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Nuclear tender in Czechia: nothing certain for South Korean winner
France's EDF and US company Westinghouse are challenging the Czech government's decision to award a contract for new nuclear reactors to South Korea's KHNP.
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The three potential Prime ministers Macron isn’t sure he wants
Over a week into consultations, French President Emmanuel Macron has yet to settle on a future Prime minister to bring the country out of its continuing political impasse.
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Dutch data protection watchdog hits Clearview AI with €30.5 million fine for misusing facial recognition data
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined Clearview AI €30.5 million on Tuesday (3 September), for illegally building a database with over 30 billion photos.
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In Slovenia von der Leyen announces extra €328 million to aid country’s flood recovery
From Slovenia, at the end of her political tour of the Balkans, Ursula von der Leyen reiterated on Monday 2 September Europe's commitment to responding to and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Civil society organisations call for EU spyware ban
Civil society organisations demand for comprehensive legislation banning spyware throughout the EU, citing widespread misuse and insufficient regulation, in a joint statement.
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Czech MEPs criticise Spain’s commissioner pick, anticipate tough hearings
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czech MEPs criticising Spain's commissioner pick, the Romanian government approving a Patriot system donation to Ukraine, and so much more.
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Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
President Joe Biden said on Monday (2 September) that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.
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Romanian government approves Patriot system donation to Ukraine
The Romanian government adopted a bill that would see Romania donate a Patriot surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine on Monday, sending the proposal to parliament for urgent debate and approval.
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Pro-Russian socialists in Bulgaria expel longtime leader
The National Council of the pro-Russian Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has decided to expel its former leader, Kornelia Ninova, from the party following a series of electoral defeats.
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Poland must shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, minister says
Warsaw must shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine before they enter its airspace, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Monday, despite NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg already ruling out such a move.
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Ukraine’s bondholders approve crucial $20 billion debt restructuring
Ukraine announced on Wednesday (3 September) that international bondholders had formally approved its plan to restructure over $20 billion of debt amid its ongoing war with Russia.
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Czech MEPs criticise Spain’s commissioner pick, anticipate tough hearings
Czech lawmakers in the European Parliament have made it clear that they oppose the candidacy of Spanish candidate Teresa Ribera for the role of European commissioner responsible for the climate agenda.
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Regional election results pose dilemma for Germany’s Ukraine supporters
As the Russia-friendly BSW part has become the new pivotal player in Eastern Germany, the country’s Russia hawks appear poised to make concessions and tone down their rhetoric to form stable governments.
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Greek MEP ready to claim main opposition Syriza party’s leadership
Greece’s main opposition leftist Syriza party should put an end to its internal divisions and take initiatives to speak to other progressive forces, EU lawmaker Nikolas Farantouris told Euractiv, adding that he stands ready to claim the party’s leadership.
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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader González
Venezuela's attorney general's office said on Monday (2 September) a court has issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, accusing him of conspiracy and other crimes.
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Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China
The Kremlin said on Monday (2 September) that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia and China.
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Picking up a Commissioner: Von der Leyen’s act of responsibility
Bulgaria has answered Commission President’s request and submitted two candidacies for EU Commissioner. Von der Leyen’s decision should be based on the candidate’s integrity, and not according to political favoritism, writes Yordan Terziyski.
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US researchers identify launch site of Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile
Two US researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of the 9M370 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile touted by President Vladimir Putin as "invincible."
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First picks for Commissioner portfolios revealed, Italy’s far right to get economy
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her first picks for her top team, with the key economy vice-president job going to Italy's far-right nominee, German newspaper Die Welt reported Tuesday (3 September).
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Far-right election success pushes Germany towards political instability
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured one-third of the vote in East Germany’s elections on Sunday, prompting parties across the political spectrum to rule out coalitions with the extremist group. However, enforcing a domestic cordon sanitaire could result in unlikely alliances and fuel discontent among voters.
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