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Petition to make abortion access easier given to European Commission

With over 1 million signatures, the European citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice" submitted its request to the European Commission on Monday to set up a funding mechanism to make abortion more accessible.

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Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence,VDL says

The European Commission President made the comment during a visit to the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday.

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EU Member States divided over Gaza at their Copenhagen meeting

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said it's a hard feeling for her personally not to have unity on this matter, and that the division affects the credibility of the EU at the global stage.

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Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic?

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

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Hungary declines to condemn Russian attack on Kyiv

The EU's high representative issued a statement calling the deadly attacks a war crime and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was signed by 26 member states, without Hungary.

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'Broad support' to send EU military trainers to Ukraine post-truce

The EU's top diplomat argues that extending EUMAM's mandate to train Ukrainian soldiers at home could be a security guarantee.

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Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies?

The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use?

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe is owning a second home most popular?

In one European country, almost half of all homeowners have a second property. Across the bloc, the appeal tends more to be one of leisure than investment.

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EU summons Russian envoy after strike damaged delegation in Kyiv

"No diplomatic mission should ever be a target," High Representative Kaja Kallas said in reaction to Russia's latest barrage of drones and missiles.

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EU delegation in Kyiv severely damaged by shock wave of Russian strike

"The EU will not be intimidated," António Costa said in response to the latest Russian attack against Kyiv, which damaged the EU delegation.

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EU negotiations would shield Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies: sources

The heads of Ukraine's top anti-graft bodies were in Ukraine earlier this week for a meeting with the Commissioner for enlargement.

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Paris, Berlin probing 'best athlete' model to up EU defence production

EU defence production has been hindered by the sector's high level of fragmentation as many member states have historically favoured their own domestic defence industries on national security grounds.

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EU, Spain migration policies worsen abuses in Mauritania – HRW

Human Rights Watch says EU's and Spain’s outsourcing of migration control to Mauritania has worsened abuses against asylum seekers, including torture, rape and mass expulsions. The report links these violations to a €210 million 2024 migration deal aimed at curbing departures to the Canary Islands.

EU Decoded

Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US?

"It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy.

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EU Commission labels Libyan attack on NGO ship 'worrying development'

The European Commission considers an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting on the NGO boat Ocean Viking, which occurred on Sunday, a “worrying development”. This is one of several documented occasions on which the Libyan coast guard has apparently fired at rescue vessels from an EU-funded boat.

The Europe Conversation

'We have a lot to do’: President Vučić insists Serbia’s EU membership remains crucial

Serbia’s president told Euronews his country faces significant challenges, saying "we have a lot to do, many things to do" while balancing protest demands with preparations for Expo 2027 and ongoing EU membership negotiations.

Bulgaria

Smugglers in Bulgaria nearly kill migrants paying €4,000 to reach EU

The 24 migrants from Afghanistan were found in a van in Lozenets, a village situated on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and near the Turkish border.

Economy

Trump threatens tariffs on nations imposing digital taxes on US tech

The president said the taxes against US firms “give a complete pass to China’s largest tech companies”.

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Exclusive: EU countries push to abolish trade barriers with the Med

In the forthcoming Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU considers relaunching an attempt at deeper integration with Mediterranean countries, amidst instability in its relations with the US and China.

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Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement

EU recognition of US car safety standards could have dangerous consequences for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, NGOs warn.

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