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Latvian FM confirms Ukraine consulate was hit by deadly Russian attack
Russian strikes have damaged Latvia's Honorary Consulate in eastern Ukraine, killing six civilians and wounding dozens. EU and Baltic leaders condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on civilians and diplomatic infrastructure.
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'Expect more action from the US after the Google fine,' Top MEP
German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, the European Parliament's trade chief, told Euronews that he hopes the new US tariffs will be challenged in US courts and said that targeting the EU over forced labour was "crazy" given its stringent regulations.
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The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons
In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.
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"NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran," official warns
Iran has threatened Bulgaria after the government sit aid plans to host US military aircraft. Tehran warned Sofia must not allow its territory to become a launchpad for operations against Tehran. Colonel Martin O'Donnell tells Euronews NATO is ready to defend Bulgaria should it come under attack.
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The EU versus Big Tech and sanctions package approval
In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.
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Air passenger rights: This is how you get your money back
The European Council approved the agreement on stronger air passenger rights on 13 July, following MEPs’ backing on 7 July. The new rules come as passengers struggle to fully exercise their rights, leaving airlines with €3.2 billion in unpaid compensation.
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Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you
It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.
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Will the new rules make it easier to get your money back?Take our poll
The European Parliament (with a vote of 646 to 12) and the European Council confirmed the deal reached on 15 June to update air passenger rights. Travellers will enjoy stronger protection, from faster reimbursement to price transparency from mid-2027.
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How can Europe boost air passenger rights? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Air passengers will enjoy stronger protection starting mid-2027. On 7 July, MEPs endorsed the new rules with a vote of 646 to 12, maintaining current rights and adding new protections. The Council approved the measures on 13 July. But what do these include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
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Brussels to double electrification target to cut fuel consumption
After months of speculation, the European Commission announced a 46 percent electrification target for the bloc's economy by 2040. The move is intended to cut dependencies on imported fossil fuels but critics argue that high electricity prices may complicate the EU's goals.
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‘China’s model is flawed,' top MEP says
In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the bloc leverage over Beijing and challenges China’s claim to global dominance.
