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The European Union on Tuesday opened new areas of membership negotiations with Ukraine, marking a significant step forward in Kyiv’s long-running bid to join the 27-member bloc. The move followed the passage of legislation by Ukrainian…
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The European Union is preparing to push for a comprehensive climate deal at the upcoming COP31 summit in Turkey, seeking to accelerate global reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions, according to an internal EU…
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Saturday criticised the United States’ decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, warning that the move would provide Moscow with additional revenue to sustain its war against Ukraine. “Russian…
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The European Union (EU) is preparing to push for a faster transition away from fossil fuels at the upcoming United Nations climate summit, COP31, placing energy security, affordable supplies and reduced dependence on foreign energy sources…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose heavy tariffs on the European Union or halt trade with the bloc if Brussels moves ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first-ever associate member. EU Commission President…
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The European Commission on Friday forwarded its proposals for the signing and conclusion of the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) to the European Council, marking a key step towards formally concluding the landmark trade…
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BRICS countries on Tuesday opposed what they called “unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist” climate measures, including the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and called for a major increase in…
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The European Union plans to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, signalling tougher measures as Moscow’s war in Ukraine continues. “EU sanctions have already cost…
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Western Europe endured its hottest June-July on record, with climate change driving a summer of relentless heat, severe drought and devastating wildfires, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said Monday. The region recorded an…
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The EU’s tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to “act decisively” to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week’s Ceuta migrant surge. A wave of social…
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