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EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Antitrust regulators proposed a revamp of European Union merger rules on Thursday to give companies more leeway to argue the benefits of their deals,

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions
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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in

EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit
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EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
Asia|Political|World

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N.

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Europe|Political|US|World

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits

NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he would go to Brussels on Wednesday for informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der ​

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
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Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
Science|Technology|World

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer

At a Romanian base overlooking the Black Sea, camouflaged figures squinted up into the sky and drones whined far overhead - the final test of a

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer
Europe|Political|World

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
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Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges

Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
Americas|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts

European Union leaders will discuss the bloc's mutual assistance clause at a summit in Cyprus on Thursday, as U.S.

EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts
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Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff

Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to

Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
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EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning

When the European Union outlines looser state aid rules next week to help governments cushion the blow from energy prices driven

EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
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Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
Europe|Political|World

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty

France's far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock

The European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday to suspend a pact governing the EU's ties with Israel but

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action
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EU expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on Wednesday

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on the 90 billion euro ($105.94 billion) loan for Ukraine to be made on

EU expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on Wednesday
Economy|Europe|World

EU to widen Iran sanctions to those who block Hormuz

The European Union will expand the criteria of its Iran sanctions to include those responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz,

EU to widen Iran sanctions to those who block Hormuz
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks

The Kremlin said on Monday that it was encouraged by Bulgarian politician Rumen Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via pragmatic talks after he won a landslide

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks
Europe|Political|World

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
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Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'
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Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

A sweetened 20.35 billion euro ($24 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve
Economy|Political|World

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says
Europe|Political|World

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Political

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election

Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party could become kingmaker after an April 12 election, as two opinion polls on Wednesday showed

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election
Europe|Political|World

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says
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Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Business|Economy|Europe

British carmakers seek clarity on 'Made in EU' rule as trade risks grow

The UK's automotive industry group SMMT said on Thursday carmakers need clarity now on whether Britain will count as 'Made in EU' in the European

British carmakers seek clarity on 'Made in EU' rule as trade risks grow
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

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Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
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Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia
Europe|Political|World

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest

Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp

EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Europe|World

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
Europe|Political|World

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5
Economy|Political|World

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Business|Economy|Europe|World

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’
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Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Europe|Political|Science|World

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Europe|Health|World

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign
Economy|Europe|World

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
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EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

The European Union’s top diplomats met with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels following a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future
Americas|Election|Europe|Political|World

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections

Marco Rubio is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s April election during a visit to Budapest

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections