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EU Leaders Unite on China Trade Defences
EU leaders agree on tougher China trade rules but clash over carbon pricing.
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EU leaders push for budget deal by December
EU leaders face deadline to agree on 2028-2034 budget before December summit.
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Slovakia's Fico Aligns with Putin in EU
Slovak PM Robert Fico becomes Russia's EU ally as ties deepen with Moscow.
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EU Considers Import Curbs on Chinese Goods Post-Hybrid Car Deal
EU opens door to import restrictions on Chinese chemicals and machinery after hybrid car trade pact.
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EU funds border drones as rights monitors go unfunded
EU pours millions into border drones while rights monitors face funding cuts.
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Zelensky's frustration over Starlink cuts
Ukrainians strike Russian refineries without Starlink as Zelensky warns of escalation.
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Train contract blow for Hungary’s richest man
Hungary’s richest man loses rail contract after EU audit finds corruption.
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Zelensky Calls for EU Unity and More Aid
Zelensky demands EU unity, increased military funding, and stronger sanctions on Russia before critical summit.
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EU and Turkey deepen trade ties to reduce Chinese reliance
EU and Turkey agree on trade reforms to cut China's influence in supply chains.
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Europe's AI Strategy Fails on Sovereignty
Europe's AI strategy offers surrender, not self-reliance.
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When Does Hybrid Attack Become NATO Attack?
Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea raise NATO's hybrid attack dilemma.
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EU's Gas Shift Risks Security
EU's shift from Russian to US gas risks EU and Ukraine security as much as past Russian dependence.
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MEPs Pause EU Pesticides Vote
EU lawmakers delay pesticide bill vote after UN health experts and scientists oppose Big Pharma's influence.
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EU Leaders Push Deep Budget Cuts, Joint Borrowing Normal
EU leaders propose slashing EU budget by €160bn while expanding joint borrowing to €800bn.
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Musk joins Trump and Putin’s new axis of evil
Musk restricts Starlink over Ukraine, grounding drone strikes as Trump and Putin align.
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EU risks funding Israeli firms linked to Gaza violence
EU faces choice: fund Israeli tech firms aiding Gaza violence or cut ties.
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Black Sea Grain War
Ukraine's grain exports face drone attacks as Black Sea becomes new front in Russia-Ukraine trade conflict.
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EU bets on diplomacy to protect ICC from Trump sanctions
EU avoids blocking US sanctions on ICC, pushing diplomacy instead.
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Burnham Pushes Trade and Migration at UK-EU Summit
UK leader Andy Burnham seeks trade deals and immigration cooperation with EU after accusing Russia of meddling in Brexit vote.
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Ukraine kills record Russian troops as Putin uses gangs
Ukraine reports record Russian military losses as Putin resorts to criminal gangs for enlistment.
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Von der Leyen pledges EU cash for Egypt and Libya to block Sudanese refugees
EU leader vows increased aid to Egypt and Libya to prevent Sudanese genocide victims from reaching Europe.
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Islamophobia EU Law Debate
EU Parliament votes to target Muslim communities with anti-Islamist laws.
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Care Workers Quitting Europe Due to Low Pay
EU care workers report low pay and stress forcing many to quit jobs.
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Europe's Skills Passport Missing a Page
EMPASS micro-credentials aim to fill skills gaps in Europe's digital passport system.
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Europe's Disaster Resilience Drops
France, Greece, and Netherlands see steep fall in crisis-resilience, study finds.
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Forged News in Putin's Info Wars
Military conscripts in Kaliningrad were blamed for a fire, but it was a Western counter-attack simulation.
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Tanks vs drones battle exposes Russia's map lie
Ukraine bombs Yandex data centres as Russia's map claims crumble.
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Spanish Socialist MEP: Sánchez Unseated in Snap Election
Spanish socialist MEP Hana Jalloul Muro says no other leader can replace Sánchez as housing and immigration dominate snap election.
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MEPs Challenge EU Budget Deal
MEPs may fight over €141bn EU budget cuts despite new powers.
