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President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on goods from any country, particularly targeting European nations, that implement taxes on digital services provided by US companies. This escalation comes as countries seek revenue in increasingly digital economies, with unresolved tensions over digital tax regulations.
Europol reported a significant rise in organised crime within the EU, identifying 731 active criminal networks comprising over 400,000 members. Drug trafficking remains predominant, with cybercrime rapidly increasing. Law enforcement aims to dismantle these networks by targeting their financial structures and promoting cross-border collaboration.
The European Commission proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from its temporary protection scheme, extending the initiative until March 2028. This recommendation aims to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting integration challenges and Kyiv’s needs amid ongoing martial law prohibiting most men aged 23 and older from leaving Ukraine.
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The European Union is focusing on small nuclear reactors this morning to achieve climate targets and ensure stable power supply. Concerns regarding cost and the technology’s reliability have been raised by several countries and environmental groups.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed this morning on the urgent need to restore the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Disputes over the pipeline continue to impact EU aid distribution to Ukraine.
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Discussions on Ukraine peace negotiations and the conflict in Iran dominate the agenda this morning. European Union officials are scrutinising the shifting dynamics of foreign policy as geopolitical tensions rise.
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This morning, political pressure mounts within the European Union to address high electricity prices as oil surpasses $114 per barrel. The Council is advocating for urgent reforms to the carbon market to limit volatility and enhance energy infrastructure.
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Commissioner Šefčovič urged lawmakers this morning to continue negotiations despite new US tariffs. Political groups appear close to a voting agreement, which includes critical clauses on tariff relief and compliance.
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This morning, as oil prices surge amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, tensions rise between the European Union and the United States over potential US sanctions relief on oil trading, stirring apprehension in Brussels.
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