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Newsletter: Sanctions, Syria and a new Hungary
Foreign affairs ministers are in Brussels on Monday to tackle a large slate of files. Talks will span how to crack down on Russians abducting Ukrainian children, slapping sanctions on Israeli settlers to restarting relations between the bloc and Syria.
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MFF mayhem: Should the EU increase its budget, or focus on austerity?
The next MFF has sparked a high-stakes tug-of-war between the European Commission, which proposed an initial €1.8 trillion plan, the European Parliament, insisting on an additional €200 billion, and "frugal" member states determined to slash spending.
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What does the 2028-2034 budget finance? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The Parliament asks for an extra 10 per cent for the 2028-2034 EU budget. It wants more focus on cohesion, defence, and competitiveness, with a target of €60 billion in annual revenue. But what does the new budget cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
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Eurovision 2026 semi-finals: All you need to know
Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.
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Hungary’s next health minister Zsolt Hegedűs dances at Magyar celebration
Large crowds gathered outside the Hungarian parliament building to celebrate the official inauguration of Peter Magyar as prime minister. Attendees included incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus, who went viral for his dancing on the night of the country's April election.
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Imperfect AI Omnibus arrives. All eyes turn to Digital Omnibus
The EU’s AI Omnibus is finally here, but some criticize it for a lack of ambition. While the EU must still formally approve the AI Omnibus, focus now shifts to the second leg of the EU’s digital simplification efforts: the Digital Omnibus package, which is crucial for AI development and data.
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Cattle theft in Germany: Farms hit by organised gangs
Livestock theft is becoming a problem in German agriculture, with entire herds disappearing overnight in some cases. In addition to financial losses, the offences also have an emotional impact on farmers. Investigators believe that organised gangs from abroad are involved.