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Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right
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Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages
The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion
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The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

The EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology
USA and EU meet after tariff threats
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USA and EU meet after tariff threats

The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Trump's New World Order: Might is Right
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Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages
The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"
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The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

The Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day
EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution
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EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza.
EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready
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EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs
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So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts
Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry
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Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

What is required to guarantee a "robust and sustainable" automotive industry? The question is being asked in Brussels where crisis meetings are to lead to an action plan as early as March.
EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible
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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Billion Support to Jordan from EU
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Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement
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Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation
EU buys gas for Transnistria
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EU buys gas for Transnistria

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests
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The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

The EU is ready to quickly discuss and negotiate with the new US President Donald Trump, but without giving up its own interests, assures EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. And she firmly stands behind the fight against climate change
EU updates Mexico agreement
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EU updates Mexico agreement

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid
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Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts
EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back
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EU Base Still Ill - But Soon Back

The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan
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The EU has paid the first part of the Ukraine loan

The EU has paid out the first part of a loan based on returns from frozen Russian assets in EU countries. The paid-out amount corresponds to approximately 35 billion kronor
Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia
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Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has cancelled all trips and official appearances until mid-January since she was struck by "a severe pneumonia".
The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU
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The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries
Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv
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Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv

Six ambassadors have been injured in the latest wave of Russian robot attacks on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The damage sparks outrage in capitals across Europe and the world
Car Crisis Under Review in Europe
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Car Crisis Under Review in Europe

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense
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Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Air defense is on the wish list when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Brussels. Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to keep a lid on potential peace talks
EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return
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EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

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