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The European Commission is intensifying efforts to protect EU industries amid a surge in Chinese imports, which have caused the trade deficit with China to reach €359.9 billion in 2025. Upcoming discussions on 29 May will address strategies to mitigate overreliance on Chinese production.

The MV Hondius has docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, following a hantavirus outbreak. While carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel, the vessel, which saw three passenger deaths, will undergo decontamination. Health authorities have confirmed nine infections among remaining crew. All onboard are asymptomatic.

Hungary has signalled readiness to engage with Ukraine under new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, aiming to resolve issues concerning the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia. Discussions may pave the way for lifting Budapest’s veto on Ukraine’s EU accession, contingent on guarantees for minority rights.

EU governments and the European Parliament will revisit the EU-US trade deal discussions, following threats of higher tariffs from Trump. The urgency intensifies as the 4 July deadline approaches, marking a critical opportunity for finalisation before potential trade disruptions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an attack on the Moscow region, stating that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions” successfully struck the area. This development highlights ongoing military actions amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday is not suspected of terrorism but is experiencing mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the incident further to assess the situation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a European tour, having recently met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg. Discussions included advances on the EU-India trade agreement, which aims to significantly enhance investment and economic ties between India and Europe.

Former British health secretary Wes Streeting has condemned the UK’s exit from the European Union as a “catastrophic mistake” while announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister. Speaking at the Labour Party’s Progress conference, he advocated for rejoining the EU and urged current leader Keir Starmer to resign.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.

Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.