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Europe must prepare to defend itself before it is too late
Despite massive efforts to ramp up production, the European defence industry is nowhere near matching the output of Russia.
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Polish minister sues ex-PM over soldier’s death at border
Bodnar said the accusations have caused damage to his reputation.
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Portuguese electricity prices lower than EU average
Electricity prices surge in Europe, but not in Portugal.
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EU’s Borrell urges international community to ‘pressure’ Israel for a ceasefire
Borrell said it is necessary to start working towards a two-state solution.
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China, EU clash on negotiating strategy as electric vehicle tariffs loom closer
“The Chinese government wants to control the negotiations, and the Commission works differently,” said Alicia García-Herrero, an expert on China at EU policy think-tank Bruegel.
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Swedish MEP wants anyone applying for citizenship to recognise Israel
Only the German state of Saxony-Anhalt was required to recognise the State of Israel for citizenship.
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Borissov’s only options for governing: four-party coalition, shadow majority
Any new government will likely be unstable with new elections next year.
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North Korea troops in Russia ready to go to frontline, Seoul’s spy agency says
South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol, in a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, said the deployment of North Korean troops to the front lines of the war in Ukraine may come sooner than expected.
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Thousands take to Georgia’s streets as uncertainty grips country after contested polls
Georgia's opposition had called on Western partners to support a re-run of the contested polls.
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EU eyes Georgia amid election fraud allegations
The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia have sparked significant controversy after the allegations of electoral manipulation both before and during polling day.
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EU-China electric car consultations in pipeline as tariffs loom [Advocacy Lab Content]
The European Union and China have agreed to further engage in technical consultations regarding battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in a bid to avoid trade tensions as potential tariffs loom.
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Clear policies for AI in journalism, imperative for ethics [Advocacy Lab Content]
Developing clear policies and guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism is imperative to ensure media organisations remain committed to ethical and transparent practices. But how?
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Nuclear energy, Kazakhstan’s golden opportunity to engage the West [Advocacy Lab Content]
Following Kazakhstan’s ‘Yes’ vote for the construction of a nuclear power plant, the West has a golden opportunity to increase engagement and counterbalance Russia and China’s influence in the uranium-rich country.
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Outfoxing Europe’s fur trade, politicians take a pelting [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe’s 1,000 active fur farms are facing further calls for full or partial bans. The EU’s mink, fox and racoon dog farms maintain approximately eight million animals, the trade remains lucrative, but political pressure is rising.
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Bulgaria’s state health system failing pregnant and vulnerable women
Bulgaria's inefficient state healthcare system is failing to provide care for pregnant women who cannot pay health insurance, according to a report by the Bulgarian National Audit Office.
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Global health expert: EU strategy risks being ‘all talk, no action’
Professor Dr Beate Kampmann, head of Charité’s Center for Global Health, looks at the challenges ahead for the EU's global health strategy.
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Can Europe get fired up to compete globally on nuclear fusion? [Advocacy Lab Content]
Nuclear fusion research, which could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change, is heating up globally. Europe has an early lead, but there are concerns over future competitiveness.
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EU audit leads Brazil to suspend female cattle beef exports over hormone concerns
The audit revealed that Brazil cannot guarantee its exported beef has not been treated with oestradiol 17β, a growth hormone considered a "complete carcinogen."
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Europe risks being left behind in global race for critical raw materials supply base [Advocacy Lab Content]
Although the 'Brussels Effect' may have influenced global markets by setting strict regulatory standards for Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (CSRM), Europe risks being left behind by other global players when it comes to building a resilient supply base.
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Harmonising EU steel recycling infrastructure remains challenging, says industry report [Advocacy Lab Content]
When countries dispose of steel in landfills, it means they don’t have access to the proper infrastructure to recycle it, Steel for Packaging Europe President Luc Brantjes told Euractiv.
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