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    <text>European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union amidst the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States. </text>
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      <text>President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will invest {{Euro}}4.7 billion (US$5 billion) in aid and development projects in South Africa after the United States ended most of its USAID programs. </text>
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    <text>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will invest {{Euro}}4.7 billion (US$5 billion) in aid and development projects in South Africa after the United States ended most of its USAID programs. </text>
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      <text>The European Union and Moldova agree an energy deal that will see Moldova integrated into the bloc's energy grid after Russia halted gas supplies over an alleged $709 million unpaid bill. The European Commission says Moldova will receive 250 million euros ($258 million) this year to help its citizens afford rising energy bills as part of the agreement. </text>
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    <text>The European Union and Moldova sign an energy deal that will integrate Moldova into the bloc's energy grid after Russia halted gas supplies over an alleged US$709 million unpaid bill. The European Commission says Moldova will receive €250 million ($258 million) this year to help its citizens afford rising energy bills as part of the agreement. </text>
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  <text>The European Commission reports that the average diesel price across the European Union reaches a record €2.23 (US$2.54) per litre, up from €2.16 ($2.46) the previous week. Nineteen member states record new highs. </text>
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