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Top European headlines include a threatened 30% US tariff on EU goods, a historic defence pact between Germany and the UK, and Italy leading EU air conditioning consumption amid heatwaves.

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Al Jazeera

Germany and UK seal historic defence pact

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  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the UK for his first state visit as Chancellor.
  • Merz and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a historic defence cooperation treaty. 23s
  • The agreement includes joint defence efforts, economic collaboration, and tackling illegal migration. 23s
  • Merz has increased Germany's defence spending and aims for the German army to be Europe's largest. 29s
  • Both leaders share similar views on Ukraine and NATO's role in Europe. 2m 23s
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Germany and UK seal historic defence pact
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Germany and UK seal historic defence pact

Germany and the UK sign a historic defence cooperation treaty, the first since WWII, focusing on joint defence and economic collaboration.

These EU countries are AC addicts
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Euronews
2 days ago
These EU countries are AC addicts

Italy is the EU's top consumer of electricity for air conditioning, accounting for over a third of the bloc's usage, driven by heatwaves and an aging population.

For Europe, 30% U.S. tariff could cripple trade
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Reuters
2 days ago
For Europe, 30% U.S. tariff could cripple trade

EU ministers condemn the proposed 30% US tariff on European goods, warning it could disrupt $1.7 trillion in transatlantic trade.

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