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Image for Hungary must not 'betray its own struggle for freedom' by blocking Russia sanctions, says German minister
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Hungary must not 'betray its own struggle for freedom' by blocking Russia sanctions, says German minister

BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - EU foreign ministers will urge Hungary to rethink its decision to block t...

23rd February, 2026

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Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute

BUDAPEST, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Hungary will block the European Union's next package of sanctions again...

22nd February, 2026

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EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A senior EU lawmaker proposed on Sunday postponing...

22nd February, 2026

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Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 21 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he expected...

21st February, 2026

Image for France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs, FT reports
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France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs, FT reports

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Brussels has the tools to hit back at the United States for its latest round of t...

21st February, 2026

Image for Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of 'blackmail' over threats to cut electricity
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Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of 'blackmail' over threats to cut electricity

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened on Saturday to cut off emergency...

21st February, 2026

Image for Hungary to block 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine in Russian oil row
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Hungary to block 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine in Russian oil row

BUDAPEST/WARSAW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Hungary will block a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) EU loan for...

20th February, 2026

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Graft allegations spark clashes in Albania between police and protesters

TIRANA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Police in Tirana fired tear gas and used water cannon in clashes on Frida...

20th February, 2026

Image for Hungary to block EUR 90 billion loan to Ukraine over oil stoppage, minister says
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Hungary to block EUR 90 billion loan to Ukraine over oil stoppage, minister says

WARSAW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Hungary will block a 90 billion euro European Union loan for Ukraine unti...

20th February, 2026

Image for German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling
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German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's BDI industry federation on Friday called on the European Union...

20th February, 2026

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China cannot profit from low tariffs and shield own market, EU trade chief says

By Philip Blenkinsop NICOSIA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The European Union should make low-tariff access to...

20th February, 2026

Image for German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China
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German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - German business bosses warned on Friday of what they called destabilising...

20th February, 2026