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Trade relations between the two economic superpowers have soured in recent weeks as Beijing has attacked EU plans to cut its reliance on China for key goods, services and resources.

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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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Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak

The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.

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Europe’s AI Conundrum: Watch the Brussels Economic Forum 2026

The Brussels Economic Forum (BEF) is the European Commission’s annual flagship economic event. For more than 25 years, it has brought together political leaders, business representatives, civil society, academics, and key economic actors to engage in forward-looking discussions on key issues shaping

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Brussels makes progress but no breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council faced-off Wednesday night to aiming to conclude the EU-US trade deal. Despite the lengthy discussion and fears of a potential US retaliation, no end was brokered, with talks continuing on 19 May.

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New Hungarian PM’s voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds

Exclusive: Péter Magyar’s plans for progressive issues are unclear amid possible divide between supporters and wider electorate

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Spain ‘more convinced of its own position’ on the US than the EU is, Jaume Duch tells Euronews

The Catalan regional minister told Euronews that, while Spain has been leading when it comes to standing up against Washington, the EU has taken a firmer stance in recent months.

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EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat

As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy threats from Trump.

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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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EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia

The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated.

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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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Planned EU-Taliban talks on return of Afghan nationals spark backlash

Brussels is bracing for a political storm as European Union officials consider hosting Taliban representatives in the Belgian capital for talks on returning Afghan nationals living in Europe, a move that critics say risks legitimising Afghanistan's hardline regime.

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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.

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Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?

Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.

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After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession

The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered.

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Exclusive: EU vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for European industry as China threatens retaliation

In an interview with Euronews, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the European Union would stand its ground after China threatened retaliatory measures over plans to strengthen the bloc’s industrial policy.

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Belgium seeks to take control of nuclear reactors in move to secure energy supplies

Brussels believes the solution to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East is to permanently transition away from fossil fuels.

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Europe Today: Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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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.

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Newsletter: Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels to unlock EU funds

The incoming Hungarian leader is pressed for time as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in EU cash before an August deadline.

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Europe revives renewables and nuclear to address the energy crisis

Brussels is looking for a long-term fix, putting both renewables and nuclear back on the table after the Strait of Hormuz closure sent energy bills soaring. Watch the video!

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Europe Today: Péter Magyar visits Brussels and Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu speaks to Euronews

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. On today's show:

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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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China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission. Will EU countries follow?

The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided.

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Brussels instructs EU countries to be tough on net-zero shipping goals at key IMO talks

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

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