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Image for EU Parliament backs exempting 90% of companies from carbon border levyHeadlines

EU Parliament Backs Exempting 90% of Companies From Carbon Border Levy

Image for EU brands just four countries as 'high risk' under deforestation lawFinance

EU Brands Just Four Countries as 'high Risk' Under Deforestation Law

Image for Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect saysFinance

Realistic Romania 2025 Budget Deficit Target Is 7.5% of Gdp, President-Elect Says

Image for EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertiliserHeadlines

EU Lawmakers Back Huge Tariffs for Russia, Belarus Fertiliser

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

EU Open to Extending Lobster Deal in Package on Trump Tariffs, Ft Reports

Date: May 22, 2025

(Reuters) -The European Union is open to extending a deal giving U.S. lobsters duty-free access as part of a broader package aimed at removing tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the...

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Luxair Challenges EU Approval of Lufthansa-ITA Merger

Date: May 21, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Luxembourg flag carrier Luxair said on Wednesday it had filed a legal challenge before the General Court of the European Union against the European Commission's approval of the...

Image for Spain, Portugal ask EU to push for power links with France after outage

Spain, Portugal Ask EU to Push for Power Links With France After Outage

Date: May 21, 2025

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Spain and Portugal have asked the European Union to step in to push for more power interconnectors with France, after a massive power outage hit the Iberian...

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Germany's Merz: EU Should 'ideally' Scrap Supply Chain Law

Date: May 21, 2025

BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government clarified on Wednesday that it aimed to "slim down" the European Union's new supply chain audit law but not to scrap it entirely. Some European leaders worry...

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EU Envoys Reach Deal on 150 Billion Euro Arms Fund

Date: May 21, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union ambassadors signed off on Wednesday on a new flagship arms-buying fund, being set up quickly to provide 150 billion euros ($170 billion) in loans for defence...

Image for EU targets business barriers to enhance competitiveness amid US tariffs

EU Targets Business Barriers to Enhance Competitiveness Amid US Tariffs

Date: May 21, 2025

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission set out plans on Wednesday to remove barriers to business within the European Union as part of a push to boost competitiveness and...