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European Parliament urges action as EU traineeships talks continue

Negotiators from the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission will meet on Wednesday for a trilogue aimed at advancing legislation to improve conditions for trainees across Europe.…

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UK set to enter talks to join the European Union’s $105.9 billion Ukraine loan

Britain is set to enter talks to join the European Union's 78 billion ‌pound loan ($106 billion) to Ukraine, the government said, in a further sign of deepening European defence…

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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in particular hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, even…

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Malta Among EU Leaders in Young Entrepreneurship as Eurostat Reports Sharp Rise in Teen Business Owners

New Eurostat data shows that Malta is one of the European Union’s strongest performers in youth entrepreneurship, with young business owners aged 20–29 making up 10.5% of the national workforce—the…

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EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a ‌summit on Friday, amid doubts…

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EU Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027

The Presidents of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the European Commission have signed a Joint Declaration committing to the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, aimed at…

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EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be ‌available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states…

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Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda

Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warning of mounting risks to both security and energy markets. Speaking…

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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome ‌the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night. It brings much…

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EU: Israel’s decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is “very concerning”

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence ‌for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the European Union, said…

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Time for Malta to play big in Europe

Europe is entering one of the most turbulent phases in its modern history. The headlines across POLITICO this week read like a warning siren: geopolitical instability, economic stagnation, migration tensions,…

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Von der Leyen’s ‘style’ not good for Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's leadership style has drawn criticism from former administration members. Nicolas Schmidt, ex-Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, expressed concern over the centralisation of…

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EU lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation

The European Union has officially designated Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. This decision was announced by the bloc’s top diplomat on Thursday and comes in response to…

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EU Leaders to hold summit on Thursday to address Trump’s threats

European Council President António Costa announced late Sunday that leaders from the European Union’s 27 member countries will gather “in the coming days” to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats…

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European Union and Mercosur Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur signed a long-delayed free trade agreement on Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones . Key Features of the Agreement The agreement…

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EU Leaders Unite Against Trump’s Tariff Threats

European leaders have pledged to maintain unity in response to an unprecedented development: President Trump has threatened new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States. This…

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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the US will implement new tariffs on several European countries. This will happen unless an agreement is reached for the acquisition of Greenland. The announcement…

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How Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade – and our shopping habits

Simona Sagone, Lund University For people living in the EU, the price of their next car, home renovation and even local produce may soon reflect a climate policy that many…

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EU Calls for Adherence to International Law Amid Maduro’s Arrest

The European Union has called for strict adherence to international law following the announcement by U. S. President Donald Trump regarding the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning.…

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One ‘single and simple’ set of EU-wide business laws: everything you need to know about Europe’s 28th regime

Antonio Aloisi, IE University and Sara Kabiri, IE University; King's College London It’s no secret that Europe lags on tech innovation. The EU has even given this a name –…

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European nations have no choice but to raise retirement ages – our case study shows why

Group of elderly Italians sitting on a bench in the centre of Scicli, Italy. Eddy Galeotti/Shutterstock Javier Díaz Giménez, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) and Julián Díaz Saavedra, Universidad…

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America’s anti-European attitudes are centred on perceptions of military weakness and the decline of native populations

Roman Birke, Dublin City University The new US national security strategy marks a significant historical turn. It shifts the focus from global overpopulation to anxieties around population decline in the…

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New fugitives added to revamped EU Most Wanted website

The EU Most Wanted website has been revamped, with a new visual identity and enhanced functionality making it easier than ever for the public to help bring dangerous fugitives to…

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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 sees Syria instability as terror risk for bloc, document says

The situation in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal European Union counterterrorism document seen by Reuters which warned that the terror threat level in…

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EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April

The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it to re-think which U.S. goods to hit and…

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EU says it would react to U.S. steel tariffs, awaits details

The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of impending metals tariffs, but said it would not respond until…

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EU, Switzerland agree deal to strengthen trade ties in ‘turbulent’ times

Switzerland and the European Union unveiled a deal to carry out the biggest overhaul of their trade ties in years, overcoming Swiss concerns about immigration and setting the scene for…

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China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy for now

Beijing announced it would refrain from imposing provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union, despite determining that it had been sold in China at prices below market value.…

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EU Budget 2025 aims to reinforce funding for Europe’s priorities

The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget just short of €20 billion for 2025. The budget will be complemented by an estimated €72 billion of disbursements under NextGenerationEU. This…

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Ursula von der Leyen emphasises importance of EPP for EP future

Ursula von der Leyen, the lead candidate for the centre-right European People's Party (EPP), has just addressed supporters at the party's headquarters in Brussels after a first estimate showed it…

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Four ways EU laws affect the daily lives of European citizens today

