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EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough

Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.

Euronews

'Global race for critical raw materials is about power,' EU Commission says

The European Commission official framed access to critical raw materials as a 'vital investment' for long-term economic resilience, helping the European Union avoid future supply shocks.

Euronews

‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows

Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond."

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EU to greenlight 'return hubs' migration reform

The European Union is expected to reach a deal Wednesday on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc, with some states raring to go. If EU governments and parliament representatives strike a deal on the reform, which follows an European Commission proposal, this would then have…

The Economic Times

EU moves ahead with US trade pact before Trump deadline

The European Union moved closer to implementing its trade pact with the United States on Wednesday after lawmakers and member states agreed to cut duties on US goods, keeping the bloc on track to meet a deadline set by President Donald Trump and head off steeper tariffs on European exports.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary's Magyar seeks EU funds deal 'next week' in Brussels

Péter Magyar said he hopes to reach an agreement with the European Commission next week to unlock €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen under the previous government of Viktor Orbán, as an August deadline nears.

Euronews

PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event was co-hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Von der Leyen lauds 'dynamic new era' in EU-India relations as Modi visits Sweden

During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders.

Euronews

Five countries push back against Commission's electric grid plans

The five capitals argue that the European Commission oversteps member states’ national competences and misunderstands how energy systems operate. They call for a European Union based on coordinated regional systems rather than a fully centralised energy union.

Euronews

Hungary's Magyar set to outline his red lines over EU funding talks in a letter to von der Leyen

Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release.

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EU Commission to dispatch team to Budapest as it mulls Hungarian investment bank for EU cash

The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week.

Euronews

The European Commission seeks to ban gay 'conversion therapy'

The European Commission plans to urge all EU nations to ban gay “conversion therapy.”

The Independent UK

Two-thirds of Europe's LNG imports to come from the US amid increased reliance

Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Euronews

Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?

The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole.

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Newsletter: A medley of middle powers

As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings.

Radio France Internationale

Von der Leyen steps up EU child safety crackdown on social media giants

The European Union is preparing a fresh push to rein in the impact of social media on children, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalling that new legislation – including restricting access for younger users – could be proposed within months.

The Economic Times

EU plans new rules targeting addictive design on TikTok, Meta, to protect children

The European Union is creating new regulations to safeguard children from addictive social media platform designs. These rules will target harmful features and manipulative practices. The European Commission plans to propose the Digital Fairness Act later this year. This initiative aims to protect young users from potential negative impacts of…

Euronews

EU could propose social media ban for children this summer, von der Leyen says

European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children.

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Euronews

Newsletter: The EU's best offence is a good defence

As European officials attempt to grapple with how to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and who from Europe should do the talking, the means and methods of supporting Ukraine on the frontlines is also at the fore of Tuesday's discussions.

The Economic Times

US-EU 'united' on Iran not possessing nukes

US-Iran war news: US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call. They agreed Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. The leaders also discussed trade relations. Both sides are committed to implementing the EU-US trade deal. Progress is being made towards tariff reduction.

International Business Times

EU Considers Restrictions On U.S. Cloud Providers For Sensitive Government Data

The European Union is weighing new restrictions on the use of U.S.-based cloud providers for sensitive government data as Brussels intensifies efforts to strengthen Europe's control over critical digital infrastructure.

Euronews

Germany calls for end to EU unanimity rule to stop decision-making 'standstill'

Twelve countries have already backed the initiative, with repeated obstruction by Viktor Orbán's Hungary increasingly fuelling calls for reform.

Euronews

Commissioner vows to end poverty in 25 years as EU unveils first major strategy

“We want to eradicate poverty in the EU in 25 years,” European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews in an interview. However, the anti-poverty strategy lacks a dedicated budget and relies mainly on recommendations rather than binding legislation.

Euronews

EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat

As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy threats from Trump.

Euronews

EU trade chief urges US to ‘swiftly’ restore 15% tariff arrangement

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer ahead of what is expected to be a tense round of negotiations between EU countries and MEPs over the implementation of the EU-US trade deal, as Washington pushes the EU to rapidly eliminate tariffs on US goods.

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