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EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade

The European Union and South Korea signed a digital trade agreement on Wednesday designed to make digital transactions easier and further cement

EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade
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BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with

BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
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EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Environment|Europe|World

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks
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Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
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Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
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EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
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Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit

Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president

Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
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Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president

Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a compromise on choosing a

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president
Europe|Political|World

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which could allow approval

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks
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British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
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EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines

The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions

EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
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New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says

Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU

New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
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Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout

President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
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Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants

Pope Leo heads to Spain on Saturday for a week-long tour, his first visit to an EU country outside Italy, which will culminate with the pontiff

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
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Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset
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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
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Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules

Meta Platforms' plan to collect detailed records of U.S. employees’ computer usage for training its AI models is more extensive

Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules
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European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
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European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

The EU's trade and investment relationship with China is "not sustainable", the European Commission said on Friday, vowing a stronger response as

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Economy|Europe|World

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says

Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipment worth 100 billion zlotys ($27.41 billion) under the European Union's SAFE program worth 43.7

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says
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Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
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Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
Europe|Political|World

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv

Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
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EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
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Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
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USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

The U.S.

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers
Europe|Political|World

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
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Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,

Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
Economy|Europe

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
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What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
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UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
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Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls