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Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:30
Ursula von der Leyen's new team passed with 370 votes in favour to 282 against
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:25
The Europe Startup Nations Alliance is planning to become an EDIC, a newly created and rarely used status for government projects.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:22
The latest European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) compromise text, seen by Euractiv, includes a looser definition of the eligibility criteria.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 12:00
A year ago, I highlighted 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) hourly matching as the future of corporate energy procurement. Today it is steadily emerging in Europe with new buyers joining in beyond the traditional Big Tech trailblazers, Google and Microsoft. Now it’s time to take it mainstream.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 10:50
Although the president's post is largely ceremonial, the choice of Mikheil Kavelashvili is likely to be viewed by the EU and the US as a further sign that Georgia is turning away from the West and moving closer to Russia.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:29
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland and France joining forces against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, G7 states backing a ceasefire in the Middle East, and so much more.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:29
"I am relieved to withdraw my declaration that I will be prime minister."
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:24
The economic growth increases of 1.7% this year and 1.9% in 2025.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:18
Brussels agreed to extend the "adjustment path" of Spanish public spending to seven years instead of four.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:15
ICC warrants not mentioned in final G7 Foreign Ministers communiqué.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:12
The New York Times reported last week that some unidentified Western officials had suggested US President Joe Biden could give Ukraine nuclear weapons before he leaves office.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:08
“We have gotten a lot of things right under the wrong preconditions,” Habeck said.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:00
Coastal communities across Europe face increasing devastation from plastic pellets, a major source of microplastic pollution. Strong, EU-wide regulation is urgently needed to prevent pellet loss along the supply chain and protect ecosystems, livelihoods, and public health.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 07:00
A double whammy of stricter electoral conditions at the German and European elections could deprive parties like the ÖDP and Volt Germany of parliamentary representation in Brussels and Berlin from 2029.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:56
Germany's Habeck said the framework presents a “security risk” by limiting member states’ ability to fund defence programmes
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:45
The summit comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which is facing major strategic uncertainties, particularly over support for Ukraine.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:44
The new Liberal head Ilie Bolojan said the party would support centre-right contender Elena Lasconi, leader of the opposition Save Romania Union (USR).
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:31
Negotiations are expected to be concluded by mid-December, with a final decision due by the 20th.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:20
The decades-long spat over the Volyn massacre in modern-day Ukraine has led to frequent diplomatic tensions between neighbours and allies.
Wed, 11/27/2024 - 06:08
The US, the EU, the UN and G7 had all pushed for a halt in the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah after more than a year of violence.
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