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Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war

Brazilian trade official Jorge Vian considered the current international trade climate favourable for concluding the EU Mercosur deal.

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Von der Leyen and Trump will meet when EU-US trade deal is ready

The European Commission hopes to schedule a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump once trade talks yield results.

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Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions?

Earlier this week, the European Commission revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. Will this decision worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations?

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China 'in final stages' of lifting controversial sanctions on MEPs

Beijing's offer to lift sanctions on MEPs comes amid growing speculation of an impending EU-China reset in reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs.

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The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman

The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future?

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From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat

From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers.

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EU holds firm on pharma reform proposal despite industry pressure

The European Commission has no plans to withdraw or revise its proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules, despite mounting pressure from the pharmaceutical industry concerned about potential tariffs and the sector’s competitiveness.

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Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief

Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

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MEPs oppose Commission's overhaul of EU budget after 2027

Members of the European Parliament called for a budget of more than 1% of the EU's GDP and rejected the Commission's idea of single national plans under the EU's next long-term budget (2028-34).

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Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

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EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat

In the midst of a trade war with the US, the European Commission imposed two fines on the digital giants and closed two cases against them which fell under its digital regulation.

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EU won't decouple from China to reach a trade deal with Trump

Despite the latest developments, the EU's policy on China will remain based on "de-risking" rather than "decoupling", Brussels has said.

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EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus, youth and culture

In an interview with Euronews, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef spoke about the upcoming plans regarding Erasmus, European identity, youth engagement and culture.

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The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms over trade talks

Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald Trump has not spoken with its president, Ursula von der Leyen, since he returned to the White House.

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EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels mulls legal action

Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country's parliament approved a law that prohibits the Pride parade.

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Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme

Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking.

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Ursula von der Leyen: 'The West as we knew it no longer exists'

"Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don't invade our neighbours, and we don't punish them," Ursula von der Leyen said in a wide-ranging interview with the Zeit newspaper.

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Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy

Despite the ever increasing body of scientific and real-life evidence for the accelerating pace of global temperature rise, climate campaigners fear the EU executive is looking at ways to introduce loopholes before proposing a target to reduce Europe’s carbon footprint.

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EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to you', the European Commission said on Tuesday.

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France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some in France are beginning to see merit in the EU-Mercosur agreement, viewing it as a strategic response to growing economic uncertainty.

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