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European Union: Supranational political and economic union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The Union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated total population of over 449 million. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity combining the characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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How the German government's collapse impacts the EU [Video]

How the German government's collapse impacts the EU

The German government's collapse, which came just hours after US President Donald Trump was elected for a second time, has sent shockwaves throughout Europe. But what does it mean for the rest of the..

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MEPs delay confirmation of Orban's commission pick citing concerns over women's health [Video]

MEPs delay confirmation of Orban's commission pick citing concerns over women's health

It’s not over yet for Orbán’s pick as EU Commissioner: His confirmation has been postponed as he failed to impress MEPs, slipping on reproductive and sexual rights.

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Nearly half of EU youngsters exposed to online abuse, new report finds [Video]

Nearly half of EU youngsters exposed to online abuse, new report finds

Most abuse messages target social, political and sexual orientations.

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EU leaders meet in Budapest with a burning question: How do we deal with Trump? [Video]

EU leaders meet in Budapest with a burning question: How do we deal with Trump?

The uncertain future of EU-US relations under a second Donald Trump presidency will be one of the main issues when European leaders meet in Budapest.

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EU car and steel industries call to avoid 'Trump's tariffs' [Video]

EU car and steel industries call to avoid 'Trump's tariffs'

A recent study found that 186,000 jobs could be lost in the European automotive industry over the next decade.

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Road to a European future: Bosnia and Herzegovina speeds up highway construction [Video]

Road to a European future: Bosnia and Herzegovina speeds up highway construction

The Western Balkan country hopes to build not only a road but also closer ties to the EU in hopes of joining the bloc in the future and stronger relationships with companies in the region.

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These EU countries have the highest tax-to-GDP ratio [Video]

These EU countries have the highest tax-to-GDP ratio

Tax-to-GDP ratio has seen a slight decline across the EU in 2023. However, trends varied significantly amongst different countries.

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EU DECODED: Governments may try to delay action on air pollution [Video]

EU DECODED: Governments may try to delay action on air pollution

In this episode we talk about air pollution, the biggest environmental risk to health in the European Union. The Ambient Air Quality Directive has just been revised with stricter limits, but some..

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Why would a US election win for Trump cause concern in Europe? [Video]

Why would a US election win for Trump cause concern in Europe?

A victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election could upend relations with the EU on issues from trade to security and aid for Ukraine.

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Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier, data shows [Video]

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier, data shows

Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record year for train travel.

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Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties on trade and security? [Video]

Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties on trade and security?

The EU would prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as next US president due to her stance on issues from trade to support for Ukraine, analysts say.

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European Commissioners-designate face parliamentary grillings [Video]

European Commissioners-designate face parliamentary grillings

Some Commissioner candidates including Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi face tough scrutiny in the hearings. Countries whose candidates are rejected must restart the process with a new nominee.

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Incumbent Maia Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off [Video]

Incumbent Maia Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu takes lead ahead of Russia-friendly candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo with almost 91% of the vote counted.

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Volunteers clean-up Paiporta as Pedro Sánchez mobilises 10,000 more troops [Video]

Volunteers clean-up Paiporta as Pedro Sánchez mobilises 10,000 more troops

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also asked for support from the European Union to help Spain recover from what he called, "the most serious flooding that our continent has seen so far this century."

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Spanish PM asks EU for help as country suffers aftermath of catastrophic floods [Video]

Spanish PM asks EU for help as country suffers aftermath of catastrophic floods

Pedro Sanchez: "I know that we have to do better and that we have to give our all, but I also know that we have to do it together."

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Japan and EU sign new defence and security pact amid rising regional tensions [Video]

Japan and EU sign new defence and security pact amid rising regional tensions

The partnership is the first of its kind between the EU and an Indo-Pacific nation, and comes as concerns rise over China, North Korea and Russia.

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Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs? [Video]

Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs?

The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water..

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A Le Pen conviction in fake EU jobs case could weigh on far-right support, researcher says [Video]

A Le Pen conviction in fake EU jobs case could weigh on far-right support, researcher says

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EU calls on Israel and Hezbollah to show restraint in 'moment of truth' for Lebanon [Video]

EU calls on Israel and Hezbollah to show restraint in 'moment of truth' for Lebanon

The bloc's warning comes amid signs Israel is ramping up its offensive with a land incursion into Lebanon.

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What Austria's electoral results mean for EU affairs [Video]

What Austria's electoral results mean for EU affairs

Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPÖ) secured victory in Sunday's general election.

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Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum [Video]

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the..

