Spanish PM Sanchez calling a snap election means it is now less likely the EU will agree on its long-term budget by end-2026, Politico reports citing sources

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Spanish PM Sanchez calling a snap election means it is now less likely the EU will agree on its long-term budget by end-2026, Politico reports citing sources

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China, which is set to host the APEC forum in Shenzhen next month, has proposed moving a key meeting of foreign and trade ministers online, according to FT

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