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Hundreds of thousands of Russians still visit Europe every year. The EU wants countries to make that harder.
Sweden pushes EU on kids’ social media restrictions ○
“We're losing an entire generation,” public health minister Jakob Forssmed said. “We need to move forward fast.”
Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision ○
Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.
EU auto summit confirms strategic focus on electric cars ○
The meeting between the President of the EU Commission and top representatives of the automotive industry was highly anticipated. Brussels stood firm by its CO2 targets until 2035.
Belarus prisoners forcibly deported to Lithuania after US deal, says opposition ○
Prisoners freed after Trump appeal were near end of terms and should have right to stay, say exiled opposition leaders
Belarusian prisoners released from jail and exiled to Lithuania in a US-brokered …
Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns ○
The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years.
Britain, Japan and New Zealand Tighten Sanctions on Russia ○
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a story from The Moscow Times ✅ › The Moscow Times
Japan and New Zealand lowered their price cap on Russian crude oil to less than $50, a move that aligns with recent measures imposed by the EU.
Spotify says EU must enforce tech rules or users may lose out ○
The streaming giant said the EU's digital competition rulebook has yet to deliver results for European consumers.
Microsoft sidesteps hefty EU fine with Teams unbundling deal ○
The European Commission last year accused Microsoft of breaching competition rules with the "abusive" bundling of its Teams and Office products.
No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels
Politics Weekly: Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Britain will not rejoin the EU in the f…