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Earth Records Hottest May On Record

May 2024 was the warmest May on record, marking the 12th consecutive month in which the global average temperature reached a record value for the corresponding month, according to data…

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Netherlands to kick off four days of EU elections across 27 nations

The Netherlands is the only EU country to start its polling so early, followed by Ireland on Friday. The rest of the EU nations hold their elections over the weekend,…

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A quick look: D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history

D-Day was the Allied troops invasion in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, having been delayed by 24 hours because of poor weather, to fight Nazi Germany in World War…

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EU struggles to counter Russian election disinformation

The European Union's disinformation-busting team last month debunked a Russian-language video on YouTube that said citizens were fleeing dictatorship in EU member Poland and seeking refuge in Belarus, a close…

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Estonians cast first votes in European Parliament election

The first votes have been cast in the European Parliament election. The official election dates are June 6 to 9, with most countries going to the polls on Sunday (June…

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Vatican to EU election voters: don’t dehumanise migrants

The Vatican's point man on migration and social justice on Monday urged EU citizens who might be tempted to vote for far-right parties in this week's European Parliament elections to…

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Microsoft president says few AI deepfakes identified in EU elections

Microsoft has not seen significant use of artificial intelligence in the European Parliamentary elections for creating disinformation campaigns, the company's president told Reuters in an interview. Brad Smith was in…

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Belgian EU presidency urges governments to move toward muzzling Hungary

Belgium, current holder of the rotating Council of the EU presidency, is taking the extraordinary step of urging EU governments to consider moving ahead with the procedure to deprive Hungary…

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Seven political groups fighting in European Parliament election

Voters in the 27 countries of the European Union will elect 720 lawmakers to the European Parliament for the next five years on June 6-9 and are expected to deliver…

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Police raid EU Parliament offices in ‘Russiagate’ probe

Police carried out raids Wednesday in connection to “Russian interference” in the European Parliament, according to a statement by the Belgian federal prosecutor. The searches, conducted at a private residence…

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German mood turned against EU, survey shows before European vote

Public opinion in Germany has shifted against the European Union in the last year, a survey by insurer Allianz showed on Wednesday, just over a week before elections to the…

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EU debates training troops in Ukraine, no common view yet

European Union defence ministers on Tuesday debated the idea of training Ukrainian forces inside the country but did not reach a common position on the sensitive issue, EU foreign policy…

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EU’s Charles Michel backs recognition of Palestinian statehood

While European governments remain split over when — or whether — to recognize Palestinian statehood, European Council President Charles Michel said he would support the move. “I am in favor…

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EU’s Borrell asserts Ukraine’s right to strike Russia

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday urged countries to balance fear of escalation against Ukraine's need to defend itself, saying Kyiv had the right to use Western arms…

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EU agrees to revive Rafah mission, Borrell criticises Israel’s Netanyahu

The European Union agreed in principle on Monday to revive an EU civilian mission at Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip next to Egypt, but said it would…

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EU sanctions Voice of Europe, related businessmen, Czech ministry says

European Union has added Voice of Europe and two businessmen connected to the news website to an EU-wide sanctions list, extending sanctions imposed by the Czech Republic, its foreign ministry…

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Le Pen to Meloni: Let’s team up and form EU Parliament’s No. 2 group

The upcoming European Parliament elections are shaping up to be significant, particularly with the rise of far-right parties in France and Italy. Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni, leaders of…

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European Union Elections 2024: Impact of Political Violence on Voters’ Choices

In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc’s most controversial…

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EU anti-piracy force frees ship from suspected pirates off Somalia

The European Union's anti-piracy force in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea said on Friday the Liberian-flagged merchant vessel Basilisk had been freed from suspected pirates off the coast of…

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France’s Macron wants EU top job for Draghi

French President Emmanuel Macron wants a top job in Brussels for Italy's former Prime Minister Mario Draghi — it's just a matter of figuring out the right role. One of…

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Von der Leyen backs Polish, Greek calls for EU air defense shield

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed a demand from Polish and Greek Prime ministers Donald Tusk and Kyriakos Mitsotakis to create an EU-funded air defense shield. "The…

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Russia says EU will feel ‘full measure’ of retaliation over frozen assets plan

The European Union will feel the "full measure" of Russian retaliation over its plan to use income from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova…

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ITA-Lufthansa deal poses competition risks says Vestager

he proposed ITA-Lufthansa merger that is being held up by the European Commission poses competition risks, European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Thursday. She said the deal, which has an…

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EU gives Hungary two months to address concerns over ‘sovereignty’ law

The European Commission said on Thursday it had given Hungary two months to alleviate concerns over a law that imposes jail terms for groups that accept foreign funds for political…

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European Commission Post: Politico’s Pick for Malta’s Candidate

Miriam Dalli has been named by the influential international news outlet Politico as Malta’s favoured candidate for a European Commission post when top European jobs will be up for grabs…

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WATCH: Lead candidates for Commission Presidency in Eurovision debate

As the European Parliament election approaches, the lead candidates for the Commission Presidency square off today in a Eurovision debate. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which is organising the debate,…

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Moldova signs security and defense pact with EU

Moldova signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union on Tuesday — the first non-EU country to form such an agreement. The partnership will "enhance the country's resilience”…

