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Merkel suggests France should halt Mistral sale

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday suggested France should halt the export of Mistral warships to Russia, even if the current sanctions regime still allows it. "In Germany, we are putting on hold the construction of a shooting centre in Russia, given the situation," she said during a press conference.

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EU clashes over protection of workers exposed to asbestos

EU parliament is calling for more protection for workers exposed to asbestos, the main cause of workplace fatalities in the EU, while member states remain more cautious and will call for a review of its mandate.

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