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EU Commission to ‘leave doors open’ for social media ban

The European Commission is “leaving all doors open” to shield children from the harmful effects of social media platforms including age restrictions at the EU level, spokesperson Thomas Regnier told…

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European Commission dismisses NGOs’ call to stop financing of Libyan Coast Guard

The European Commission has dismissed a call from 42 civil society organisations for it to stop financing the so-called Libyan Coast Guards whose agents are deployed on the country’s coast…

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EU Commission rules out pause on AI Act

The European Commission has dismissed growing calls for a suspension of the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act, despite increasing pressure from business groups and political leaders. Addressing the European…

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European Medicines Agency refutes Trump’s link between paracetamol and autism

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) joined a chorus of medical opinion stating on Tuesday that paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy and that there is no evidence linking it…

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EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions

Talks are intensifying about a so-called drone wall to protect Europe's eastern borders from the Kremlin after a series of airspace violations by Russian warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles. Seven…

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Von der Leyen says not thinking about German presidential election

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen isn’t thinking about running in Germany’s 2027 presidential election, the German politician said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday. “I am fully…

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From Valletta to Vienna: The EU’s Safest and Riskiest Cities for Gun Crime

This report, compiled by Euronews, examines the latest data on gun crime across the European Union, comparing which countries and capitals — including Valletta — rank among the safest and…

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Finland says no to more joint EU debt

Finland is opposed to a European Commission proposal that the European Union be able to take on more joint debt, Finance Minister Riikka Purra said on Friday. The European Commission…

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Call for European Parliament to condemn Charlie Kirk murder

The European Parliament should condemn the recent murders of American conservative political activist Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, according to a resolution tabled by 84 right wing MEPs.…

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Metsola: EU Membership a Security Guarantee for Ukraine

Ukraine’s EU accession would serve as a deterrent to future Russian attacks once a peace deal is reached, the president of the European Parliament told Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “We see EU…

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EU Commission proposes suspending free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed suspending a trade arrangement affecting about 5.8 billion euros ($6.87 billion) of Israeli exports due to the Gaza war, although the measure does not…

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EU Socialists to kick out party of Slovakia’s Fico

The Party of European Socialists has voted to permanently kick out Slovakia’s Smer party, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, according to four officials with knowledge of the decision. The…

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UPDATE: EU won’t discuss new Russia sanctions package on Wed, no new date set

The European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine was removed from the agenda of a meeting of EU government representatives in Brussels on Wednesday,…

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Von der Leyen Urges Strategic Autonomy for Europe in Face of War, Rising Tensions

The European Union’s most powerful official warned Wednesday that Europe is battling against a series of threats posed by Russia, new global trade challenges and even other major world powers…

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LIVE: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union speech

The annual State of the Union (SOTEU) address – the European Commission President’s flagship speech to the European Parliament – took place this morning at 9am in Strasbourg, with Ursula…

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EU to slash food and fast fashion waste

Following negotiations between its 27 member states, the EU has introduced 30% reduction targets on food waste generated by households, retailers and restaurants. The goals are to be met by…

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EU Political Groups call for decisive action ahead of SOTEU address

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union (SOTEU) address on Wednesday morning to the European Parliament, setting out her vision for the…

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Europe at a Crossroads: Von der Leyen’s State of the Union Address to Face Rising Expectations

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union address tomorrow in Strasbourg, a speech that is expected to set the tone for what…

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First Chinese delegation in 7 years to visit European Parliament

A delegation of Chinese politicians is to visit the European Parliament for the first time after more that seven years of frozen relations. The meeting, which is still being finalized…

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EU should seek safeguards from foreign stablecoins, ECB says

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has urged EU lawmakers to enforce strict equivalence standards on foreign stablecoin issuers to prevent potential financial instability within the bloc. Speaking at a…

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Europe to US: Coalition of the willing is ‘ready’ on security guarantees for Ukraine

European allies are pressing for certainty that the United States will provide a crucial backstop before they move ahead with security guarantees for Ukraine, according to the Elysée. Officials in…

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European Socialists mobilize against Trump’s trade deal

The biggest challenge to the trade accord struck between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump is not coming from Washington, but from Brussels. The…

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EU weighs outsourcing chunk of emission cuts to poorer nations

A loophole in the EU’s new climate target could allow the bloc to outsource pollution cuts to poorer nations on a scale greater than the annual emissions of France and…

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Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen’s plane during Bulgaria trip

During Ursula von der Leyen’s official tour of EU member states bordering Russia and Belarus, the airplane carrying the European Commission President reportedly experienced GPS jamming, forcing it to land…

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EU Member States divided over Gaza at Copenhagen meeting

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has admitted that the European Union’s failure to reach unity on Gaza is both personally difficult and damaging to the bloc’s global credibility. Speaking after…

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EU to scrap tariffs on US goods to pave way for lower car duties

The European Commission has proposed scrapping duties on imported U.S. industrial goods in exchange for lower U.S. tariffs on European cars, a central element of the trade agreement reached last…

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EU summons Russian envoy after strike on diplomatic mission

The European Union has formally summoned Russia’s envoy in Brussels after a devastating missile and drone strike in Kyiv severely damaged the bloc’s diplomatic mission. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas…

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EU’s Kyiv base damaged in Russian drone attack

Russia's overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital damaged the EU delegation's building in the city, the EU Commission said on Thursday. The delegation's staff were safe, EU Commission…

