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Homeland Security Helps Nab 80-Year-Old Man for Paying a Sex Worker

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Reason

Would a taxpayer-funded European social media platform work?

A group of activists want the EU Commission to help build a “society-funded” European social network. The Commission has now registered a Citizens’ Initiative, triggering up to an 18-month, 1-million-signature push, while questions remain on cost, procurement, and timeline.

Euronews

French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English

Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.

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Iceland plans August referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations

The island nation applied for membership in 2009, in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but decided to suspend talks in 2015.

Euronews

Brussels urges Orbán and Zelenskyy to 'dial down escalatory rhetoric' over Druzhba

"That type of language is not acceptable. There must not be threats against EU member states," Brussels said after Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated giving Viktor Orbán's address to Ukrainian soldiers

Euronews

Which EU countries are most exposed to the LNG supply disruption?

Iranian attacks have led to the suspension of Qatari LNG production and major shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Which EU countries could be the most affected?

Euronews

European Commission presents intergenerational fairness strategy

"We must not leave any generation behind", European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said.

Euronews

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€400 million in EU funding approved to help Greece achieve net zero emissions

The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity.

Euronews

Portugal fined £8.7m by EU court for failing to protect biodiversity

The court of justice said Portugal had committed serious infringements of EU environmental law

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes legally 'problematic' but 'righteous', Belgian Defence Minister says

Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push.

Euronews

‘Any threat against member state is threat against the EU’, says commissioner in response to Trump comments – as it happened

Stéphane Séjourné is the latest high-profile name to express solidarity with Spain over Trump’s comments last night

The Guardian - UK

Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan proves EU needs less unanimity, says new Dutch PM

"The Netherlands is back," Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office.

Euronews

Europe unites to build sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure to stop reliance on US

Europe announces a new cloud empire to end dependence on the US and China.

Euronews

My Voice, My Choice citizens' initiative hails 'historic' EU decision on accessible abortion

The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.

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Hungary’s energy giant threatens legal action over access to Croatian pipeline

The warnings from Hungary's MOL Group come amid heightened tensions between Budapest and the European Union. The dispute intensified after Hungary blocked the EU’s €90 billion financial package for Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

EU will provisionally apply contested South America trade deal

The European Commission announced Friday it will provisionally implement a mammoth trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, prompting a public split between its two largest member states France and Germany.

The Independent UK

Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep

The European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links

European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in Brussels

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The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson referred to EU’s anti-fraud agency after release of Epstein files

Former Labour cabinet minister was a trade commissioner in Brussels between 2004 and 2008

Euronews

European Commission says EU funds can be used for cross-border abortion access

The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.

Euronews

SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid

The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market.

Euronews

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market

The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.

Euronews

Poland’s debt on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2036, Commission warns

Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks.

The Conversation

European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme is at a turning point. The European Commission recently launched a…

Euronews

EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route

The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.

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