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Eleven countries demand EU weakens deforestation law further, document shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS -The European Union is facing further pressure from member countries to dela...

26th May, 2025

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EU probe against Shein advances, violations to be detailed soon, Bloomberg reports

(Reuters) -The European Union will escalate a probe against fast-fashion retailer Shein as early as...

23rd May, 2025

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EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission sought clarity from the United Stat...

23rd May, 2025

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German minister: Trump tariffs help nobody, EU will continue talks

(Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday said U.S. President Donald Trump's thre...

23rd May, 2025

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EU watchdog launches inquiry into Commission's easing of green rules

By Benoit Van Overstraeten and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The EU's Ombudswoman said on Friday s...

23rd May, 2025

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Hungary's Orban says EU plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Union's plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented, Hung...

23rd May, 2025

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EU Parliament backs exempting 90% of companies from carbon border levy

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament backed changes on Thursday to the Europea...

22nd May, 2025

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EU brands just four countries as 'high risk' under deforestation law

BRUSSELS -Commodities from just four countries will face the strictest checks under the European Uni...

22nd May, 2025

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Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect says

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -An "optimistic, realistic" budget deficit target for Romania in 2025 is 7.5% of...

22nd May, 2025

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EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertiliser

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament voted on Thursday to impose very high tariffs on fertil...

22nd May, 2025

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EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports

(Reuters) -The European Union is open to extending a deal giving U.S. lobsters duty-free access as p...

22nd May, 2025

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Luxair challenges EU approval of Lufthansa-ITA merger

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Luxembourg flag carrier Luxair said on Wednesday it had filed a legal challenge...

21st May, 2025