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Luxembourg delays adoption of EU sanctions against Rwanda

Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.

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US-EU relations: The 31 days that shook the transatlantic partnership

One month after Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between the United States and the European Union are becoming increasingly fraught.

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Madrid and Barcelona mayors discuss solutions to housing crisis

Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists.

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National strike in Belgium against new government reforms

60,000 people demonstrated in Brussels against the new Belgian government's policies which affect pension reform, unemployment and hospital funding.

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Female genital mutilation a reality in Europe

Female genital mutilation is a reality in Europe, with over 600,000 girls and women having been subjected to it.

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Trump's plans for Gaza 'clearly catastrophic', researchers say

The Israeli Defence Minister has ordered the army to prepare for the "voluntary departure" of the inhabitants of the Palestinian enclave.

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Irregular migration into EU at three-year low, border agency says

Despite an overall drop in irregular migration, the number of people crossing the border in Belaurs and Russia jumped sharply.

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Do Meta's announcements run counter to the European regulation on digital services?

Meta's new rules on content moderation in the United States will not apply in the EU.

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How can European rearmament be financed?

The member states are divided on joint arms purchases, joint borrowing and the need to buy European.

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EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green Deal.

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EU ministers water down proposal on child sexual abuse

A proposal on combatting child sexual abuse has been watered down by some EU justice ministers, with others expressing their regret at certain elements of the proposal being removed entirely.

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How can the Baltic states be defended from hybrid threats?

Hybrid threats include disinformation, cyberattacks and the sabotage of critical infrastructure.

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Espionage at European universities: 'We must be vigilant'

At a plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs debated foreign interference and espionage by third countries at Europe's universities.

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MEPs critique Angela Merkel's legacy as memoirs hit the shelves

‘Freedom’ is an autobiographical book by Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021. It retraces her national and European political career.

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Why are Azerbaijan and France at odds?

Political tensions stemming from France's support for Armenia and its accusations against Baku resurfaced at the COP29 climate summit. But what is driving the ongoing tension between the two sides?

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Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.

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Domestic political crises pose obstacles to Franco-German alliance

The German and French political crises and the economic challenges that come with them could weaken Franco-German leadership and affect the EU's ability to present a united front in key negotiations.

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Trump 2.0 - the consequences for Ukraine and Europe's security

How will a Republican return to the White House affect European defence and the war in Ukraine?

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Why might a US election win for Trump cause concern in Europe?

A victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election could upend relations with the EU on issues from trade to security and aid for Ukraine.

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European Commissioners-designate face parliamentary grillings

Some Commissioner candidates including Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi face tough scrutiny in the hearings. Countries whose candidates are rejected must restart the process with a new nominee.

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