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Report: European firms risk sanctions breaches with shady transactions

According to a report by the Catholic University of Milan presented to Europol, global markets, real-time transactions and transnational crime are exposing European companies to great risks. Euronews unpicks why.

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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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The EU’s reciprocal pause on tariffs: What’s next?

In an interview with Euronews, Varg Folkman, a policy analyst at the European Policy Centre, commented on the EU's move to suspend its counter-tariffs in response to Trump’s 90-day pause on his reciprocal duties on steel and aluminium.

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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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Tunisia

Tunisia dismantles coastal camps housing migrants en route to Europe

Authorities suggested more than 20,000 people were sheltering in the camps, which are near a part of the coastline located less than 161 kilometres from the Italian islands that form the European Union's outermost borders.

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EU states' withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy

Five Baltic states want to leave a convention that prohibits use and production of mines, a move accepted by the European Commission and Parliament.

The Europe Conversation

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

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Ukraine urges faster EU accession at Brussels business summit

An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU integration. But Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal urged for faster membership to the bloc, calling it an 'investment in Europe's strength.'

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan finds rare earths reserve said to be world's third-largest

A significant rare earth elements deposit has been found in Kazakhstan's Karagandy, with potential reserves of 20 million tonnes. Further exploration is required.

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EU Ombudsman to put EU integrity under spotlight

In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight.

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Ukraine reassures Brussels by drawing red lines on US minerals deal

The European Commission has received confirmation from Ukraine that the US minerals deal would not run against the country's bid to join the EU.

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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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Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says PM

"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview.

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UK defence sector calls for quick security pact with the EU

One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers.

Business

Porsche reports significant plunge in European and Chinese deliveries

Although North American deliveries soared 37% in the first three months of the year, they were not enough to offset Porsche’s steep falls in other key markets.

Europe News

Who's who in the EU-US trade war?

From Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to influential advisor Peter Navarro, Euronews breaks down the main characters in the EU-US trade war.

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Dialogue with EU over tariffs still on the cards, says the US

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US deputy spokesperson department Mignon Houston said that negotiations over tariffs are still possible.

Europe News

Frontex investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations

Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.

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EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy

The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.

Libya

Libya cracks down on 10 NGOs providing aid to migrants

The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.

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