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EU Commission issues guidelines for addressing digital risks to elections
The European Commission issued guidelines on Tuesday (26 March) under the Digital Services Act, outlining recommended measures to mitigate online risks that could impact election integrity, ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.
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Macron may ignore the French Parliament if CETA is rejected
With the Senate having just rejected the trade agreement with Canada (CETA) and a new rejection looming in the National Assembly just before the European elections, France could ignore this decision. The opposition is denouncing this as an anti-democratic move.
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The Brief – Will wind take it all?
With China and the US striving to dominate the world’s future clean-tech markets, European politicians have developed a renewed appetite for protectionism - and Europe’s wind power industry is poised to harvest this drive.
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What are Geographical Indications and what are they for?
Last month, the European Parliament approved a revised version of the EU’s Geographical Indications (GIs) regulation, which protects the names of products that come from specific regions and have specific qualities and a certain reputation through special labels.
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Moldova’s alignment with Western sanctions draws Russia’s hybrid wrath
Moldova’s decision to join the EU's sanctions regime against Russia last November has fueled Moscow's already vast campaign of disinformation and hybrid warfare against the EU candidate country
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Spain calls Israel’s criticism over Palestinian statehood recognition ‘nonsense’
Spain's decision to recognise Palestine as an independent state is not rewarding terrorism, Israel's claims otherwise are "nonsense", according to Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in an interview on Tuesday (26 March)
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EU Council backs relaxation of CAP green rules, paving way for swift approval
EU countries endorsed a proposal to ease the environmental requirements of the bloc's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2023-2027 period, reaching a quick deal on the sidelines of Tuesday’s (26 March) EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
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Germany shutters seven coal power plants as energy crises eases
Seven lignite-fired power plant units with a combined capacity of 3.1 gigawatt will be shut down in Germany at the end of March, after their decommissioning had been postponed due to the energy crisis.
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LIVE NOW! Media Partnership – Securing the future of European industries
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are crucial for Europe to achieve its climate targets for 2040 and 2050. CCUS solutions can also enhance industrial competitiveness and bolster energy resilience.
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Do EU’s mixed signals really help carmakers?
Euractiv's Transport Brief brings you the latest roundup of news affecting the transport sector in Europe.
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Greek government faces no confidence vote after new evidence on train accident revealed
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Czech Senate Speaker suggesting Prague should host the Belarusian oppositional government, the European Commission raising concerns over the Lufthansa-ITA deal., and so much more.
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Kosovo-Serbia dinar meeting in Brussels ends with no progress
Meetings between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels on Monday over the use of the Serbian dinar in the country yielded no results, with Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi stating he hopes the EU envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak, will schedule another meeting for next week.
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Albania-Italy migrant deal moves ahead as Rome publishes tender for processing centre
As of 20 May 2024, camps in Albania that will process the asylum applications of individuals rescued by the Italian authorities will be up and running, as a recently published tender document reveals more details about the deal and how the site will function.
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Greek government faces no confidence vote after new evidence on train accident revealed
The Greek centre-right government (EPP) will face on Tuesday a no confidence vote pushed forward by opposition parties following a press report suggesting that the conversations between train workers at the night of an accident that killed 57 people were distorted.
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Intel’s call to action on skills to fuel European chips investments [Promoted content]
Semiconductor investments announced under the EU Chips Act since 2022 will need between 10,000 and 15,000 new workers. Finding these workers is difficult with aging populations, rigid labour markets, and STEM skills shortages. Intel’s call is clear: skills must be a priority.
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Unreleased document: DSA, identity wallets take spotlight on protection of minors online
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and European Digital Identity Wallets (EDIW) take the spotlight in the EU's work to protect minors online, according to an unreleased document seen by Euractiv.
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Commissioner Didier Reynders shortlisted for Council of Europe top job
.EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders was shortlisted to become the next secretary general of the Council of Europe, the Committee of Ministers announced on Tuesday.
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Looming political crises send Bulgarian institutions into uncharted territory
Bulgaria is heading for its sixth parliamentary election in three years after former European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel (GERB, EPP) withdrew her candidacy for the prime minister position on Monday, despite earlier political agreements confirming she would receive the post.
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Czech Senate speaker proposes hosting Belarusian opposition in exile
Prague could host the Belarusian opposition government led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, which is currently in exile in Vilnius, Czech Senate speaker Miloš Vystrčil said on Monday, recalling that it hosted the Belarusian government in exile about a century ago.
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Slovakia delays payments to farmers, EU can’t intervene
Slovakia's government has delayed paying EU farm subsidies, known as direct payments, to eligible farmers who, despite joining the biggest farmers' protests in the country's history, risk not receiving them as the European Commission confirmed the situation is out of its hands.
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