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Manfred Weber attacks Spain's plan to regularise migrants

The EPP leader slammed Spain’s regularisation of undocumented migrants in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Weber's party is calling to suspend the right to asylum in specific circumstances.

Europe Today

'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Weber says

European People's Party President Manfred Weber has told Euronews that EU climate policies must be "reasonable from a business perspective" and has criticised Spain's large-scale plan to regularise undocumented migrants.

Europe Today

Newsletter: EPP boss Weber weighs in on Europe's Chinese trade problem

Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in.

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Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline

Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a negative image of the European Union.

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Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency

Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks.

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Von der Leyen visits Baku and Yerevan to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

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Montenegro's ruling Europe Now! links up with EPP

Montenegro's latest political milestone comes as the country enters what leaders describe as the "final lap" of its long campaign to become the European Union's next member state.

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Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation, PM says

Sánchez has long argued that immigrants are needed to sustain the economy, the welfare state and pensions amid Spain's ageing population and depopulation in rural regions.

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EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress

The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands?

Europe Today

Newsletter: EU-Turkey relations in spotlight ahead of NATO summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets autumn deadline for progress on rebalancing China trade; and European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño speaks to Europe Today about Europe's competitiveness.

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Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine

Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.

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US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of solidarity

The invitation-only event drew almost 10,000 guests, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, which also sparked some local protests over the weekend-long closure of the public park.

Europe Today

Newsletter: AC culture war cranks up as heatwave moves east

Also in this newsletter: A flavour of last night's US Indpendence bash hosted by Ambassador Bill White, and a preview of talks taking place between EU and Chinese trade chiefs in Brussels later today.

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EU states send search and rescue personnel to Venezuela

The European Union has begun sending aid to Venezuela through its Civil Protection Mechanism in response to Wednesday's earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, which have left more than 50,000 people missing, according to the UN.

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs over EU digital tax

US President Donald Trump threatens to slap a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.

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New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks

The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly.

World News

Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

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Oil, cod, Kirill: friction points emerge in new EU sanctions on Russia

The EU wants to agree on a new round of measures targeting Moscow before 15 July, but the closed-door negotiations have difficult obstacles to navigate.

Europe Today

Copernicus lead warns extreme heat measures needed or deaths to ensue

As scorching weather hits Europe, climate expert Carlo Buontempo told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that "record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news" and that strategies are needed to face extreme weather lest humanity suffers the consequences.

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EU seizes 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste from Italy in Turkey

Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion.

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