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EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

The Guardian - UK

For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sides

The EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micromanage how people cool their homes. Heating and cooling measures, as well as improving buildings' energy efficiency, were part of a new EU housing policy…

The Economic Times

EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China

As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field".

Euronews

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China understands food security – the EU does not

Europe sees itself as self-sufficient in food, but its meat production relies heavily on imported animal feed. In this op-ed, Nico Muzi argues that the EU remains structurally dependent on high-protein feed imports.

Euronews

French parliament passes fast fashion bill targeting Shein and Temu

The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu.

France 24

Explainer: Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine

Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.

Euronews

Neither pro nor con: EU declines to take stand on AC debate amid brutal heatwave

As air conditioning becomes the subject of political debates, the European Commission is treading carefully to maintain a neutral stance.

Euronews

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EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave

As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or against air conditioning.

France 24

Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war

As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.

Euronews

Voices: ‘We need a referendum’: Readers respond to Sir John Major’s call to rejoin EU single market within five years

YOUR VIEWS: Sir John Major’s call for Britain to rejoin the single market within five years has sparked fierce debate among readers on everything from democratic mandates and economic impact to the political and practical challenges of closer alignment with the EU

The Independent UK

The questions Andy Burnham urgently needs to answer

LABOUR LEADERSHIP : The prime minister-in-waiting made Labour MPs feel good about themselves – and the future of the party – with his speech in Manchester. But he ducked questions from journalists – and thereby avoided any scrutiny of the details of his policies. David Maddox looks at the pieces…

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief

Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy

The Guardian - UK

Mozilla President: meet the open source 'rebel alliance' that could break Big Tech's grip on AI

Middle powers like Canada and the EU are quietly building an alternative AI future — one that's open, accountable, and not controlled by a handful of labs.

Fortune

EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports

Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein

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EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Europe and China were seeking to gauge Monday whether trade frictions can be resolved without a fight, as top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic hosts his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels for day-long talks.

France 24

China, EU commerce ministers meet amid widening trade imbalance

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip production.

Euronews

Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?

Euronews

Where do workers take home the smallest share of their salaries in Europe?

The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep? Euronews takes a closer look.

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The Economic Times

Apple accuses CCI investigators of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of merely copying rivals' claims without independent analysis in its competition law probe. The tech giant argues the findings are flawed and calls for them to be quashed, citing a lack of opportunity to present its case. This marks a significant escalation in Apple's…

The Conversation

Germany’s proposal to ease trade tensions with China has not gone down well in Beijing

Trade tensions between the EU and China are deepening. On June 16, the EU’s trade chief, Maroš Šefčovič, said the bloc’s unbalanced trade relationship with China “had reached a point that requires a reset”. The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, then criticised Beijing days later for what he claimed were its…

The Guardian - UK

Five people killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say – Europe live

German police say two people were apprehended after ‘numerous’ shots were fired at a youth care facility in Stade

Euronews

Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water?

As Europe endures another brutal summer, Europe in Motion unpacks water stress levels across the continent.

Euronews

Can the EU stop SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress from dominating the e-market?

The EU is swamped with cheap parcels imported from Chinese e-commerce giants. Products from SHEIN, Temu and the like have been benefitting from a tax loophole that will soon be axed by the EU.

The Guardian - UK

‘She never says goodbye when she leaves’: the Romanian families separated by migration

Many thousands of children live with at least one parent working abroad in what is one of the EU’s poorest countries

Euronews

Newsletter: Air-con culture war cranks up as heatwave moves east

Also in this newsletter: A flavour of last night's US Indpendence bash hosted by Ambassador Bill White, and a preview of talks taking place between EU and Chinese trade chiefs in Brussels later today.

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