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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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TikTok Says Pay Up to Avoid Data Tracking for Ads — Privacy Now Costs £3.99 a Month

TikTok's new £3.99 ($5.44) ad-free tier removes ads and data tracking for UK users. Free accounts can no longer opt out of personalised ads.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

EU Announces Plans To Ban Addictive Social Media Features, Impose Age Restrictions

The European Union (EU) is planning to crack down on social media with age restrictions and plans to ban addictive features in an effort to protect children from aspects of the platforms.

International Business 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…

The Economic Times

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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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.

The Economic Times

Trump gives EU until 4 July to implement trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs

After speaking with Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday evening, Donald Trump delayed his threat of "much higher" tariffs on the European Union until 4 July. Von der Leyen hailed "good progress" towards implementation.

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.

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EU finance ministers urge caution amid Trump tariff threats and trade tensions

EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday sought to downplay US president Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats. Some viewed his announcement as yet another post on social media by the US President.

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'We should never have signed this trade deal with the US,' leading MEP says

French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues that Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats, which she considers a violation of the EU–US trade agreement, show the EU should not have agreed to the deal, highlighting divisions within the Socialists & Democrats.

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'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's latest tariff threat

The European Union is "prepared for every scenario" if Donald Trump unilaterally hikes tariffs on EU-made cars, says Ursula von der Leyen.

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‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security

The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South Caucasus.

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Six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia

From Mark Carney's headline-grabbing attendance to Roberta Metsola's sharp rebuke, Euronews breaks down the six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia.

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Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister

Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.

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Trump to raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%, accusing bloc of not complying with deal

Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods.

The Independent UK

Trump ‘pleased to announce’ 25% hike on EU auto tariffs effective next week

The move comes after Trump’s repeated verbal attacks on US allies

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Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect

The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Radio France Internationale

Controversial EU-Mercosur free trade deal comes into force

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force on Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

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Magyar says EU money to arrive in Hungary 'soon' after meeting with von der Leyen

Hungary’s incoming prime minister hailed "productive" meetings in Brussels as he races to unlock billions in EU funding ahead of a summer deadline. Commission President von der Leyen vows to keep working together.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs

Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”

The Independent UK

EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries

The Guardian - UK

Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms

Euronews

Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to unlock EU cash

Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era.

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