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French far right goes on trial for allegedly embezzling European funds for party [Video]

French far right goes on trial for allegedly embezzling European funds for party

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

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French far-right's Marine Le Pen goes on trial over fake EU jobs [Video]

French far-right's Marine Le Pen goes on trial over fake EU jobs

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French far-right leader Le Pen stands trial over alleged misuse of EU funds [Video]

French far-right leader Le Pen stands trial over alleged misuse of EU funds

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EU states urge their remaining nationals to leave Lebanon immediately [Video]

EU states urge their remaining nationals to leave Lebanon immediately

The EU has warned airlines to avoid Israeli and Lebanese airspace for a month, whilst many states urge their citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately.

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EU airports see 100ml liquid rule reintroduced

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Cabin restrictions limiting liquids in hand baggage to 100ml have been reintroduced across the EU.
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Starmer heads to Germany as he seeks to 'rebuild' EU relations post Brexit

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Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Germany to hold talks on a new bilateral treaty with the country as he hopes to "move beyond Brexit to rebuild relationships" with the EU.
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New vaccine advice issued amid spread of mpox

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People should get vaccinated against mpox if travelling to an African country affected by the latest outbreak, the EU's public health body has said.
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'Truly staggering': World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

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Monday was the hottest day on record following a record-breaking Sunday, according to preliminary data from the European Union's monitoring agency.
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Starmer says work under way for closer ties with EU and to fix UK's 'botched' Brexit deal

Labour is already working to build closer ties with the European Union, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he continues his tour of the UK.
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Starmer will get 'fair hearing' on changes to post-Brexit deal, says Irish PM

Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News that EU leaders will give Keir Starmer a "fair hearing" when it comes to potential changes to the post-Brexit deal with the UK.
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Meta is planning to use your Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI - and not everyone can opt out

If you have an Instagram or Facebook account in the UK or European Union, everything you share publicly on those platforms may soon be used to train artificial intelligence (AI).
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New sanctions target Russian gas for the first time - but could have gone much further

The EU today launched its 14th package of sanctions against Russia - this time targeting Vladimir Putin's liquefied natural gas exports (LNG) for the first time.
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Sunak claims Starmer could 'put Brexit in peril' – as Labour warn against election complacency

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China targets EU pork as threat of trade war escalates

China may target the European Union's pork producers in retaliation for EU tariffs on its electric cars.
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PM Modi meets world leaders, pitches for well-being of Global South at G7 Summit: Top points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th G7 Summit in Italy, which was held from June 13 to 14. The G7 is a coalition of nations that includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan,..
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EU threatens additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars

China's electric cars face additional EU tariffs of up to 38% from next month as the vehicles benefit from "unfair" state subsidies, according to a provisional ruling by the European Commission.
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Here are the main takeaways from European elections

Far-right parties have made major gains in parliamentary seats for the European Union.
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Lib Dems pledge to rejoin EU's single market in manifesto

The Liberal Democrats would seek to bring the UK back into the European Union's single market, the party says in its manifesto.
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Temu faces legal challenge over 'manipulative practices'

Temu is facing a fresh legal complaint filed by 17 companies in the European Union.
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Brexit border IT crash delays fresh food imports by more than a day

IT systems failures at the UK border have caused major delays to fresh food shipments from the EU, with importers complaining of chaos at the busiest border post as lorries were delayed by more than 24..
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Lok Sabha polls: In bellwether Mumbai seat, mantri Goyal in ‘connect’ mode

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Tough talks ahead as China's president touches down for European trip

President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for his big trip to Europe - it's been five years since his last visit and EU-Chinese relations have hit a rocky road.
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HSBC investors back removing bonus cap for UK staff

HSBC is set to become the latest major international bank to remove the European Union-imposed bonus cap that had applied to its UK-based workers.
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Fifa transfer rules may breach EU regulations, says adviser

Some of Fifa's rules on player transfers may breach European Union regulations, an adviser to Europe's top court says.
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Brexit border checks to 'add billions' to consumer bills

Border checks on food and plant imports will add billions of pounds to the cost of doing business with the European Union, industry figures have warned.
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UK will 'not take back asylum seekers from Ireland until France takes back Channel migrants'

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UK rules out EU-wide deal on work and study visas for young people

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EU proposing joint youth work and study scheme with UK

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UK, EU and Spain hail 'significant progress' in Gibraltar talks

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Apple fined £1.5bn for not notifying users of cheaper music streaming options

Apple has been fined €1.8bn (£1.54bn) by the EU for favouring its own music streaming service rather than rivals.
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