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The European Commission has dismissed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a trade deal with China, urging Beijing to address its economic practices. This follows Europe’s ongoing struggle with a significant trade deficit attributed to China’s low-cost exports amid a real estate crisis, raising concerns over competition and industrial decline.
Energy analysts warn that prolonged halts in Qatari LNG imports to the EU could trigger a significant surge in natural gas prices. A continued interruption, coupled with an extended conflict in Iran, may lead Europe into a crisis reminiscent of the 2022 energy turmoil.
The G7 Summit concluded with key discussions led by Méabh Mc Mahon and Maia de la Baume, focusing on global security and economic cooperation. Concurrently, updates on the conflict in Iran were provided by Mc Mahon and Babak Kamiar, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
In Sarajevo, an elderly man shares his haunting memories, condemning ‘human safari’ hunting tours that exploit vulnerable lives for thrill-seekers.
Latvia’s Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, spoke with Euronews’ EU Editor Maria Tadeo at the World Governance Conference in Dubai, addressing vital governance issues amid ongoing discussions about EU support for Ukraine’s recovery.
EU lawmakers, led by German MEP Bernd Lange, agreed to resume work on the EU-US trade deal, initially suspended due to tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. The move aims to provide certainty for European businesses amidst ongoing tensions over territorial sovereignty.
Estonia’s President Alar Karis expressed confidence in the US honouring NATO’s Article 5 during an interview with Euronews, despite concerns over transatlantic tensions under President Trump. He urged Europe to enhance its defence capabilities, avoiding the testing of collective security commitments.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to ban social media for under-16s, likening online platforms to a “digital wild west.” This move comes amid rising concerns about cyberbullying and self-harm content affecting children across Europe.
An extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament, initiated by Parliament President Roberta Metsola, will take place on 24 February to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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