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US-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate as Ottawa Prepares Counter-Tariff Measures
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US-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate as Ottawa Prepares Counter-Tariff Measures

Diplomatic and economic friction between the United States and Canada has intensified following the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations. Canadian officials, including Premier Doug Ford, are advancing retaliatory tariff strategies while urging a more assertive stance against American trade policies.

EU Parliament Approves Chat Scanning with Reservations
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EU Parliament Approves Chat Scanning with Reservations

The EU Parliament has approved the extension of chat control measures, allowing platform companies to scan citizens' messages, following a controversial second vote. This approval comes with certain reservations from lawmakers.

EU Parliament Approves New GMOs and Return Rules
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EU Parliament Approves New GMOs and Return Rules

The European Parliament has approved new generation GMOs and new EU return rules, with some critics calling the latter a 'xenophobic' shift. The parliament also gave the green light to the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement.

Cypriot MEPs to Abstain from EU Parliament Vote on Turkey Report
Worldcyprus-mail2mo ago

Cypriot MEPs to Abstain from EU Parliament Vote on Turkey Report

Two Cypriot MEPs, Loukas Fourlas and Giorgos Georgiou, announced their intention to abstain from a European Parliament plenary vote on a report concerning Turkey. They cited positive elements for Cyprus within the text but did not specify reasons for abstention.

EU Agrees on New Migration and Deportation Rules
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EU Agrees on New Migration and Deportation Rules

The EU Parliament and member states reached an agreement on a new return regulation, which includes stricter asylum rules and allows for the establishment of deportation centers in third countries.

Europe Grapples With China's Growing Economic Influence
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Europe Grapples With China's Growing Economic Influence

European nations and the EU are increasingly confronting China's economic dominance in sectors like automotive and technology, leading to discussions on sanctions, reliance, and market competition. US lawmakers also scrutinize financial ties to Chinese military-linked firms.

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect

The European Union's long-negotiated trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc has provisionally entered into force. This marks a significant step for the two regions.

EU Parliament Resolution on Pakistan Criticized as Flawed
WorldDawn1mo ago

EU Parliament Resolution on Pakistan Criticized as Flawed

The European Parliament recently adopted a resolution condemning alleged abductions, forced conversions, and child marriages among Hindu and Christian minority communities in Pakistan. The resolution, the first in five years, is criticized as a flawed ritual that doesn't reflect Pakistan's reality.

EU Parliament: Serbia's EU Progress Depends on Reforms
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EU Parliament: Serbia's EU Progress Depends on Reforms

The European Parliament has stated that Serbia's progress towards EU membership is contingent upon reforms in the rule of law, strengthening democracy, and normalizing relations with Kosovo. Fair elections are highlighted as crucial for resolving the current crisis.

EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations
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EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations

The European Parliament has given the green light for further negotiations on the digital euro, aiming to ensure monetary sovereignty and a secure payment alternative with privacy protection. Its introduction is expected by 2029.

EU Parliament Advances Digital Euro and Extends Online Chat Monitoring
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EU Parliament Advances Digital Euro and Extends Online Chat Monitoring

The European Parliament has approved negotiations for a digital euro, moving closer to its potential issuance. Concurrently, lawmakers also voted to temporarily extend the authorization for major tech companies to monitor private online conversations for child sexual abuse material.

European Parliament Recognizes Rapes During Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
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European Parliament Recognizes Rapes During Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

The European Parliament has passed a historic resolution recognizing the rapes of women in Cyprus during the 1974 Turkish invasion. This decision comes amidst other European Union discussions, including Serbia's stalled EU accession and Romania facing legal action over payment delays.

EU Parliament Approves New Gene-Edited Crop Rules
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EU Parliament Approves New Gene-Edited Crop Rules

The European Parliament has approved new legislation that will ease restrictions on gene-edited crops across the EU, marking a significant change in the bloc's agricultural biotechnology policy despite opposition.

EU Lawmakers Approve Tougher Migrant Policy and Urge BiH Reforms
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EU Lawmakers Approve Tougher Migrant Policy and Urge BiH Reforms

EU lawmakers have approved a new, tougher migrant policy, while also calling on Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement urgent reforms and appoint a chief negotiator to advance its European path. BiH is also facing being placed on Moneyval's grey list due to a lack of reforms.

EU Parliament Report Criticizes Turkey's Human Rights Record
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EU Parliament Report Criticizes Turkey's Human Rights Record

An annual report by the European Parliament, approved with 381 votes, states that Turkey is moving further away from EU values and interests, highlighting a dire human rights situation. The report also includes criticism of Turkey's 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.