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Made in Europe: Clean Energy Boosts Security
EU's renewable surge cuts fossil reliance amid energy shocks.
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Ex-Bosnia envoy sees no risk of renewed violence but EU dream rotting
Bosnia's EU path faces collapse as ethnic divisions deepen and Russian influence grows.
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Europe's Gas Reserves Low for Winter
Europe's gas reserves hit record low levels ahead of winter as Russia's gas imports end in 2027.
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EU Rule of Law Report Lacks Real Impact
EU’s 2026 rule of law report shows minimal progress, human rights group says.
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EU Leaders Focus on Economy Amid Global Tensions
EU leaders prepare for economic summit as Russia threats and Middle East turmoil loom.
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EU Leaders Avoid Gaza Criticism
EU leaders will speak no evil of Israel despite Nobel prize calling Gaza genocide.
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EU targets online tormentors of Belarusian and Russian exiles
EU uses Digital Services Act to combat digital repression against exiled Belarusian and Russian activists.
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Irish EU Budget Plan Faces MEPs' Criticism
MEPs warn Irish EU budget plan risks historic failure with €141bn cuts to farm and cohesion funds.
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France School Protests Reflect Deep Societal Crisis
French student protests reveal economic and political instability beyond education demands.
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Who Owns Czech Vanadium?
Czech Vanadium's true owner may still be Russian oligarch Abramovich despite UAE shell company takeover.
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EU Kids Act Threatens Small Game Developers
EU Kids Act risks pushing small game creators and older titles out of market.
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Orbán's Propaganda Funds
Hungarian billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros channelled public money into Orbán's propaganda network.
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Spain's Right Coalition Could Shift EU Policy
Spain's right-wing coalition might reshape EU migration and climate policies.
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Montenegro Detains Russian War Blogger
Montenegro arrests top Russian war blogger over alleged hybrid warfare plots.
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Agrochemical Lobbyists Defend Toxic Farming Model
EU lawmakers prioritize pesticide industry over public health in farming policy.
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EU Adds 46 Mines to Strategic List
EU expands strategic raw materials list with 46 new projects, but funding gap remains.
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Trump Statue Artist Speaks Out
Artist behind viral naked Trump statue calls it an 'orange plague' destroying democracy.
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EU and China Avoid Trade War
EU trade chief calls Beijing's trade concessions a crucial first step to avoid trade war.
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Tefal Faces Legal Challenge Over Harmful Chemicals
French kitchenware giant Tefal faces legal action over toxic chemicals in products as EU health rules tighten.
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Student Protests in France
French students protest school conditions as LFI party faces accusations of fueling unrest.
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Morocco's Surveillance State Extends Beyond Western Sahara
Amnesty reveals Morocco's spyware and surveillance targeting Sahrawi activists, forcing Europe to confront security partnerships.
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Cut EU Budget and We All Lose
EU budget cuts risk weaker economies and less security for all members.
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EU Parliament Memorial Honours Israelis
EU Parliament memorial for 7 October victims features Israeli flag but ignores Palestinian deaths in Gaza, sparking protest.
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French School Protests Continue
French students demand education reforms after prime minister ignores protests.
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EU Disowns Vilnius Event on US Political Interference
EU rejects Vilnius conference warning of US political interference, but France supports it.
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Ukraine Battlefield Update: Oleshky Crisis
Residents in Russian-occupied Oleshky face starvation, forced dog consumption, and drone attacks as Russia blocks aid.
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EU Trade Chief Faces China Trade Stalemate
EU trade chief Šefčovič struggles to resolve EU-China trade tensions ahead of critical summit.
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Frontex Watched Libyans Run Migrant Boat Over
EU agency Frontex shared migrant boat coordinates with Libyans, then watched them run it over.
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EU Urges Russia to Share Plague Death Details
EU demands Russia disclose plague death in Siberia.
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EU Lets Member States Rewrite Targets
EU auditors find member states watered down recovery targets after seeking payments.
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Germany's Industries Depend on China, Study Finds
Germany's most promising industries rely on Chinese supply chains despite efforts to reduce dependence.
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