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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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Agency flags risks to nuclear medicines from dependency on Russia, US

Raw material dependency and transport bottlenecks, not just production capacity, are the key challenges facing the EU's radiopharmaceutical sector, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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EU Commission ramping up digital platform enforcement

The platform rules were heavily criticised by the US government, claiming they are an attack on free speech.

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The untold war: UN sounds alarm on violence against Ukrainian women

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, women in Ukraine have faced rising gender-based violence, even within their own homes, United Nations representative told Euronews.

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Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' competition and trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

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Can the EU really ramp up imports of US energy as Trump demands?

Amid the chaotic lunges, feints and ripostes of his incipient trade war, Donald Trump has refloated the idea that Europe could close its trade deficit with the US by dramatically increasing imports of US energy.

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EU-Ukraine trade talks enter crucial phase on agriculture

The EU executive is leaning toward reinstating quotas in the next trade framework with Ukraine, while Kyiv is pushing to maintain the current regime. With time running out, both sides are under pressure to reach a deal.

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EU seeks safer toxin-free children's toys with stricter rules

Harmful and toxic chemicals will be banned from toys to better protect children’s health, under new rules aimed at improving the safety of products sold in the European market.

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EU Trade Commissioner to travel to the US on Monday for trade talks

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to the US on Monday for high-level meetings with counterparts, the Commission confirmed on Friday.

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EU Commission starts consultation on revision of cybersecurity rules

The revision of the Cybersecurity Act will revise the mandate of ENISA and include cybersecurity certification schemes.

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Hawks v doves: How EU member states are facing off amid US trade war

During the 90-day pause in transatlantic trade tensions, the EU is aiming to refine its strategy for addressing US tariffs, while hoping to enter into negotiations with Washington. However, the bloc remains divided between hawks and doves on how best to proceed.

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Trump's wrong, European food's safer than American: EU safety chief

EU food standards are among the strictest in the world thanks to rigorous inspections and enforcement, says EU food safety agency director Bernhard Url, dismissing Donald Trump’s recent claims.

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EU Digital Fairness Act is for business as much as consumers, says justice commissioner

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act will not only strengthen protections for consumers online, but also ease legal and administrative burdens for businesses, according to Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath.

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Enforcing existing digital rules to help reduce strain on networks

The European Commission will publish a Digital Networks Act later this year to address connectivity issues.

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EU agrees to restore soils to health, but no binding targets

The state of Europe’s soil is often overlooked in the battle against climate change and ecosystem destruction, and in efforts to limit flooding and ensure food security. The EU has agreed to restore its heavily degraded land by 2050, but environmentalists are worried by the lack of binding targets.

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Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption

The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power.

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Lawmakers extend new microplastic controls to shipping

After a series of high profile spills at sea, MEPs and governments have agreed that new pollution controls must extend to maritime freight, despite opposition from the EU executive.

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Europe must adapt to stay competitive in tourism, sector leader says

Travel and tourism are expected to continue growing in Europe, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, which is calling for simplification of the bloc’s legislation to boost competitiveness.

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EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules

Henna Virkkunen said the directive would not have led to harmonised rules across Europe.

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EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs

After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.