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Bulgaria key to stopping Russian gas to Europe, expert says
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechia sending a new ambassador to Moscow amid frozen relations, Sweden deciding to boost its military defence by almost a third by 2030, and so much more.
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Pro-nuclear EU states urge massive policy overhaul, renewable supporters more conciliatory
During the meeting of the Nuclear Alliance 10 countries called on the EU to no longer 'discriminate' against nuclear power in existing or future European texts or funds.
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Romania-processed products set to benefit from a mark-up cap
Capping product prices will not destabilise the market, he said.
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Lufthansa agrees to pay US $4 million penalty over treatment of Jewish passengers
Lufthansa prohibited 128 Jewish passengers, nearly all of whom wore garments generally worn by Orthodox Jewish men, from boarding a connecting flight in Germany on the basis of alleged misbehavior by some of them.
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EU hydrogen plans clash with market reality, Slovak experts warn
There are no hydrogen storage, transport, or production facilities available, the expert said.
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Czechia sends new ambassador to Moscow amid frozen relations
The decision to appoint a new ambassador was subject to much debate
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EU, GCC leaders to meet against backdrop of Middle East escalation
Four out of six Gulf countries - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain - will be represented at leaders' level.
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Tusk’s government officially adopts new migration strategy
Suspending asylum rights could violate the Geneva Convention, it is argued.
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Puigdemont’s party denies mulling partnering with PP, Vox, to oust Sánchez
"Our votes for Sanchez cannot be taken for granted," Borras said.
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Swedish military to grow by a third by 2030
NATO's newest member is looking to increase its spending.
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Germany confident that the EU-North Macedonia spat would be resolved after Bulgaria’s vote
Germany hopes to find 'rational solutions' with Bulgaria's new government.
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Twelve EU countries urge Brussels to back energy links, lower energy prices.
Interconnectors are crucial to the functioning of the energy market, they say.
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Bulgaria key to stopping Russian gas to Europe, expert says
"Bulgaria is the key to stopping Russian Gas."
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EU not an ‘ à la carte menu’, members tell Switzerland
Switzerland wants a so-called safeguard clause on suspending free movement of people with the EU in certain circumstances.
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Sweden mulling the introduction of mandatory state-run asylum centres
The government says the new state-run centres will make it easier to track down asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected.
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Has the EU underestimated its relationship with Gulf countries?
The EU sees the Gulf as a key energy partner in reducing its dependence on Russian energy but the Gulf's ties with Moscow make this partnership challenging.
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A ‘more united left’ split into two European parties
“We have no intention of creating a new [group] in the parliament,” said former MEP Malin Björk
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German chancellor hopeful backs up Poland amid EU asylum row
"If Germany once again prevents an agreement from being reached, necessary actions won't be possible," Friedrich Merz suggested.
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Lithium’s rapid growth is driving higher quality and green credentials [Advocacy Lab Content]
The lithium industry is experiencing rapid growth, transitioning to a mature and diverse phase of development. Producers report strong market demand for environmentally friendly, green and high-quality lithium compounds.
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