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Five EU countries team up to build return hubs outside Europe

Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece are working together to build so-called facilities outside Europe to host irregular migrants who arrive in their territory, a sign of growing momentum for a contentious project.

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Digital euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty?

Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan.

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European Parliament rejects debate on Trump's threats to Spain

A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.

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European Parliament considers invitation to Reza Pahlavi amid calls for regime change in Iran

A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group.

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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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Fact check: Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan?

On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.

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Little Heroes: EU Parliament pays tribute to child cancer victims with Brussels art exhibition

Part of the European Parliament in Brussels has been transformed into a glowing artistic tribute space this week to display colourful paintings from the Children's Oncology Unit of Makareio Hospital in Cyprus

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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.

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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.

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Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

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Left-wing MEPs push European Commission to finance abortions across borders

Signed by 105 MEPs, the letter to Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European fund to ensure effective access to reproductive healthcare, a move one million European citizens have requested.

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EU seeks clarity as new Trump tariffs cast shadow over 2025 trade deal

The European Commission has urged Washington to stick to the terms of last year’s EU-US trade agreement, after US President Donald Trump unveiled fresh global tariff hikes that have rattled markets and raised fresh legal questions.

Radio France Internationale

EU Commission seeks 'clarity' from White House after Supreme Court tariff ruling

The US Supreme Court ruling calls into question the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, from past paid tariffs to future investment pledges. The Commission says it is carefully reviewing the ruling.

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Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting

Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.

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French far right asks European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque

Patriots for Europe is seeking a minute of silence int he European Parliament for Quentin Deranque, a French far-right activist who died after a brawl with left-wing activists in Lyon, during a session dedicated to the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Exclusive: EU agrees procedure to choose host country for future European Customs Authority

The European Parliament and member states have drafted a procedure to select the hosting country of the future European Custom Authority, which is expected to be formally approved in the coming days.

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EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes ahead of tax on cars and buildings

EU countries agreed to amend a financial tool designed to regulate carbon price shocks in anticipation of the new carbon tax covering road transport and buildings.

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EU Parliament bans AI use on government work devices as security fears rise

EU Parliament says many AI tools could run locally instead of sending information to the cloud, so it's banned them.

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Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says

Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.

Radio France Internationale

Killing of far-right activist triggers turmoil across French political spectrum

The fatal beating of a 23-year-old far-right sympathiser in Lyon has sparked a blame game between France's left and right political circles, while an investigation is underway to uncover the sequence of events leading up to the young man's death.

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European leaders clash over how to tackle threats from Trump and Russia

The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years

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European Parliament clears way for transferring asylum seekers to unrelated countries

A legislative change approved by the European Parliament will enable EU states to send asylum seekers to countries with which they have no existing link.

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Newsletter: EU leaders raise the stakes ahead of talks on economic revival

Also in this newsletter: EU officials express reservations over Spain's decision to regularise undocumented migrants, and why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil.

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European Parliament to 'test' support for digital euro

The European Parliament will vote on a report on the annual work of the European Central Bank, which includes a passage in support of the digital euro. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

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Europeans see wars and disinformation as top concerns, Eurobarometer survey finds

Europeans are most worried about wars near EU borders and disinformation, and want the European Parliament to tackle inflation, jobs and defence, according to the latest survey published Wednesday.

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