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European Edition Friday, 24 July 2026
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European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.

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US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

The signing will kick off a 60-day period in which Tehran and Washington will try to hammer out a full-scale peace deal

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Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian

Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump tol…

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Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers

Some titles that once backed the Tories now ‘flirting with Farage’ as they try to gauge where readers stand It was a Mail on Sunda…

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Austria gives Brussels a haircut

Also, in Monday’s edition: EP food court, Lange, Martusciello

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Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall.

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The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both | Frances Ryan

While we need protecting from foreign enemies, slashing benefits in favour of defence will make millions less, not more, safe As t…

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Europe’s Industrial Accelerator Act Must Mean Made in Europe [Promoted Content]

Europe’s Industrial Accelerator Act can strengthen strategic value chains and low-carbon manufacturing only if it prioritises genu…

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Digital sovereignty: safeguarding the European model in the age of the tech coup

The Socialists & Democrats welcome the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package as a first step to deliver what Europe …

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Commission defends one-year SPC extension under Biotech Act

The proposed exclusivity extension is dividing lawmakers and industry

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AI-assisted submissions surge in EU tobacco law consultation

Health advocates raise "serious concerns" about consultation integrity

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Consumer groups complain of greenwashing by energy firms

Rights organisations say a proposed Green Claims Directive should be returned from limbo

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Bulgaria’s ‘overregulated’ pharma market set for comprehensive review [Advocacy Lab]

The new government faces mounting pressure to improve access to innovative therapies while addressing hospital debt

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Drug groups warn US pricing policy is choking off new medicines in Sweden [Advocacy Lab]

The need for clarity on Swedish pricing and reimbursement has put new medicine launches on hold

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The pitch for Europe’s AI Plan B

European experts wants to build out data centres with American tech giants

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INTERVIEW: Theologian-turned-MEP on how he stood up to Trump

The art of the deal means turning the other cheek, says Bernd Lange, who secured changes to Trump's 'unbalanced' EU trade deal

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Hormuz and the new era of economic warfare

Tehran may be losing the export battle but its capacity to hamstring the global economy remains unchecked

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Beyond enlargement: Ukraine and Europe’s new strategic reality

Ukraine isn’t just a recipient of security – it has become a contributor to it. This reality casts the enlargement debate in a new…

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Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader

Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their v…

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Hungary passes two-term limit blocking Orbán comeback

The amendment was passed by the ruling Tisza party’s supermajority, with 135 votes in favour

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The EU would pay a high price if it lets down Ukraine on membership

If EU leaders aren't going to be able to make good on Ukraine's wish to join the bloc within 18 months, wouldn't it be better to s…

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Brussels cuts free greenhouse gas permits for industry… for now

European Commission has agreed to fast-track a review under pressure from Berlin, Paris

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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election

Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP

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EU fails to reach agreement on sanctioning Israel's Ben Gvir despite member state pressure

The bloc's foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also conti…

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Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.