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Europe must 'not test Article 5', Estonian President tells Euronews

The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to "not test Article 5" of NATO. He added the bloc has long been "naive" about its security.

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EU countries seal deal on €90bn loan for Ukraine funded by joint debt

Under the special loan, Ukraine will receive €30 billion to support its budgetary needs and €60 billion to purchase weapons and ammunition.

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Eurobarometer: Europeans see wars and disinformation as top concerns

Europeans are most worried about wars near EU borders and disinformation, and want the European Parliament to tackle inflation, jobs and defence, according to the latest survey published Wednesday.

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Latvian and Estonian leaders back special EU envoy in Ukraine talks

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

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What is ICE's mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

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Newsletter: Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi

Also in this newsletter: EU and Australia close in on free trade deal, why the digital euro is at a gridlock, and the EU and UK look set to tighten ties.

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Exclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels

The EU's proposal for a digital form of cash cannot proceed unless the European Parliament is able to agree on a position.

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Commission holds seminar to talk competitiveness and 'frustrations'

Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.

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Europeans 'would do well listening to Draghi,' OECD chief says

OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU.

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EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote

A volatile geopolitical context has spurred the European Union and United Kingdom to deepen their collaboration on areas including defence and trade after a fraught decade.

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Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at moment of economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

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What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

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EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

Business

Trump cuts India tariffs as Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil

Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes.

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EU's climate goals at risk without China's raw materials, auditors say

Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity.

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

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Draghi: EU must become a 'genuine federation' to avoid decline

The former Italian prime minister said the European Union risks subordination, division and deindustrialision all at once if it does not pull closer together.

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Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest IRGC listed as terror group

Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's decision to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group.

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EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley?

European tech founders have strong ideas and skills, but face many challenges. The EU has many opportunities, but its regulations and fragmentation make growth difficult. Can EU-INC break these bottlenecks?

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Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says

Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'