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A new report from the EU's Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, ESABCC, outlines how the union's food production can adapt to climate change to reduce emissions and avoid food shortages. Climate change is already causing significant losses in agriculture, especially in southern Europe. Measures such as drought-resistant crops and redirected subsidies are proposed to address the threats.

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The EU Commission and Parliament have agreed to ban vegetarian processed foods from using meat-like names such as 'bacon' and 'chicken'. Vegetarian sausages and burgers can still retain their names. The decision has drawn criticism from green parliamentarians.

Following the French National Assembly's January approval of a bill banning social media for minors under 15, implementation could begin this autumn. The move aligns with growing EU efforts, including pushes from Luxembourg and the EU Parliament, as countries like the UK, Spain, Denmark, and Sweden pursue similar protections for youth.

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The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok's design addictive, violating EU digital laws and potentially leading to a fine of up to 6% of ByteDance's global revenue. The probe highlights risks to users' physical and mental well-being, particularly minors and vulnerable adults.

Trade wars and geopolitical tensions are shaping the EU-India summit in New Delhi. A planned mega-agreement aims to bundle economic strength and bring the world's two largest democracies closer together. A study forecasts significant GDP boosts for both sides.

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After a meeting in Davos with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump has backed off his tariff threats against Sweden and several other countries linked to Greenland. Sources say Rutte was the architect behind a vague oral agreement that temporarily resolved the crisis. EU leaders breathe a sigh of relief but promise to resist future pressures.