered in a referendum on Sunday. This shows that fake news and disinformation do not work, Justice Minister Beat Jans said
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.
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.
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
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
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
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