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Irish economy faces the test of Trump’s protectionism
If Donald Trump follows through on a promise to lower the US corporate tax rate from 21% to Ireland's rate of 15%, fears are growing that the tech firms will pack up and head home.
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Unpopular Scholz set to run for second term after Pistorius bows out
The move leaves the ruling SPD with Germany's most unpopular chancellor as their candidate at a time when the party is already trailing in third place behind the opposition conservatives and the far-right.
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Romania’s radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, eyes presidency
George Simion dreams of restoring Romania's pre-World War Two borders, which include areas now in Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine and has been declared persona non grata in the latter two.
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Nuclear sector pins hopes on 2026 for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen label
Draft rules proposed by the European Commission propose postponing until 1 July 2028 a decision on whether nuclear energy-derived hydrogen can be eligible for the 'low-carbon' label.
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EU funded scheme delivers one million ammunition to Ukraine, looks at industry direct investment
Overcoming Hungary's veto is not the only issue on the agenda.
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Sweden’s Northvolt files for bankruptcy, in blow to Europe’s EV ambitions
Northvolt transformed in a matter of months from Europe's best shot at a homegrown electric-vehicle battery champion to a company struggling to stay afloat.
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Slovakia’s Fico backs Serbia over Kosovo, pledges to increase KFOR troops
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovakia's Robert Fico backing Serbia over Kosovo, a Polish MEP urging Trump to back Poland's World War II reparations demands from Germany, and so much more.
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Romanian government approves energy strategy
"Supporting energy storage is a key priority," he said.
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Dismissed chief prosecutor sues Bulgaria before Strasbourg human rights court
His dismissal was the first such case in Bulgaria since the end of communism.
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Polish MEP urges Trump to back World War II reparations demands from Germany
The PiS has estimated reparations at around €1.35 trillion.
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Former Portuguese president fears global conflict, particularly worrying for Europe
"Any major problem between the US and Russia in Ukraine could lead to a world war," he said.
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Italy is divided over Fitto, securing a European Commission spot
Meloni hailed her colleague's appointment as a success for the nation.
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Socialists in European Parliament slam Spanish right for blocking Ribera
Garcia said that Partido Popular have shown irresponsibility, but the fault lies with the EPP.
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Slovakia’s Fico backs Serbia over Kosovo, pledges to increase KFOR troops
Vucic called Fico “one of the most important and greatest world leaders.”
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Putin threatens the West, says Ukraine conflict going global
“We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against the military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities", Putin said.
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Orbán’s new friend in the White House: JD Vance
Trump's victory also came with Vance - an outspoken admirer of Orbán - securing the vice presidency.
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Shell ruling shows Big Oil’s reckoning in court is here
To our knowledge, this is the first ruling where a court has recognized the science that any new investments in oil and gas are incompatible with international climate goals.
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End of COP heralds tough times for Azerbaijan human rights and peace diplomacy
“It is important that the international community's attention does not wane even after the COP,” Robin Wagener told Euractiv.
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EU prosecutors warn of rule of law breaches in Croatia
According to the European Public Prosecutor Office, the scheme secured "undue financial gains" financed by money from both the European Union and Croatia.
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What we expect from the last day of COP29
In this episode, host Giada Santana and energy & environment reporter Nikolaus Kurmayer reflect on the trajectory of COP29 and possible scenarios for its end. EUI head of delegation and professor Simone Borghesi dials in directly from Baku, Azerbaijan.
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