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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
EU leaders' feud: A tragedy
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EU leaders' feud: A tragedy

They were the EU's leading duo for five years, but their relationship increasingly deteriorated. Now, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing scathing criticism from former Council President Charles Michel
EU app ready to verify users' ages online
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EU app ready to verify users' ages online

An EU app is now technically ready to verify users' ages online.
Zelenskyy promises oil to Hungary by end of April
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Zelenskyy promises oil to Hungary by end of April

The damaged pipeline through Ukraine that supplies Russian oil to Hungary will be operational again by the end of the month, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised.
EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime
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EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime

The opposition's victory in the Hungarian election has prompted the president of the European Commission to compare it to how the country stood up to the Soviet regime.
EU to present energy proposals ahead of informal summit in Cyprus
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EU to present energy proposals ahead of informal summit in Cyprus

European measures to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis must be targeted and temporary, urges European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory
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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory

European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X
Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory
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Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory

Péter Magyar's Tisza party won Hungary's crucial election, which could have direct implications for European cooperation. Outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party congratulated them on the victory at an election vigil, saying the result was "painful but clear
EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal
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EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal

After much deliberation, the European Parliament has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. "A significant milestone," US Ambassador Andrew Puzder wrote in a statement
Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee
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Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee

A phone call between a journalist and an EU employee has been intercepted and published in Hungary.
Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree
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Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India
European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US
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European Parliament trade committee backs tariff agreement with the US

The European Parliament's trade committee has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. The next step is to get the full Parliament on board
Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee
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Quick start for new companies in the EU: start in 48 hours with a €100 fee

Just over a thousand kronor and 48 hours. The European Commission hopes no more than that should be required to start a business with a completely new business model
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?
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EU president to visit Sydney - trade deal in the works?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is going to Australia next week - likely in the hope of a trade deal.
EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet
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EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet

We need to talk to Russia - but not yet, says EU Council President António Costa ahead of another fateful summit in Brussels. He expects Hungary to stop blocking EU loans to Ukraine - but cannot say how
EU extends Russian sanctions after Slovak retreat
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EU extends Russian sanctions after Slovak retreat

The EU has announced it is extending sanctions targeting 2,600 Russians and Russian entities.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran
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EU considers gas price cap to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran

The EU is considering price caps on gas to counter rising energy prices caused by the war involving Iran.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says no tears for Iran's regime

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sheds no tears for Iran's fallen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake
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EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake

Europe's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development
Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe
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Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe

Russia can supply both oil and gas to Europe if asked, President Vladimir Putin says. The statement comes shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the EU must ease sanctions on Russian oil as oil prices soar
Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks
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Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks

Germany, Britain and France are open to necessary "defensive measures" against Iran to "destroy Iran's ability to fire missiles and drones".
Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement
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Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU will provisionally apply the controversial trade agreement with South America. "Absolutely brilliant news," says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
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