Details of US-Iran Framework Agreement Emerge, Sparking International Reactions
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Details of US-Iran Framework Agreement Emerge, Sparking International Reactions

Details of a 14-point US-Iran framework agreement have been reported, including discussions on unfreezing Iranian assets and potential impacts on Israel-Lebanon negotiations. The deal has drawn both praise and criticism from international figures and nations.

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on EU Cars, Sparks European Outcry
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on EU Cars, Sparks European Outcry

President Donald Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on European cars to 25%, sparking widespread concern and anger among European nations and industries. This move intensified fears of a trade war between the United States and the European Union.

Trump Threatens Germany Troop Withdrawal Amid Iran Tensions
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Trump Threatens Germany Troop Withdrawal Amid Iran Tensions

President Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany, citing disagreements with German officials, while also signaling a prolonged U.S. blockade against Iran which caused oil prices to surge.

EU Parliament Approves Consent-Based Rape Definition
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EU Parliament Approves Consent-Based Rape Definition

The European Parliament has voted to adopt an EU-wide definition of rape based on consent, specifically stating that 'only yes means yes.' This decision aims to standardize legal approaches to sexual violence across member states.

EU Parliament Debates Support for Russian Opposition
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EU Parliament Debates Support for Russian Opposition

Members of the European Parliament debated the best ways to support the Russian democratic opposition, suggesting financial aid, independent media support, asylum, and emphasizing that Ukraine's victory would have the greatest impact.

European Parliament Approves New Air Passenger Rights
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European Parliament Approves New Air Passenger Rights

The European Parliament has approved significant changes to air passenger rights, aiming to provide faster compensation for flight delays and address unacceptable practices. These updated rules, the first in 20 years, are expected to become EU law soon.

Taliban Officials Hold First Talks with EU in Brussels on Migrant Returns
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Taliban Officials Hold First Talks with EU in Brussels on Migrant Returns

Taliban officials met with EU representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return of Afghan migrants. The closed-door talks focused on the dignified return of Afghans, with some human rights activists decrying the EU visas issued for the Taliban delegation.

EU Parliament Member Urges Serbia to Change for EU Accession
Worlddanas2mo ago

EU Parliament Member Urges Serbia to Change for EU Accession

Helmut Brandstätter, an MEP, stated that Serbia must implement changes, including addressing police brutality against students, if it wishes to join the European Union. He emphasized that the country's current practices are incompatible with EU membership.

EU Parliament Head Discusses Moldova's EU Path, Conflicts, and Future
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EU Parliament Head Discusses Moldova's EU Path, Conflicts, and Future

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola discussed Moldova's potential EU membership, emphasizing minority protection and conflict resolution as key values. She also addressed the country's future, including its relationship with Ukraine, the Transnistrian issue, and potential unification with Romania.

EU Reaches Provisional Deal on Migrant Returns
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EU Reaches Provisional Deal on Migrant Returns

The EU Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on measures to simplify and expedite the return of migrants residing unlawfully in the bloc, with proponents emphasizing the urgent need to address the low enforcement rate of deportation orders.

EU Parliament Drops Google, UK Mandates AI Opt-Out for Publishers
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EU Parliament Drops Google, UK Mandates AI Opt-Out for Publishers

The EU Parliament announced it will switch from Google to a French search engine in a move towards tech sovereignty, while the UK's regulator mandated Google allow publishers to opt out of AI search summaries. This decision gives UK media groups more control over their content in AI-generated search results.

EU Officials Urge End to Cuban People's Isolation
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EU Officials Urge End to Cuban People's Isolation

European officials, including Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the EU's chief diplomat, have called for an end to the "control" and "isolation" of the Cuban people, advocating for their freedom and opportunities. A Cuban opposition leader also expressed belief that the communist regime would not last the year.

Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated to Congress
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Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated to Congress

President Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated" or are "over," despite earlier considerations of military action. This declaration came amidst ongoing tensions and discussions regarding the need for congressional authorization for any conflict.

EU Parliament Urges Standardized Consent-Based Rape Definition
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EU Parliament Urges Standardized Consent-Based Rape Definition

The European Parliament has voted to urge the creation of a standardized, consent-based definition of rape across all EU member states. This move aims to harmonize legal approaches to sexual violence within the bloc.

EU Parliament Committee Votes to Lift Romanian MEP's Immunity
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EU Parliament Committee Votes to Lift Romanian MEP's Immunity

The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee has voted to lift the immunity of controversial Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă. This decision moves her closer to facing potential investigations in Romania.