Joseba K. Fernández Gaztea, Universidad de Navarra An Argentinian colleague recently posed a rather blunt question to me: “How, pray tell, does your beloved European Union help you and me?”…

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Dependency on Critical Raw Materials: Implications for the EU’s Green Transition

Michalis Christou, Joint Research Centre and Samuel Carrara, Joint Research Centre The climate transition is a materials transition. Decades of international diplomacy around oil, gas and pipelines are now giving…

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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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Georgian President Blocks Attempt to Label NGOs as ‘Foreign Agents’

The Georgian government's attempt to designate Western-funded NGOs, media outlets, and campaign groups as "foreign agents" was blocked by President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday. Despite the widespread public protests and…

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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 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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We need to talk about Chinese and US influence in Europe’s energy industry

Carine Sebi, Grenoble École de Management (GEM) and Patrick Criqui, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) The EU’s climate agenda is in trouble. The Green Deal, which aims to slash the bloc’s…

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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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Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers

Tom Stacey, Anglia Ruskin University China’s automotive industry has revolutionised over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the world’s best. As the manufacturing…

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More price rises and empty shelves on the cards as UK brings in Brexit border checks

Small independent businesses may pass on the cost of import checks to customers. Alena Veasey/Shutterstock Kamran Mahroof, University of Bradford and Emilia Vann Yaroson, University of Huddersfield New import checks…

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The French identify as Europeans – and yet are also notoriously Eurosceptic

Pierre Bréchon, Auteurs historiques The Conversation France In less than two months, more than 400 million people will be eligible to vote in the European elections. If the record turnout of…

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The EU should stop ‘westsplaining’ and listen to its smaller eastern members – they saw the Ukraine war coming

Viktoriia Lapa, Bocconi University It’s rare for the words of Lithuanian government officials to make the top of the news outside the country. Lithuania’s views aren’t even a top priority…

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Abortion rights are featuring in this year’s European election campaign in a way we’ve not seen before

Magdalena Frennhoff Larsén, University of Westminster The recent landmark decision in France to inscribe the right to abortion in the constitution serves to protect the law that first legalised abortion…

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Defence and competitiveness on EU’s Special Summit Agenda

The two-day EU summit begins Wednesday in Brussels with discussions on foreign affairs, including the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, tensions between Israel and Iran and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The EU leaders…

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Poland gets first payment of EU recovery funds

Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund, the first payment of its kind. The payment, confirmed on Monday, ends a long wait for the country, whose…

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Lufthansa, ITA Airways deal may hurt competition, EU watchdog says

Lufthansa's bid for a minority stake in Italian rival ITA Airways could harm competition and lead to higher prices, EU antitrust regulators said on Monday, ramping up pressure on the…

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Europe one step away from adopting AI rules after lawmakers’ vote

Europe moved closer to adopting the world's first artificial intelligence rules on Wednesday as EU lawmakers endorsed a provisional agreement for a technology whose use is rapidly growing across a…

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Euro zone banks should consider using profits to fix IT, says ECB

Euro zone banks should consider using their current, high profits to fix issues such as shortcomings in their digital infrastructure, the European Central Bank's chief supervisor Claudia Buch said on…

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EU should consider joint borrowing for defence, economic security -Spain

The European Union should consider jointly borrowing to finance investment in economic security and defence, Spain's Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, joining France, Belgium and Estonia in calls…

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Thailand expects to complete free trade talks with EU next year, PM says

Thailand expects to complete negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union in 2025, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday, as the government seeks to draw trade…

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EU leads call for probe into Navalny’s death at UN human rights body

A group of more than 40 countries reiterated calls for Russia to allow an independent international investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison. The call was…

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Ukraine expects to get 16 bln euro in 2024 from EU, says PM

KYIV, March 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine expects to get 16 billion euros ($17.30 billion) this year from the European Union under its four-year loan facility, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said…

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Farmers protest across Europe, press ministers to act

Farmers blocked a border crossing between Poland and Germany, threw bottles at police in Brussels and gathered in Madrid to demand action on cheap supermarket prices and what they say…

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Most influencers fail to admit to advertising, EU study shows

Four out of five influencers on social media fail to disclose commercial content they post is advertising as required under EU law, a European Union study released on Wednesday showed.…

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EU to step up efforts for more carbon markets worldwide

The European Union will increase diplomatic efforts to help countries outside the bloc to launch carbon markets in the hope of fostering international trade of CO2 emissions, the bloc's climate…

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EU lawmakers back political deal on artificial intelligence rules

Two key committees of lawmakers at the European Parliament on Tuesday backed a provisional agreement on landmark artificial intelligence rules ahead of a vote by the legislative assembly in April.…

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