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The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on May 12, 2025, establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the incorporation of the Agreement on Electronic Commerce into the WTO Agreement. This decision comes after the Commission
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The European Union has dismissed the trade deal between the UK and the US as a "shakedown," but officials say it makes a deal between the EU and the UK more likely. The declaration comes as officials from the two sides prepare to meet at a summit in
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European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the need for North Macedonia to continue its path towards European integration during his meeting with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski in Skopje. Costa acknowledged the country's progress in the accession process, urging North Macedonia to stay the course and reminding that it
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Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti welcomed the European Council President Antonio Costa to the country, emphasizing Kosovo's commitment to EU membership and asking for an active role in the accession process. Kosovo has been waiting nearly two and a half years for an EU membership application
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a new $8 million financial package for Converse Bank in Armenia, aimed at supporting the country's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting low-carbon and climate-resilient practices. The funding, backed by the European Union (EU), the Green
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the European Union (EU), and Canada through the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA) have joined forces to provide a EUR70 million loan to the Bank of Africa (BOA) in Morocco. This financing package, which consists of
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) have signed agreements with the Institut Català de Finances (ICF) to provide loans totaling €150 million to finance social infrastructure projects in Catalonia, Spain. The loans will support the construction and rehabilitation of care homes, day centers,
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The European Commission has found that Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is not transparent enough about its advertisements, marking the first time the company has been accused of breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA). The commission's decision follows a probe into the company's advertising practices, which
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A recent incident on an easyJet flight from London Stansted to Amsterdam highlights the complexities of post-Brexit passport rules, which have led to confusion and inconvenience for British travelers. Karen Woodhouse, a passenger flying with her family, was incorrectly told her passport was invalid for travel to the European Union
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The European Union's General Court has annulled a European Commission decision that denied a journalist from The New York Times access to text messages exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The verdict casts a shadow over von der Leyen's
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The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has urged the European Commission to maintain the Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) licensing regulation, citing its importance for European innovation and competitiveness. ACEA echoes the European Parliament's calls in support of the SEP regulation and opposes the European Commission's
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The European Parliament held a series of votes on various proposals and reports, including amendments to its rules of procedure, electoral rights, and reports on several countries. The votes, which took place over several days, saw a number of motions for resolutions and amendments put to the test. Key Takeaways:
