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French PM struggles to win socialist support for no-censure pact

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 20:02

His limited concessions during his address to the National Assembly have not been enough to strike an agreement.

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Irish centre-right parties agree coalition government with independents

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:31

The coalition agreement still needs to be ratified by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties for the government to take office on 22 January.

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Categories: European Union

The Brief – Ursula’s truth 

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:16

The secret to von der Leyen’s longevity is her special relationship with the truth – which is to say, it’s a fluid one.

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Categories: European Union

EU, China to hold anniversary summit despite tensions

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:43

The most recent EU-China summit in December 2023 was overshadowed by similar trade tensions.

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Categories: European Union

German business renews call to review EU sustainability reporting rules

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:20

Rather than a path to sustainability, CSRD implementation is perceived as a burden on business.

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Categories: European Union

Belgian energy minister calls for connection, not cuts to Europe’s power grid

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:02

Price spikes are triggering calls from some politicians to stop power flowing to their more needy neighbours, but Van der Straeten says Europe should instead double down on interconnections.

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Greek PM calls on von der Leyen to roll back climate measures

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:53

Mitsotakis suggests that individual EU countries should have the discretion to choose their own climate targets.

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French farming union elections turn into referendum on trade

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:51

A union with far-right ties is proposing tighter controls on agri-food products entering France.

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EU set to miss ‘first 100 days’ deadline for defence plan

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:43

The paper will not be published until after February's German elections.

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Categories: European Union

Sweden puts more obstacles on path to citizenship

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:42

Applicants who are in debt, have a criminal record or are considered a security threat could have to wait longer for Swedish citizenship.

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Categories: European Union

Former Polish leader Morawiecki elected ECR party president

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:47

Morawiecki will succeed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as president of the European party.

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Categories: European Union

EU Commission refuses to apologise for concealing von der Leyen hospitalisation

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:21

"We do not see the need to apologise," chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Tuesday.

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Intense lobbying over EU plans to limit ‘forever chemicals’

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:19

In addition to face-to-face lobbying, main tactics include funding impact assessments and targeting MEPs.

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German chancellor hopeful under fire for controversial take on steel industry’s future

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:10

Trade union fears the “end of the steel industry in Germany.”

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Categories: European Union

EU cider definition becomes ‘apple of discord’ for Nordic countries

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 14:46

These measures could significantly impact their industrial-style cider, often just 15% juice.

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NATO launches Baltic operation after alleged Russian cable sabotage

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 14:13

A line seems to have been crossed and the Alliance is ready to ramp up efforts in the region.

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Categories: European Union

EU accuses China of ‘systematic discrimination’ against medical device manufacturers

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 13:23

The EU's trade commissioner said Brussels is prepared to undertake “decisive action to defend the level playing field”.

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Categories: European Union

Clearing the Air: Tackling the Climate Crisis through Sustainable Healthcare [Promoted content]

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 12:00

The climate crisis is a health crisis. It doesn’t just disrupt the environment; it fundamentally threatens our health.

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Categories: European Union

Biden divides EU with new AI chip export controls

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:40

The move elevates 10 of the EU's member states above the remaining 17.

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Categories: European Union

Iran, European powers hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 08:08

It was the second round of such talks in less than two months, following a discreet meeting in Geneva last November between Tehran and Britain, France and Germany.

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