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Image for France, Italy push to exempt fertilisers from EU carbon border levyFinance

France, Italy Push to Exempt Fertilisers From EU Carbon Border Levy

Image for Ukraine pushes EU membership bid as Cyprus takes bloc's presidencyFinance

Ukraine Pushes EU Membership Bid as Cyprus Takes Bloc's Presidency

Image for EU poised to secure vital Italy backing for Mercosur dealFinance

EU Poised to Secure Vital Italy Backing for Mercosur Deal

Image for EU steel safeguards would lead to crippling price hikes for manufacturing, lobby group saysFinance

EU Steel Safeguards Would Lead to Crippling Price Hikes for Manufacturing, Lobby Group Says

Image for European Commission calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

European Commission Calls Grok's Sexualised AI Photos 'illegal,' Britain Demands Answers

Date: January 5, 2026

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Britain has demanded Elon Musk's social media site X explain how its AI chatbot Grok was able to produce undressed images of people and sexualised images of children, and...

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EU Sees Opportunity for Democratic Transition in Venezuela, Spokesperson Says

Date: January 5, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States on Saturday creates an opportunity for a democratic transition in the country, a European Commission...

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EU Extends Sata and Tap Airlines State Aid Divestment Conditions Deadlines

Date: January 5, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission has extended the deadlines for SATA and TAP airlines to complete the divestments of assets that were conditions for restructuring aid granted by the...

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France Tightens Checks on Food Imports Amid Farmers' Mercosur Opposition

Date: January 4, 2026

PARIS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The French government - looking to quell a farmers' protest movement - will take new steps to protect the country's industry by stopping imports of some products, said Prime...

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Italy Revises Golden Power Rules to Try to End Spat With EU

Date: December 30, 2025

ROME, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Italy plans to revise its golden power legislation to state it can be used to vet significant M&A deals in the financial sector only after assessments by the European...

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French President Macron Slams U.S. Visa Ban on Thierry Breton and Others

Date: December 24, 2025

PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-...