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European Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V) is closing his X account with over 135,600 followers as a protest against owner Elon Musk. He believes the platform has become increasingly right-wing extreme and permits harmful content. Sjöstedt calls on the EU to investigate X and Meta for their role in polarization.

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Amazon representatives have returned to the EU Parliament for the first hearing since the escalated dispute. The session highlights the ongoing incompatibilities between the company, unions, and politics. Parliamentarians express doubts about the corporation's statements on working conditions.

After several years of negotiations, 20 out of 24 chapters in the India-EU free trade agreement have been finalized. The aim is to conclude the deal before the EU leaders' visit to India this month, making it India's largest FTA. This pact would boost bilateral trade, though sensitive issues remain to be addressed.

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China is intensifying bilateral diplomacy to ease trade tensions with the EU, offering market access, visa facilitations, and symbolic gestures to select member states. Even as ties with Brussels sour, Beijing courts European governments aggressively. Examples include aircraft orders in France and reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain.

Around 100 farmers from France and Belgium have blocked highway border crossings in protest against the planned EU free trade agreement with Mercosur countries. President Macron announced that France will not agree to the deal, citing risks to the agricultural sector. In Brussels, a qualified majority for signing is expected on Friday.

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The CSU proposes allowing accompanied driving for a class B car license from age 16 across the EU. Currently, since 2011, this has been possible from age 17. The initiative aims to provide more driving practice and safety for young people, especially in rural areas.