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Ukraine and EU push to start membership talks in June

Brussels officials are pushing to begin formal negotiations over Ukraine joining the European Union as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Behind the scenes, diplomats…

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Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

Europe's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed on Tuesday a political deal reached in December, setting a potential global benchmark for…

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Commissioner’s offering of EU ‘solidarity’ with Iran creates storm

EU commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič has insisted he was not offering “political support” to the Iranian regime after ending a post confirming the provision of satellite assistance to…

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ECB warns against high levels of public debt

The European Central Bank has warned that the European countries' inability to continue reducing their public debt makes them susceptible to negative impacts from geopolitical tensions and persistently high interest…

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New Dutch government to look for ‘opt out’ of EU asylum rules

The incoming Dutch government led by nationalist Geert Wilders' PVV party will look to opt out of European Union migration rules, as its says it is facing an asylum crisis.Wilders…

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EU forecasts gradual expansion amid high geopolitical risks in latest economic forecast

The European Commission predicts that the European Union's economy will see slow but increasing economic growth this year and next year, according to a new forecast published on Wednesday. The…

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EU urges Georgia to withdraw ‘foreign agent’ bill

The European Union urged Georgia on Wednesday to withdraw its controversial "foreign agents" law and warned that the measure would set back the country's ambitions to join the bloc. "The…

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French, Dutch seek EU sanctions on financial institutions helping Russia military

France and the Netherlands are seeking European Union sanctions on any financial institution in the world that helps Russia's military pay for goods or technology for making weapons, according to…

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Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law

A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU's flagship policy to restore damaged nature, amid concerns the law could be shelved…

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EU agrees on a new migration pact

European Union nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system on Tuesday as campaigning for Europe-wide elections next month gathers pace, with migration expected to be an important…

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EU draws up long-term security commitments to Ukraine

The European Union has drawn up pledges of long-term security support for Ukraine, assuring Kyiv of more weapons, military training and other aid for years to come, according to a…

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EU survey shows increasing participation by young people in civil society

A new Eurobarometer survey has shown that an increasing number of young people are increasingly participating in civil life. 64% said that they have participated in the activities of one…

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European election 2024: When it is and key issues you need to know

European Union citizens will vote on June 6-9 in elections to choose 720 new members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for the next five years. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT The…

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‘Plausible’ June rate cut as European equities hit record highs

According to Euronews, the latest minutes from the European Central Bank meeting indicated a rising chance for easing monetary policy in June. While a majority support maintaining current rates. The…

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Whooping cough epidemic sweeps Europe

European countries have reported a surge in whooping cough cases in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, with 10 times as many identified as in each of the previous…

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Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 – EU’s Borrell

Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said late on Thursday ahead of…

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EU allocates €125 million in humanitarian aid for most vulnerable in Yemen

The European Commission is providing €125 million in new EU humanitarian funding to address the most pressing needs of people in Yemen amidst the ongoing crisis and escalating tensions in…

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Europe Day: celebrating solidarity, democracy and diversity

Europe Day, celebrated every year on 9 May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration which was presented in 1950. This founding document of the European Union laid the groundwork for…

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Von der Leyen’s campaign website hit by cyberattack

Cyber attackers targeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s electoral website using bots, she said Tuesday evening. “My campaign website ursula2024.eu was attacked by bots,” she wrote on X,…

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Politico reports MEPs doubt on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges

Members of the European Parliament’s health committeehave questioned the nomination of Maltese Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne for the post of European commissioner after it emerged he will face criminal…

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EU envoys agree to use profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Ambassadors from European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to use windfall profits from Russian central bank assets frozen in the EU for Ukraine's defence, the Belgian government said. Ministers still…

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EU adopts first law tackling violence against women

European Union (EU) countries on Tuesday gave the green light to the bloc's first law devoted to combatting violence against women. The sweeping new legislation aims to protect women in the…

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EU announces deal with Andorra and San Marino

European microstates Andorra and San Marino are to get expanded access to the EU's single market — but their important financial sectors are to be excluded for now. Once ratified,…

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World’s record-breaking temperature streak extends through April

The world just experienced its hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on…

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Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains

Support is not limited to a traditional base of disgruntled older men. A recent German poll showed 22% of under-30s would vote for the country's far-right AfD. RN's president is…

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Conflict of interest concerns raised over MEPs’ second jobs

Half a dozen members of the European parliament earn more from second jobs than as EU lawmakers, according to analysis that raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. The campaign…

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EU ends rule of law proceedings against Poland

The European Union Commission is to end six years of rule of law proceedings against Poland, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, marking the opening of a…

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Air France, Lufthansa Group airlines part of EU greenwashing probe

Air France, its Dutch arm KLM, Norwegian, SAS and several Lufthansa Group airlines are among 20 carriers being investigated by the European Union for potential greenwashing, the companies said. The…

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UPDATED: EU chief will urge ‘fair’ China competition in Paris talks with Xi

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she will press for "fair" competition with China in talks with its President Xi Jinping, who is in Paris on a state…

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EU’s Charles Michel: We must respond to current geopolitical chaos with further expansion

The European Union needs to respond to current geopolitical chaos with further expansion, European Council chief Charles Michel told Polish daily Rzeczpospolita. In an exclusive interview, he said he believes…

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