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Brussels proposes cutting electricity taxes amid energy crisis
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The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, proposes reducing electricity taxes, reviewing the carbon emissions market, and avoiding premature nuclear plant closures to lower energy prices amid the Middle East war. These measures address surging oil prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, costing 6 billion euros since February 28. The EU meanwhile rejects military involvement in the conflict despite pressure from Donald Trump.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirmed that Mexico will sign the updated Global Agreement with the European Union in May during their meeting in Cancún, Quintana Roo. Both highlighted commercial opportunities and interest from German companies in investing in Mexico.
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Pedro Sánchez and Friedrich Merz have publicly closed a diplomatic crisis between Spain and Germany, stemming from the German chancellor's silence during Donald Trump's criticism of Spain. Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Sánchez thanked Merz for privately defending Spain. The leaders exchanged mutual thanks.
Xは、EUのデジタルサービス法（DSA）に基づく透明性義務違反で欧州委員会が科した1億2,000万ユーロ（1億4,000万ドル）の罰金に対し、異議申し立てを行ったと発表。これは、同ブロックの新たなオンラインプラットフォーム規則の最初の主要な裁判所テストとなる可能性がある。
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Emmanuel Macron described Elon Musk as a 'heavily subsidized guy' by the US federal government in a speech in Antwerp, Belgium, to advocate for European public investments. The billionaire countered on X, claiming his European competitors receive more public funding. This exchange highlights debates on financing industrial innovation.
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to refer the EU-Mercosur trade deal to the Court of Justice to check its legality, temporarily halting its implementation. Thousands of farmers are protesting in Strasbourg against the agreement, with a police officer seriously injured in clashes. France welcomes the vote as aligned with its opposition to the treaty.
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The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement was signed on January 17, 2026, in Asunción, Paraguay, but faces strong opposition from France's right-wing. Les Républicains aim to delay its entry into force to safeguard national agriculture. Protests occurred in Strasbourg, with a resolution to refer the matter to the EU Court of Justice upcoming.
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