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EU delays signing of Mercosur free trade deal
The European Union is postponing the signing of a free trade deal with four Mercosur countries until January, an EU official said on…
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'Dawn of a new era' as EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday praised an agreement reached overnight that aims to end all EU imports of…
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Tensions remain high as China and EU prepare Brussels meeting on rare earths
A planned meeting between EU Trade Commissioner Maros Šefčovič and his Chinese counterpart was cancelled on Friday, as the European…
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EU remains divided over sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
The European Union remained divided on Saturday on how to react to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and what…
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German government misses deadline for billions in EU climate funding
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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EU proposes extending right for 4m Ukrainians to stay in bloc until 2027
The European Commission has said more than 4 million Ukrainians living in the EU should have their right to stay extended until March…
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UN is threatened by Israel’s decision to cut ties with relief agency, world court told
The very nature of the UN is threatened by Israel’s refusal to accept the rights of its agencies to operate freely in the occupied…
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The EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from 7 countries to speed deportation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their…
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Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit
Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government has announced. A senior official in Prime Minister…
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Germany argues for limits to EU defence spending exemption
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies on Monday argued that countries such as Italy, Spain and Belgium should not be able to benefit from…
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West Africa regional bloc says the impending exit of three coup-hit member states is disheartening
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, said Sunday that the impending exit of three member states led by military…
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Brussels vets countries' compliance with EU fiscal rules
This week, the European Commission assessed the multiannual spending plans of the 21 member states who submitted them – giving passing…
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Posts misleadingly claim Russian leader unveiled BRICS banknote to member countries in Kazan
Screenshot showing the misleading X post, taken October 29, 2024 The post features three images: one of Putin holding what appears to be a…
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Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc could "draw lessons" from the contested Italian policy of processing…
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Scholz Adviser Says EV Tariffs Not ‘Good Idea’ Ahead of Vote
(Bloomberg) -- Germany remains skeptical about European Union tariffs on imported electric vehicles made in China and is still hoping for…
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EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports
The top trade officials from the European Union and China failed to reach a deal on ending a bitter dispute over electric vehicles during…
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A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s divided regional bloc Sunday asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with…
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How Europe’s diverging artillery munitions complicate Ukraine support
As chief executive of the European Defence Agency, former Czech Defense Minister Jiří Šedivý helps shape the European Union’s voice on…
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EU to warn France, Italy and more over unruly budgets
The European Union is expected on Wednesday to rebuke nearly 10 governments, including France and Italy, over their excessive spending…
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What's at stake in the European Parliament election next month
BRUSSELS (AP) — Around 400 million European Union citizens go to the polls next month to elect members of the European Parliament, or…