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China's involvement in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and EU actions regarding Hungary's pro-Russia stance.

The EU may allow Chinese access to subsidies if they transfer technology and IP to European firms before new grants for battery production.

China's Commerce Ministry is taking a strong stance against the EU's new tariffs on electric vehicles, promising to protect its firms.

China has imposed tariffs on EU brandy imports amid rising trade tensions over electric vehicle tariffs.

The tariffs could result in significant market impacts for European manufacturers.

EU leaders remain determined to negotiate while balancing local interests against trade relations with China.

China files a complaint with the WTO against the EU's increased EV tariffs, citing trade protectionism and urging corrective measures.

The EU is prepared to engage in a trade war with China over imports of cheap goods to protect its industries and jobs.

EU to use profits from seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military.

EU enforces new human rights sanctions on Russia targeting individuals repressing political opposition, separate from economic sanctions for Ukraine invasion.

Josep Borrell condemned the Israeli army's actions against UNIFIL and advocated for sanctions against Israeli officials.

Ukraine placed Lukoil on sanctions list affecting Russian oil delivery via Ukraine to some EU countries.

Czech Republic hosts over 25% of Russian-linked firms in the EU despite political tensions.

EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.

Meta is facing a potential fine in the EU for alleged anti-competitive practices in classified advertising.

The EU fined Meta €797.72 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's integration with Facebook accounts.

Meta received a €800 million fine from the EU for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's automatic access.

Meta's removal of CrowdTangle raises transparency concerns amid scrutiny from the EU regarding disinformation tracking ahead of elections.

Meta is reducing its ad-free subscription price by 40% in the EU.

Users can choose to see less personalized ads for free on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta acknowledges the preference for personalized ads despite the new offerings.

Meta's discontinuation of the CrowdTangle tool raises serious concerns about election and disinformation monitoring ahead of EU elections.

The EU has accused Apple of violating anti-geoblocking rules by discriminating against consumers based on their country of residence.

Tim Cook expressed concerns to Trump about large EU fines imposed on Apple which he described as politically motivated.

Apple faces a class-action lawsuit in Europe for allegedly causing music streaming prices to rise by charging a 30% App Store fee.

The EU aggressively targets big tech companies, especially American firms, with significant fines for antitrust issues.

Apple has removed chargers from iPad Air and iPad Pro boxes in the EU and UK for the first time, following the same trend as iPhones to cut costs and environmental impact.

Apple is set to face the first fine under the EU's Digital Markets Act for its App Store practices.

Georgian president calls for protests against disputed elections; EU seeks investigation amid concerns of electoral fraud and democratic backsliding.

Hungarian PM Orban faced a protest during a news conference, accusing him of compromising national interests for foreign powers.

Hungary's leadership in EU rule of law discussions is controversial given its ongoing democratic violations and EU penalties.

Slovakia's opposition is striving to preserve democracy amidst concerns of eroding rule of law under Prime Minister Fico's government.

Avoiding a general conflagration in the Middle East is the priority at the EU-Gulf summit in Brussels.

The EU and Gulf nations are seeking to strengthen economic ties amidst geopolitical tensions, but outcomes of their inaugural summit may be limited.

EU and Gulf leaders seek closer cooperation amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

EU pays 150m to Tunisia despite human rights concerns, with no mechanism for fund retrieval linked to abuses.

The EU's credibility is challenged by the political situation in Tunisia amid migration management concerns.

The EU's invitation to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has sparked outrage, highlighting tensions between economic interests and human rights accountability.

EU ministers rejected Switzerland's proposal to limit immigration in bilateral agreements, impacting negotiations aimed at stabilizing EU-Swiss relations.

Germans increasingly choose Switzerland as their top destination for emigration due to favorable regulations and proximity.

EU scrutiny of Temu has increased due to compliance concerns related to the Digital Services Act, particularly regarding illegal goods and user protection.

Formal investigation on Facebook and Instagram in the EU over child protection concerns under DSA.

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations under the Digital Services Act, primarily related to protecting users from foreign disinformation during EU-wide elections.

Italy has opened two asylum processing centres in Albania for intercepted migrants from Africa, part of a controversial deal aimed at reducing sea arrivals.

Italy didn't sign EU LGBTQ+ rights bill due to similarities with existing national bill, but joined a declaration against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission is criticized for becoming purely a messenger for EU regulators on generative AI.

X has agreed to stop processing user data for AI model training without consent, following legal pressure from the Irish Data Protection Commission.

Orban criticized EU, warned of a new world order led by Asia, supported Trump, and accused the US of terrorism without evidence.

The EU has significantly reduced gas imports from Russia but still relies on some Russian gas, impacting Kremlin revenues.

European leaders have taken steps to diversify gas supplies, including increasing LNG imports from other countries to decrease dependence on Russian gas.

The EU relocated a diplomatic meeting from Hungary to Brussels due to concerns over Hungary's relationship with Russia.

Italy plans to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria to prevent Russia from monopolizing diplomatic efforts, potentially sparking divisions among EU allies.

Protests in Georgia over foreign agents bill approved by the parliament

The EU and member states condemn Russian cyber attacks by Fancy Bear.

Britain to spend at least $6 billion on post-Brexit import approach.

EU proposing a youth mobility scheme to enable extended stays for individuals aged 18-30 between the EU and the UK post-Brexit.

The rejection of the EU's offer for free movement for young people has negative implications for cultural exchange and opportunities for British youth in continental Europe.