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EU parliament approves resolution to define rape as sex without consent

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for an EU-wide definition of rape based on the absence of freely given and informed consent.

Radio France Internationale

Research reveals lack of transparency in ad data of digital platforms

Half of the world’s largest digital platforms fail to meet minimum standards of transparency regarding the advertising they carry. This is one of the main findings of the study Data Not Found carried out by our research group at NetLab – the Internet and Social Media Research Laboratory at the…

The Conversation

Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."

Euronews

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EU Wants Replaceable Smartphone Batteries — But iPhones May Qualify for an Exemption

The EU will require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027, aiming to reduce electronic waste and extend device lifespans.

International Business Times UK

Soil monitoring: what the new EU-wide ‘ground rules’ have in store for Europe

The European soil monitoring directive, adopted by the European Union at the end of 2025, aims to achieve healthy soils by 2050. Brussels’ directive is centred on an environmental DNA based approach. France’s experience in measuring soil quality could be used advantageously, particularly as the best monitoring tools are those…

The Conversation

Montenegro inches closer towards EU membership

Montenegro, which has been an EU accession candidate country since 2010, hopes to become the European Union's 28th member by 2028.

Euronews

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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EU and US deepen cooperation on critical minerals amid concerns over China’s dominance

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said that with the Memorandum of Understanding, "we will be delivering on our goals much faster than before."

Euronews

Explained: What is the UK digital services tax and why has it angered Trump?

Trump has revived a tariff warning over the UK's digital services tax. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Euronews

Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and at least 67 injured in one of Moscow’s largest aerial strikes

Dnipro hit in repeated waves, with fears that more victims could be trapped under rubble

The Independent UK

Ukraine needs full not symbolic membership in the EU, Zelenskyy says

With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession.

Euronews

Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt

Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports

The Independent UK

'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia

In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through…

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Euronews

EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia but leaves maritime services ban on hold

Due to Greece and Malta's concerns, the full ban on maritime services will be left on hold pending an agreement at the G7 level. The US, however, is going in the opposite direction by providing sanctions relief to Russia.

The Independent UK

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

Euronews

Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause

Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre

Command post in Donetsk was responsible for sabotage operations and coordinating attacks, Kyiv says

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European Union approves €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

The European Union has cleared the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with a final sign-off expected on Thursday, after oil flow via the disputed Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, according to the Slovak authorities.

The Conversation

How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump

The United States under President Donald Trump and the European Union have a complicated relationship. On one hand, European countries and the US have built some of the strongest alliances since the end of the second world war. On the other, since the start of Trump’s second term in 2025,…

Euronews

'Learn from Ukraine or defence money will be wasted,' Sanna Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

The Independent UK

Tougher rules on pet passports means ‘EU citizen’ loophole for cats and dogs ends

Brussels has tightened up the rules, ferreting out animal owners who live in Britain

Radio France Internationale

EU attracts record 64 million immigrants as migration patterns shift

The number of immigrants living in the European Union has reached a new high, reflecting the bloc’s growing appeal as a destination and the increasingly fluid nature of its labour markets.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Missiles fired by Moscow at Chernobyl nuclear plant risk ‘major accident’, Kyiv warns

92 drones and 35 hypersonic missiles came within 5 to 20 kilometres radius of Chernobyl nuclear facility, Kyiv says

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

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