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Smart devices to be protected from cyber attacks after EU strikes deal

Household products connected to the internet will soon have to be better protected from cyber threats after European Union countries and lawmakers agreed on new legislation on Thursday.

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Brussels has ‘zero’ concerns on amnesty law, says Spanish minister

The European Commission has no concerns about the impact of Spain's controversial amnesty bill on the rule of law, Spanish justice minister Félix Bolaños said on Thursday.

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EU should go on the cyber offensive in defence reform - Charles Michel

The European Union needs a bespoke "cyber force" to beef up its defensive capabilities, according to European Council chief Charles Michel.

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Brussels to revive ties with Turkey as EU candidacy remains stalled

The EU wants to revive its political and economic relationship with Turkey in a bid to boost regional stability, despite a deep rift between Brussels and Ankara's foreign policies and stalled EU membership talks.

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Brussels warns of 'consequences' of repeal of Niger anti-smuggling law

The Niger junta's decision to repeal an eight-year-old law designed to crack down on migrant smugglers could lead to an influx of migrants into Europe, according to EU home affairs chief Ylva Johansson.

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Rich nations should pay fair share of humanitarian aid - EU aid chief

Responsibility for humanitarian funding is “not being shared equitably” between economies worldwide, EU Commissioner for humanitarian aid Janez Lenarčič said on Tuesday as he called on rich nations to pay up.

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Gaza humanitarian pause should evolve into ceasefire - EU top diplomat

The four-day truce struck between Israel and Hamas should be extended and "evolve into a permanent ceasefire," the European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday.

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Spain’s amnesty law sparks heated debate in European Parliament

Emotions ran high in the Strasbourg hemicycle on Wednesday as EU lawmakers clashed over Spain’s controversial amnesty law, part of a political deal with Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister.

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EU calls for ‘surge’ in Gaza aid after four-day truce deal

The EU will work with its partners to ensure the four-day truce agreed between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday leads to “a humanitarian surge in Gaza,” the bloc's humanitarian aid chief has said.

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No links to terrorism in EU's Palestine development aid, Brussels says

The European Commission said on Tuesday it will proceed with payments of development aid to the Palestinian territories this month after its internal screening identified no diversion of funds to terrorist groups.

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EU faces complaint over microtargeted ads on child sexual abuse bill

The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse.

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Eva Kaili's lawyers ask EU parliament to probe immunity breach

Lawyers representing Eva Kaili have asked the European Parliament to investigate whether her parliamentary immunity was violated as part of investigations into the so-called Qatargate cash-for-influence scandal.

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'Tinder for jobs': Brussels unveils plan to match migrants and EU jobs

The European Commission has tabled plans for a new platform to match migrants with job offers across the bloc as concerns mount over an increasingly tight EU labour market.

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MEPs call for child sexual abuse crackdown without ‘mass surveillance’

The European Parliament adopted Tuesday its draft position on plans to crack down on child sexual abuse online, calling for the new EU rules to avoid "mass surveillance" or "scanning" of the internet.

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MEPs to debate Spain's amnesty deal over rule of law fears

The European Parliament will hold a debate next week on the controversial amnesty deal struck between the Spanish socialists and Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister.

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Moldova to stamp out oligarchs in EU membership push: foreign minister

Moldova will limit the "toxic influence" of Russia-backed oligarchs who use hybrid warfare to undermine the country’s democracy in its push for EU membership, foreign minister Nicu Popescu has told Euronews.

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Spain’s socialists, Catalan Junts reach deal for government support

Spain’s socialist party (PSOE) has struck a deal with Catalan separatist party Junts per Catalunya that could pave the way for acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez to form a coalition government as early as next week.

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Brussels keeps Western Balkan dreams alive in enlargement review

Western Balkan leaders' eyes were all on Brussels on Wednesday as the European Commission unveiled its annual assessment of candidate countries’ bids to become members of the European Union.

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EU accession talks with Ukraine & Moldova should start, Brussels says

European Union leaders should allow formal talks on Ukraine and Moldova’s accession to the bloc to start once both countries have finalised the necessary reforms, the European Commission has said.

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European Union 'vulnerable' unless it enlarges - Germany's Baerbock

Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has said the European Union must enlarge to avoid making everyone on the European continent more vulnerable.

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