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US-China trade respite eases EU fears of being flooded with Chinese goods

The easing of trade tensions between the United States and China is a step in the right direction and helps reduce European fears of being flooded with Chinese goods redirected

US-China trade respite eases EU fears of being flooded with Chinese goods
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Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday,

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
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Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP

Sweden said on Tuesday it would propose that the European Union join a Pacific rim-based trading group with the aim of forming the world's biggest free trade area to help counter

Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off

Romania's hard-right nationalist George Simion and centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan are neck-and-neck ahead of a May 18 presidential run-off that could have far-reaching

Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off
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European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip

European Council President António Costa has criticized the trip by Serbia's president to Russia’s Victory Day parade last week

European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip
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Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition say vote stolen

Albania's prime minister Edi Rama has secured an unprecedented fourth term in power after his Socialist Party sailed to victory in Sunday's election, official results

Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition say vote stolen
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Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow

Serbia remains committed to its plan to join the European Union and wants to speed up its membership bid, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday after his recent trip to

Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow
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European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions

Major European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire on Saturday, with the backing of U.S.

European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions
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Slovak PM derides EU attempts to keep him from Moscow war commemorations

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday his country wanted to develop relations with Russia, and he derided those in the European Union who he said created obstacles to his

Slovak PM derides EU attempts to keep him from Moscow war commemorations
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The Latest: Russia-West rift at forefront of celebrations for victory over Nazis

In contrast to Russia’s celebrations marking 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis, European leaders agreed to set up a tribunal to try Russian leaders for Moscow’s war on Ukraine

The Latest: Russia-West rift at forefront of celebrations for victory over Nazis
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region
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Russia and US are in talks on Russian gas flows to Europe, Kremlin says

The issue of Russian gas shipments to Europe is being discussed at talks between Russia and the United States, state news agency TASS quoted a Kremlin official as saying on Friday,

Russia and US are in talks on Russian gas flows to Europe, Kremlin says
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The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war

The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs
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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
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Romania's political crisis heightens recession risks, employers say

A deepening political crisis after the first round of Romania's presidential election triggered the collapse of a pro-Western government, raised the risk of pushing

Romania's political crisis heightens recession risks, employers say
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Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments

Ukraine is starting to consider a shift away from the U.S. dollar, possibly linking its currency more closely to the euro amid the splintering

Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan

The European Union renewed an urgent call on Wednesday for Israel to immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and warned against

EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan
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Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit

All members of the European Union must boost their defence spending to fill gaps in the bloc's capabilities and secure continued support for Ukraine, Germany's new Chancellor

Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit
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EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine

A European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday that China continues to be the key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine and that without China's support, Russia would not be

EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine
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Aerospace faces wider tariffs as Europe draws up retaliation

Aerospace companies are preparing for the next chapter in a new trade war as the European Union draws up expected counter-measures against Boeing jets in

Aerospace faces wider tariffs as Europe draws up retaliation
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Ireland sees 2025 economic growth slowing to 2% if tariffs stick

Ireland's economic growth is expected to slow to 2% this year if a 10% tariff on U.S. imports from the European Union remains in place, or 2.5% if tariffs are removed, Ireland's

Ireland sees 2025 economic growth slowing to 2% if tariffs stick
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European Commission proposes 17th Russia sanctions package

The European Commission proposed adding more individuals and over 100 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet to its 17th package of sanctions against Moscow, EU

European Commission proposes 17th Russia sanctions package
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EU and UK to hold annual summits, draft statement shows

The European Union and United Kingdom will agree to hold annual summits to take stock of their bilateral relationship, according to a draft statement prepared for an upcoming

EU and UK to hold annual summits, draft statement shows
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EU plans tariffs on 100 billion euros of US goods if talks fail, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union plans to hit about 100 billion euros ($113.26 billion) worth of U.S. goods with additional tariffs if trade talks fail to deliver a satisfactory result for the bloc,

EU plans tariffs on 100 billion euros of US goods if talks fail, Bloomberg News reports