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Swamped by Chinese exports, Europe nears a point of no return
Kyiv’s corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s EU push ⊖
New charges against a former aide test Ukraine’s claim that it is ready for fast-track membership.
EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights ○
The move sets up a fight with the United States, which opposes carbon pricing.
French PM calls for ‘closer coordination’ with EU countries on hantavirus ○
One French citizen is hospitalized with the virus contracted aboard a cruise ship.
EU foreign service’s ‘existential’ race for new top official ⊖
Belén Martínez Carbonell’s departure has intensified fears that the EU’s diplomatic arm is losing influence as geopolitical crises intensify.
EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen ○
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations ○
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Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees
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EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram's ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media ⊕
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"We are investigating platforms that allow children to go down "rabbit holes" of harmful content," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
Spain calls for the creation of an EU army amid fears Europe can no longer rely on NATO for protection ⊖
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Spain is calling for the creation of a European Union army, amid fears the continent can no longer rely on NATO for military protection.
EU social media ban could come this summer, von der Leyen says ⊖
Commission chief says EU can learn from "pioneer" Australia in imposing minimum age for social media.