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Albania, North Macedonia Ready for EU Accession Talks: European Commission: European Commission progress reports on six Western Balkans countries seeking EU ...
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Albania, North Macedonia Ready for EU Accession Talks: European Commission
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Albania, North Macedonia Ready for EU Accession Talks: European Commission: European Commission progress reports on six Western Balkans countries seeking EU ...
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Albania, North Macedonia Ready for EU Accession Talks: European Commission
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 ...
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Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Increased gas prices: EU Commission threatens to take legal action against Germany
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Increased gas prices: EU Commission threatens to take legal action against ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
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CDU calls for EU import ban on all Russian food: A ban on imports of agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus is intended to prevent Putin from financing his ...
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CDU calls for EU import ban on all Russian food
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Escape to Cyprus: EU agreement with Lebanon apparently planned: "It's enough": Cyprus President Christodoulidis pulls the ripcord. His country is overwhelmed by ...
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Escape to Cyprus: EU agreement with Lebanon apparently planned
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German conservatives push for national ban on Russian agricultural imports: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the German conservatives ...
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German conservatives push for national ban on Russian agricultural imports
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“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports: The EU wants to reduce LNG imports from Russia. But an import stop would endanger European ...
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“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports
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“Right to Repair”: What Consumers Need to Know Now: The EU Parliament has passed the “right to repair”. What this means and which products it covers - and which ...
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“Right to Repair”: What Consumers Need to Know Now
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China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
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China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says
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The right to repair is coming: The EU initiative against the ex-and-hop mentality is on the home stretch: the European Parliament is finally voting on the draft ...
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The right to repair is coming
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Bulgaria cancels its largest Recovery Plan tenders: Bulgaria risks losing €1.2 billion from the Recovery Plan after cancelling tenders for the renewal of trains
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Bulgaria cancels its largest Recovery Plan tenders
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Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
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Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big ...
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
  • Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.

  • The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.

  • Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.

  • The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission
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European Parliament adopts fiscal rules reform amid warnings of austerity risk: The European Parliament adopted the reform of the EU’s rules for national debt ...
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European Parliament adopts fiscal rules reform amid warnings of austerity ...
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EU ministers to discuss air defence for Ukraine, Iran sanctions: European Union foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s ...
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EU ministers to discuss air defence for Ukraine, Iran sanctions
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UK uninterested in EU proposal to boost youth mobility: Over three years following Brexit, a new European Commission proposal aims to simplify long-term stays ...
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UK uninterested in EU proposal to boost youth mobility
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says
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The Brief – How Ursula von der Leyen’s pet project fell flat: The New European Bauhaus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s pet project ...
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The Brief – How Ursula von der Leyen’s pet project fell flat
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TikTok could face EU fines and a suspension over sister app TikTok Lite: European officials are threatening TikTok with massive fines and a possible forced ...
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TikTok could face EU fines and a suspension over sister app TikTok Lite
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's reward programme: TikTok Lite's reward programme may be suspended in the European Union on Thursday if TikTok is unable to ...
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EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's reward programme
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Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
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Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
  • The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.

  • Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.

  • The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.

  • If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
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Rumors in Brussels: Mario Draghi could become head of the EU Commission: On Tuesday, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi gave a speech in which ...
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Rumors in Brussels: Mario Draghi could become head of the EU Commission
Quick Glance: Italy Suggests Mario Draghi for EU Commission President
  • Speculations arise about Mario Draghi potentially becoming the EU Commission President.

  • His report is expected to provide insights on enhancing the EU's competitiveness.

  • In Italy, Draghi is seen as the top candidate for the position.

  • Support for Ursula von der Leyen in Italy is diminishing, boosting Draghi's prospects.
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Pornhub, XVideos, Stripchat face strict EU rules, Commission says: Adult content companies Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will have to do risk assessment reports ...
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Pornhub, XVideos, Stripchat face strict EU rules, Commission says
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Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan Brothers for Europe tour saga
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Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan ...
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Fuel consumption: EU data shows shocking reality - Hybrids and BMW far above it: A data collection shows that the fuel consumption of some car manufacturers is ...
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Fuel consumption: EU data shows shocking reality - Hybrids and BMW far ...
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Nicolas Schmit: “I would do a few things differently than von der Leyen”: The leading candidate of the European Social Democrats Nicolas Schmit on his vision for ...
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Nicolas Schmit: “I would do a few things differently than von der Leyen”
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E-car prices need to halve to win over mass market - ECA: The European Court of Auditors has said that electric car prices would need to halve to ensure they are ...
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E-car prices need to halve to win over mass market - ECA
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Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki has registered that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa ...
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Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures
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Commission must act on critical raw materials strategy, say MEPs: Establishing a list of critical raw materials list to defend Europe’s security and ...
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Commission must act on critical raw materials strategy, say MEPs
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After attack on Israel: new EU sanctions against Iran: Additional sanctions against Iran have been under consideration in the EU for some time ...
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After attack on Israel: new EU sanctions against Iran
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EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel: The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier ...
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EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel
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Middle East conflict: EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers: Violent acts by radical Jewish settlers are an obstacle to a long-term peace solution in the ...
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Middle East conflict: EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers
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Wave of farmer discontent not over as far-right sets the stage for EU elections: The backlash against EU green policies is set to continue, with plans to revive ...
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Wave of farmer discontent not over as far-right sets the stage for EU ...
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European firms, banks must boost investment in critical minerals, official says: European firms such as automakers and financial institutions need to step up ...
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European firms, banks must boost investment in critical minerals ...
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Hungary to block EU's €1.5 billion aid for Ukraine, claiming "witch-hunt" against Hungarian companies - Euromaidan Press
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Hungary to block EU's €1.5 billion aid for Ukraine, claiming ...
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Reduced VAT does not prevent menstrual poverty in the EU: Brussels allows countries to remove VAT on menstrual products, but only Ireland does so.
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Reduced VAT does not prevent menstrual poverty in the EU