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'Historic': Bosnia set to receive EU candidate status

Candidate status is a largely symbolic designation which recognises that the small Balkan country of 3.5 million is on track to begin the lengthy and complex accession process.

13 December 2022

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Hungary agrees deal and lifts veto on €18bn EU aid package for Ukraine

Budapest had vetoed two key EU files that required unanimity, which other capitals had likened to blackmail.

13 December 2022

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Calls for reform of EU lobbying rules grow amid corruption scandal

"It is the only institution that basically has virtually no rules imposed on their representatives and very weak enforcement of those ethical rules," said one expert, referring to the European Parliament.

12 December 2022

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Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion

9 December 2022

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EU defence stockpiles 'almost empty', Borrell warns

Josep Borrell said that Europe had under-invested in defence for years.

8 December 2022

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EU takes China to WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection

"In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said.

7 December 2022

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EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

6 December 2022

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EU reaches deal to ban products linked to deforestation

The agreement covers products including palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber.

6 December 2022

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EU accession to be at centre of summit with Western Balkans

Tuesday's gathering in Tirana will be the first time such a summit is taking place in a Western Balkan country.

6 December 2022

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EU plans for border staff in Western Balkans to curb illegal migration

The measure is part of the European Commission's new Action Plan on the Western Balkans.

5 December 2022

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NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

2 December 2022

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China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

1 December 2022

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Brussels backs €7.5 billion cut of EU funds to Hungary

The European Commission believes the reforms undertaken by Budapest so far to ensure EU money is not misused did not go far enough.

30 November 2022

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EU nations say actions needed against US subsidies but options limited

The main issue for Europe is to make sure it doesn't enter into a trade war with the US which could splinter western unity in the face of Russia's illegal war on Ukraine but officials fear an exodus of European companies.

25 November 2022

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Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.

25 November 2022

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Brussels recommends billions in EU funds be withheld from Hungary

The European Commission's assessment is that Budapest has not delivered on its reforms to ensure EU funds are not misappropriated and it has decided to refer the matter to the Council.

24 November 2022

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Brussels just got a Hungarian think tank. Here's why it matters.

Critics say the think tank has been set up to push the Hungarian prime minister's vision of Europe.

18 November 2022

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Poland blast 'likely caused' by Ukrainian air defence system - NATO

Jens Stoltenberg will address the press on Wednesday after chairing an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to address the deadly explosion in Poland linked to a Russian-made missile.

16 November 2022

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EU slaps more sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown

The EU is set to agree on more sanctions over Iran's violent crackdown on protests but measures against Russia have stalled.

14 November 2022

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Europe is fretting over China owning key EU infrastructure. Here's why

Chinese companies have over the past decade invested in EU ports and airports, but also electrical companies and telecommunications.

10 November 2022