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Hungary won't change EU sanctions on Russian assets until US elections

The EU's plan to raise a €35 billion loan for Ukraine involves a key change in the sanctions regime that Hungary is so far blocking.

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17 European countries call for 'paradigm shift' on migrant returns

The European Union has struggled to improve the deportation rate of asylum seekers whose applications have been turned down.

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EU approves steep tariffs on Chinese EVs, despite lack of majority

Chinese producers of electric vehicles will soon face steep tariffs before selling their high-end goods in the EU market.

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Von der Leyen's China policy faces make-or-break vote on EV tariffs

Amid Beijing's threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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Brussels takes Hungary to court over 'national sovereignty' law

Brussels has stepped up its legal action against Hungary's "national sovereignty law," arguing it violates a wide range of fundamental rights.

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Czechia blocks EU statement urging 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon

The EU fears that "any further military intervention would dramatically aggravate the situation" in the Middle East, Josep Borrell has said.

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Hungary open to enforce key asylum ruling as daily fines mount

European Affairs Minister János Bóka insists he won't pay a €200m fine imposed by EU courts for restricting asylum rights, though Brussels has triggered a special procedure to deduct the sum from EU funds.

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Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law

The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding.

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Brussels takes China to the WTO over 'questionable' dairy probe

The call for WTO consultations comes as EU and Chinese officials step up talks on the dispute around electric vehicles.

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How the EU will tap into Russia's assets to raise €35B for Ukraine

The profits made by Russia's frozen assets are the key behind the €35 billion loan that the EU has promised to Ukraine.

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EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons.

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EU-China talks fail to deliver breakthrough on electric cars dispute

Brussels and Beijing have agreed to take a new look at price undertakings, which could avoid extra tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.

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Brussels moves to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds

Budapest will soon be deprived of a share of its EU funds for refusing to pay the fine imposed by the European Court of Justice.

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Netherlands officially requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules

The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the "strictest asylum regime ever."

Europe Decoded

The eight biggest surprises from Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission

From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking.

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Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power

The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission.

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Breton quits as EU Commissioner, directly blames von der Leyen

Thierry Breton has resigned as European Commissioner, dealing a new blow to Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to build her next team.

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EU countries given three options to raise €45 billion loan for Ukraine

The G7 has promised to raise a $50 billion (€45bn) loan for Ukraine, but the initiative requires an agreement between the 27 members of the European Union.

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Netherlands to ask opt-out from EU asylum rules 'as soon as possible'

The four-party cabinet in the Netherlands has vowed to establish "the strictest asylum regime ever" to curb irregular migration.

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EU rejects price offer from Chinese EV producers as talks near end

Negotiations between Brussels and Beijing on the dispute around electric vehicles have entered the final stretch ahead of a make-or-break vote.

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