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EU-Israel trade ties will be put on agenda next month, Borrell says
The push follows an earlier request by Spain, Ireland and others that has so far fallen flat.
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Bulgaria not an unconditional supporter of Western Balkans’ EU integration
The Bulgarian and Macedonian dispute continues to simmer.
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From consensus to action: sharing best practice for childhood flu vaccination [Promoted content]
While seasonal influenza is a global public health concern, the solutions we implement must be nationally and regionally tailored. Here, Dr Alvarez Aldean and Professor Ortiz de Lejarazu share best practice examples for implementing effective childhood influenza vaccination programmes.
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Czechia hopes EU’s commissioner hopeful Kubilius will offer practical action on defence
The EU needs to 'stop dreaming' about defence, experts say.
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Hungary and Gazprom in talks for extra Russian gas for Budapest in 2025
Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó also said that Budapest will veto European Union sanctions on Russia if the exemption for his country to purchase Russian oil is cancelled.
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Portugal promises fast implementation of the recovery plan
The plan highlights innovation, efficiency, and environmental sustainability as priorities.
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Spain to send fiscal adjustment plan to Brussels
The plan wouldn't include cuts, the prime minister said.
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First Italian migrant ship heads to new processing centre in Albania
The controversial centres are in the middle of a legal, political and social uncertainty.
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Le Pen says low MEP assistant turnout in Brussels was just her party ‘doing politics’
Le Pen faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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Berlin Process summit: Western Balkan EU accession ‘must not take another 10 years’
A “long to-do list” and regional blockades have caused concerns
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Poland’s PiS wants national referendum on EU migration pact
Błaszczak accused people from the Middle East and North Africa from storming Europe.
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China ends war games around Taiwan, but leaves door open to more
Democratically governed Taiwan had been bracing for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, but some analysts said Monday's actions seemed calibrated to avoid inflaming the US presidential race.
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Ukraine likely to face large power shortfalls this winter as EU watches on
The country's battered power plants can only generate around 9 GW to 10 GW of the 18 GW need – a missile strike could cut that number at any moment.
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EP trade committee backs €35 billion Ukraine loan package despite far-right opposition
A total of 31 MEPs voted in favour of the package, which forms part of a larger $50 billion (€45 billion) loan agreed by G7 leaders in June, with just four voting against and no abstentions.
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Albania-EU membership talks to kick off with corruption, checks and balances
Join host Giada Santana and senior editor Alice Taylor in unpacking the start of Albania's EU membership negotiations.
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EU carmakers ‘within reach’ of 2025 emissions goals, think tank study claims
A new study goes against prior statements by European carmakers that EU emissions targets would leave the industry facing billions of euros in fines.
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‘Once-in-a-generation’ revision of clean air laws passed by EU Council
The EU will soon have better toxic air limits, but health could be compromised if countries do not act swiftly.
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Ending HIV in Europe by 2030 requires more impetus, more investment [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe has committed to ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, and while some progress has been made, in the EU, more than 750,000 people are living with the virus, and approximately 23,000 new cases are diagnosed every year.
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Kazakhstan’s attempts ‘spiritual diplomacy’ amid challenging freedom of religion reports [Advocacy Lab Content]
Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as a promoter of 'spiritual diplomacy' with initiatives such as the Congress of Leaders of the World and Traditional Religions. Despite its efforts, Kazakhstan has yet to deliver on freedom of religion domestically.
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EU has rediscovered importance of Central Asia, says Kazakhstan’s deputy FM [Advocacy Lab Content]
European capitals have “rediscovered” the importance of Central Asia with greater clarity, said Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko.
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