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09:29
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 18th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 18th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

02:30
EU

EU, Iceland to begin talks on security and defense pact

The EU and Iceland have announced negotiations on a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement, aimed at deepening cooperation and giving Iceland access to the EU's €150 billion SAFE programme for joint defence procurement.

00:59
EU sanctions

Slovakia to lift block on EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

Slovakia will allow the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, after blocking the EU's approval of the sanctions multiple times demanding guarantees against damages it fears from a separate EU plan to end all gas imports from Russia Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Thursday.

08:45
EU taxes

Von der Leyen proposes new EU taxes in €2tn budget plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a bold €2 trillion (about $2.3 trillion) EU budget proposal that includes new taxes on large corporations, tobacco, and electronic waste—setting the stage for intense political battles over the bloc’s financial and strategic priorities.

09:39
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 16th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

07:20
EU Tariffs

EU prepares new list of tariffs on U.S. goods

The European Union (EU) is preparing to impose additional retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States amid an ongoing customs dispute. The measures, covering products worth €72 billion, are set to take effect if talks with Washington fail to yield a resolution.

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