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Which EU countries consume and produce the most gas?

Natural gas demand is climbing across the EU, even as domestic production struggles to keep pace. How do member states compare?

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Europe’s Taliban Dilemma: the struggle to return Afghan migrants

EU countries are engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime to return irregular migrants deemed security threats or convicted of serious offences. Yet any such arrangement could carry political and diplomatic costs, requiring concessions and risking public backlash.

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EU's door 'is open to UK', former Brexit negotiator Barnier says

Ten years following the landmark vote, the EU's former Brexit negotiator said the bloc's door is open to the UK, but that London "cannot cherry-pick" EU policies.

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Binance halts EU crypto services amid MiCA licence failure

The world's largest crypto exchange is pulling out of multiple EU markets after withdrawing its Greek licence application before a June 30 deadline.

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World Cup cooling breaks: Unions say all workers deserve them, too

The European Trade Union Confederation is pressing the European Commission to set a maximum working temperature law, warning that extreme heat now poses a predictable and preventable threat to workers across the continent.

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Eleven EU countries urge methane rules pause amid energy security woes

The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.

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Ukraine gets €3.2 billion from EU support loan, von der Leyen says

The announcement marks the first disbursement under the €90 billion loan. A second payment worth about €6 billion and dedicated to drone production is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

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Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU?

Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview guests, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history: Brexit and the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Business

EU proposes tax overhaul to cut business costs by €8 billion a year

The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.

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EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance

Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.

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Europe outlines priorities for investment in Central Asia

European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment.

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World's fastest supercomputer is from China, surpassing US and Germany

One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI).

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New EU crypto rules could force hundreds of firms to exit the market

The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients.

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Kazakhstan signs €10bn in EU deals as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.

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EU officials meet Taliban in Brussels to speed up Afghan deportations

EU officials and Taliban representatives held a technical meeting in Brussels to discuss the return of Afghan nationals in a fresh attempt to ramp up repatriations of migrants without the right to stay in Europe.

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20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert

After an exceptionally hot day yesterday, with temperatures above 40°C in some cities, the heatwave continues: 54 départements are on red alert this Tuesday 23 June in France.

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Digital euro expected to launch by 2029 after EU backing

The digital currency is expected to launch by 2029, in a push to bolster European autonomy in payments away from the dominance of the US dollar.

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Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash

Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades.

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Kazakhstan seeks 'much more' in EU ties as Tokayev visits Brussels

With Tokayev’s strategic visit to Brussels under way, Kazakhstan's ambassador to the EU tells Euronews in an exclusive interview that Astana is seeking even closer ties with the 27-member bloc, highlighting energy, critical minerals and AI ambitions.

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EU plans banking reform by early 2027 to unlock billions in investment

The European Commission is preparing reforms for the first quarter of 2027 aimed at breaking down barriers between national banking markets, increasing financing for businesses and strategic sectors, and reducing the bloc’s dependence on foreign banks.

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