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EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she’s ‘not available’ for German presidency

Ursula von der Leyen is not available to be the next German president, a spokesperson for the European Commission chief has told Euronews, in response to German media reports connecting…

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EU Commission labels alleged Libyan attack on NGO ship ‘worrying development’

The European Commission considers an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting on the NGO boat Ocean Viking, which occurred on Sunday, a “worrying development”. This is one of several documented occasions…

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Metsola: Europe must change or risk irrelevance, calls Gaza crisis ‘intolerable’

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday echoed Mario Draghi’s warning that the European Union risks sliding into irrelevance unless it changes course, but pushed back against the former Italian…

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EU countries push to abolish trade barriers with Mediterranean partners

Several EU countries are pushing to use a forthcoming EU strategic deal over the Mediterranean to drop trade barriers with selected North African and Middle Eastern states and having them…

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Foreign workers have boosted euro zone economy, ECB’s Lagarde says

An influx of foreign workers has given the euro zone's economy a boost in recent years, helping offset shorter working hours and lower real wages, European Central Bank President Christine…

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EU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus

The European Union is suffering its worst wildfire season on record, surpassing 1 million hectares burned on Thursday. Fires have burned 1,016,000 hectares — an area larger than Cyprus or around…

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EU pushes for reduced US autos tariff from August 1 as joint text limits exemptions

The European Union will work to ensure lower U.S. tariffs on its car exports are applied retroactively to August 1, the bloc's trade chief said on Thursday, as the transatlantic…

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Italy Reports Most West Nile Virus Cases in Europe, ECDC Warns of Wider Spread

Italy has reported the highest number of West Nile virus cases in Europe this season, with 274 confirmed infections, according to new data released by the European Centre for Disease…

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EU’s Costa Ukraine’s membership process must go forward

European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to make Ukraine a member of the European Union needs to advance and Europe has to be part of future peace negotiations…

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Asylum applications in the EU up to 54,780 in May 2025

In May 2025, 54 780 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 30% decrease compared with May 2024 (77 945) and a 12% increase compared…

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Trump, EU’s von der Leyen discuss plight of children in war

U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday they spoke about missing children due to conflict as Trump hosted European and NATO leaders…

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EU signs €500 million loan to safeguard Ukraine’s energy security ahead of winter

The European Commission signed a guarantee agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to mobilise €500 million for Ukraine's energy sector. The loan, which would be financed…

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UPDATED: 26 EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future

Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future, European Union member states said on Tuesday, weighing in ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…

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EU Foreign Ministers Summoned for Special Session on Ukraine

The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that any deal between the US and Russia should involve Ukraine and the EU and convened a meeting of foreign ministers on Monday…

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Senior EU official says Gaza crisis ‘looks very much’ like genocide

A senior member of the European Union's executive said the displacement and killing in Gaza looked very much like genocide, the first commissioner to level that accusation and publicly break…

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July was Earth’s third-hottest on record, included a record for Turkey, EU scientists say

Last month was Earth's third warmest July since records began and included a record national temperature in Turkey of 50.5 degrees Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit), scientists said on Thursday. Last month…

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EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs for six months following a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.…

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EU to start rolling out biometrics entry system for non-EU visitors from October

The EU entry exit system (EES) system is being introduced ahead of the midterm break on schools and will impact any tourists or business travellers who are not EU citizens,…

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EU capitals ask Brussels for nearly €130B to spend on defense

Eighteen countries requested €127 billion in cheap loans from the European Commission by Tuesday’s deadline to boost their defense and potentially buy arms for Ukraine. In a major win for…

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New liquid rules apply only at select airports, Commission says

The European Commission aid it will allow some high-tech C3 scanners to be used again at airports to allow passengers to take up to 2 liters of liquids through security…

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EU says trade deal with Trump was best it could do

Brussels has defended its last-minute trade agreement with Washington, which imposes a 15% tariff on most EU goods—down from the 30% threatened by Donald Trump. European Commission President Ursula von…

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US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal

The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods - half the threatened rate - and averting…

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China’s Xi calls for ‘proper handling of frictions’ at tense summit with EU officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged top European Union officials on Thursday to "properly handle differences and frictions" as he criticised Brussels's recent trade actions against Beijing at a tense summit…

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A New World Dawns: Von der Leyen Declares End of Postwar Order

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday warned that recent political convulsions have permanently reshaped the established world order. The specter of Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s war in…

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Greece pushes EU to take tough line on migration

Greece has presented other EU governments with what it called its strictest plan to deter migrants and is pushing for “return hubs” outside the continent. The country’s newly appointed migration…

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EU Migration Commissioner says he is ready to negotiate with Khalifa Haftar

The European Union must remain ready to negotiate with Russia-aligned Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar in order to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from further weaponizing migration, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus…

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Western diplomatic chiefs, EU Commissioner Lahbib condemn Israel’s treatment of Gaza civilians

The foreign ministers of 28 nations and the EU’s humanitarian aid commissioner condemned Israel for what they termed “the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including…

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European Union Signals Regulatory Clampdown on Temu and Shein

Michael McGrath, the European Union's justice commissioner, expressed his determination to crack down on the sale of goods that do not comply with EU regulations on major Chinese e-commerce platforms…

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EU approves new Russia sanctions with lower oil price cap

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further blows to the Russian oil and…

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