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EU and Ukraine launch defence industrial partnership and Drone Deal
The European Commission announced an EU‑Ukraine Defence Industrial Partnership and an EU–Ukraine Drone Deal and said it has disbursed €1 billion to support Ukraine’s drone capabilities.
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Europeans voice concern as EU report urges child online safety action
An EU survey and expert panel report released 13 July reveal growing public concern about children’s online safety and present recommendations to guide policymakers, industry and civil society.
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Stubb Defends NATO Unity Amid Arctic Security Talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb underscored the importance of alliance cohesion at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, addressing critical security.
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EU officials mark 31st anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
The European Commission announced that High Representative/Vice‑President Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Marta Kos jointly issued a statement marking the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, without further
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EU Commission preliminarily finds Facebook and Instagram breach DSA
The European Commission has preliminarily found that Facebook and Instagram breach the DSA due to design features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and personalised recommenders.
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MEPs urge EU to condemn breaches of international humanitarian law
The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution asking the European Commission and High Representative to ensure the EU explicitly condemns violations of international humanitarian law in its humanitarian aid
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MEPs approve start of negotiations on a digital euro
The European Parliament authorised negotiators to enter talks with the Council on a digital euro, aiming to offer citizens secure payments and reduce dependence on non-EU providers.
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Parliament backs limited ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSA
The Civil Liberties Committee approved narrower amendments to an ePrivacy derogation allowing electronic communication providers to voluntarily detect and address child sexual abuse material while stressing the
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Parliament adopts three human rights resolutions on Sudan, Nigeria
The European Parliament adopted three separate resolutions on human rights violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan, but its brief press release did not include the texts, vote details or next steps.
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Parliament agenda and timetable for Thursday 9 July
The European Parliament published the EP TODAY timetable for Thursday 9 July, listing plenary sittings, committee meetings, press briefings and delegation activities in Strasbourg and Brussels.
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Trump Criticizes Spain at NATO Summit, Sánchez Responds
Donald Trump called Spain a wasted cause and a terrible partner in NATO, suggesting that the United States should Cut off all trade with Spain.
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European Parliament plenary session scheduled for 8 July
The European Parliament announced a plenary sitting in Strasbourg on Wednesday 8 July to inform MEPs, staff and the public about the scheduled date for debates, votes and parliamentary business.
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