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Ukraine is taking significant diplomatic steps to influence Hungary's stance on blocking its European integration, with Ambassador Fedir Shandor affirming that Budapest's position could change. The ambassador highlighted Ukraine's commitments to good neighborliness, permanent dialogue, and searching for new cooperation formats. Despite Hungarian Prime
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Donald Trump has concluded a deal with the EU, leaving many diplomats in Europe to concede it was a victory for the US president. The agreement has been met with a mix of relief and dejection, with Francois Bayrou, the French Prime Minister, describing it as a "dark day&
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The European Commission has issued a regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of epoxy resins originating in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and Thailand. The regulation, which comes into force on July 26, 2025, follows an investigation initiated on July 1, 2024, in response to
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The European Union has issued a strong statement at the UN Security Council condemning Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire. The statement, delivered by EU Ambassador to the UN Stavros Lambrinidis, highlighted the devastating consequences of Russia's actions, including
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The European Commission has issued a regulation subjecting imports of certain Chinese tyres to registration, as part of an ongoing anti-dumping investigation. The initiative follows a complaint from the Coalition Against Unfair Tyre Imports, representing over 25% of the EU's total production of passenger car and light lorry
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Germany's decision to significantly increase defence spending is expected to push its budget deficit above the EU's 3% threshold, but an exemption clause allows Berlin to exceed this limit without facing punishment. The move signals a willingness by Brussels to accommodate the bloc's largest
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The European Commission has issued a regulation renewing the authorisation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 40027, a feed additive for all animal species, for a period of 10 years. The additive was previously authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1113/2013. The renewed authorisation is subject to certain conditions, including
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A new trade agreement has averted a potential trade war between the European Union (EU) and the United States (USA), but a 15 percent tariff on imports from the EU to the USA still poses a significant threat to certain sectors. The Confederation of Industry's Lukas Martin warns
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As President Trump arrived in Scotland this week to celebrate his second-term presidency, he revisited the triumphant moment in 2016 when he predicted Brexit's success. Trump Turnberry, his golf resort in Scotland, where he took credit for predicting the historic vote, has become a recurring stage for his
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Nayara Energy, a privately-owned refinery in India, has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft Corp for suspending critical services following EU sanctions against Russian energy. Despite holding fully paid-up licenses, Nayara's access to Microsoft's tools and products has been restricted. This move has raised concerns about corporate
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The European Commission has made amendments to the implementing regulation regarding anti-dumping duties imposed on certain iron or steel fasteners originating in China. The changes come after a request from Moregood Hardware Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., a company related to Shanghai Moregood Hardware Co., Ltd., which was included as a
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As the UK's economy teeters on the brink of recession, with faltering growth, stubbornly high inflation, and rising unemployment, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer finds himself in an unexpected alliance with President Trump, whose policies have inadvertently aided the UK's economic prospects. The situation is ironic,
