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Member states push for faster decarbonisation of heating and cooling
On Wednesday (16 May), 15 EU countries published a joint working document calling on the European Commission to prioritise the decarbonisation of heating and cooling, to increase the EU's energy independence and meet its climate targets.
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RussiaGate: German police search premises of leading far-right politician
On Thursday (16 May), German authorities searched the premises of Petr Bystron, a top candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany in June's EU election, to investigate alleged bribes by Russian officials.
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European elections: Raphaël Glucksmann, the man of Ukraine
With 14% in the polls, Raphaël Glucksmann, the leader of the Socialist Party (PS) list, is making the defence of Ukraine the priority of his campaign, while remaining more nuanced on other international crises, such as the war in Gaza.
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Commission probes Meta for violating EU digital rulebook in protection of minors
The European Commission initiated an investigation on Thursday (16 May) into whether Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning the protection of minors.
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EU to tighten grip on emergency pesticide use with new guidance on derogations
The European Commission wants to tighten the leash on emergency use of EU-banned pesticides, according to a draft version of a new guidance document seen by Euractiv, which states that countries cannot allow the use of substances that are explicitly prohibited within the bloc.
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Slovak president-elect calls to suspend EU election campaigning after shooting
Slovakia's president-elect Peter Pellegrini and Fico coalition partner on Thursday (16 May) called on all national parties to suspend or tone down campaigning ahead of European Parliament elections after the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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Slovak majority lawmaker met Russian ambassador in parliament, entertains pro-Russian narrative
On Wednesday (15 May), Russian Ambassador to Slovakia Igor Bratchikov met secretly with controversial ruling party Smer lawmaker Tibor Gašpar in the Slovak parliament to discuss namely the war in Ukraine and cyber security before dabbling in pro-Kremlin narrative.
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EU-China relations 2024: what lies ahead? [Advocacy Lab Content]
EU-China relations face another critical year. As geo-political tensions rise, what role will China play? How can China find common ground with the EU and work together to resolve regional, industrial and other conflicts?
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Telco infrastructures, crucial for growth in EU’s Outermost Regions [Promoted content]
A resilient undersea cable infrastructure plays a vital role in the digital ecosystem of Europe's Outermost Regions. It drives socio-economic development and helps bridge the gap with the mainland caused by geographical distance.
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EU excess profit tax could generate over €100 billion per year, study finds
A permanent tax on European companies’ excess profits could generate more than €100 billion per year, or over half the EU’s annual budget, according to a new report commissioned by the European Parliament’s Left Group.
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Biden, Trump agree to debate on 27 June and 10 September
US President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on Wednesday (15 May) agreed to face off in two debates on 27 June and 10 September, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House.
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How easyJet’s bet on holidays paid off
EasyJet's big bets on package holidays and better-located airports are helping it win customers, its CEO and investors say, even as concerns linger about the high cost of the strategy for an airline known for its no-frills service.
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Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue
Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning (16 May).
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France’s socialist rising star reveals EU elections manifesto
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about top German government advisors warning of longer lasting economic malaise, Baltic states approaching the ‘final phase of work’ to de-synchronise electricity grids from Moscow. and so much more.
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US warns Raiffeisen access to dollar system could be curbed over Russia
Raiffeisen Bank International was warned by the US Treasury in writing that its access to the US financial system could be curbed because of its Russia dealings, according to a person who has seen the correspondence.
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Putin arrives in China to deepen strategic ties with Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday (16 May) for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that the Kremlin hopes will deepen a strategic partnership between the two most powerful geopolitical rivals of the United States.
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Driving circular economy: Europe’s path to strategic autonomy in the wake of EU Elections [Promoted content]
As the EU prepares for a new mandate, Citeo advocates 11 measures aimed at developing an environmental and sovereign economic model for Europe.
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Bulgarian National Bank chief blames governments for eurozone delay
Bulgarian governments that have been in power since 2020 are to blame for the lack of a real political effort to join the eurozone, says the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, while stating that joining the eurozone in 2025 remains realistic.
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Moldova seeks temporary ban on pro-Russian party’s activities
Moldova's Justice Ministry asked a Chisinau court on Wednesday (15 May) to place restrictions on political activities by the pro-Russian Chance party (“Șansă”), which opposes the government's drive for the ex-Soviet state to join the European Union by 2030.
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Unknown farmers’ organisation goes on hunger strike at Polish parliament
As Polish farmers continue to occupy the country’s parliament building, an organisation no one has ever heard of has launched a hunger strike, leading some to wonder if it has anything to do with farmers and the government to suggest it is likely linked to the opposition PiS party’s EU election campaign.
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