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EU measures to tackle surge in Russian grain imports
The European Commission announced today (15 March) that it will unveil measures to address the surge in imports of Russian agricultural products, particularly cereals, into the EU.
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Digital health data compromise hailed as ‘most important health legislation’ in this mandate
EU institutions struck a deal on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) in the early hours of Friday (15 March), having finally landed an agreement on the thorny issue of opt-out for secondary use of health data.
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France, Germany, Poland try to mend cracks by setting out joint Ukraine priorities
German, French and Polish leaders highlighted on Friday (15 March) a joint set of priorities in supporting Ukraine, including stronger defence industrial cooperation, to quell rumours of disunity.
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The Brief – A dangerous odyssey: Should EU leaders restrict growth to curb inflation?
European officials announced on two separate occasions this week that they are intentionally pursuing policies that will, at least in the short term, impede Europe’s economic growth.
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German government heightens focus on rate cuts, tax incentives to boost construction
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Construction Minister Klara Geywitz voiced optimism on Friday (15 March) that falling interest rates and new tax incentives will revitalise the country’s crisis-shaken construction sector and boost overall economic growth.
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EU Commission announces €2 bn defence projects for armaments production, joint purchases and research
The EU's executive announced on Friday (15 March) a series of deals and subsidised projects for the defence industry, in a bid to boost ammunition production and joint procurement to speed up deliveries to Ukraine.
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EU set to seal multi-billion investments deal in Egypt amid EU election campaign
The EU is set to seal a highly sensitive and strategic deal worth up to €8 million with Egypt on Sunday (17 March), continuing its strategy of investing in the countries of origin or transit of migration flows.
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Greece’s alleged GDPR scandal rocks ruling centre-right party
Numerous complaints over mass pre-election emails sent by an EU lawmaker to Greek voters living abroad without their consent have caused political turmoil, with resignations and expulsion in the ruling conservative New Democracy party (EPP).
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A summit of rural anger?
After months of protests in Europe’s cities and roads, and an unexpected political foothold in the conclusions of the European Council on 1 February, farmers will be back on the agenda of the EU leaders at the summit on 21 and 22 March.
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Council of Europe AI treaty does not fully define private sector’s obligations
A draft treaty to protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, agreed at the Council of Europe (CoE) on Thursday (14 March), leaves it up to countries to decide how to include the private sector in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Unexpected liaison between Adam Smith and EU capital markets union
Anyone with even a passing familiarity with economics will likely have heard of the “invisible hand” of the market metaphor.
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French EU election list leaders spar over bloc’s electricity market, nuclear
French candidates topping the lists for the EU elections in June laid bare their differences on nuclear energy and the EU electricity market in the first televised debate of Public Sénat on Thursday (14 March).
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Powering the people: how the InterConnect project is building a smarter energy future [Promoted content]
This article explores the InterConnect project, showcasing its impact on smart homes, buildings, and grids across Europe. It emphasizes the project's results and the community it champions, highlighting the blend of technology, collaboration, and citizen involvement.
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New fiscal rules need to support Europe’s industrial ambition
The European Industrial Summit in Antwerp and the subsequent Antwerp Declaration for an Industrial Deal put industrial policy back on the agenda of the EU, argue Judith Kirton-Darling, William Todts and Marco Mensink.
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AI Act and Media Freedom Act adopted, EU Commission breached data protection rules
Welcome to Euractiv’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
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Germany on track for national 2030 climate target despite missing EU goals
While specific EU climate targets are out of reach for Germany, its economy is well on track to meet the national target of cutting emissions by 65% by 2030.
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Finland pitches ‘Preparedness Union’ to prop-up Europe against future crises
Finland wants the EU and its member states to ramp up their crisis management capacities to avoid getting blind-sided by future upheavals, emergency talks and potential cracks in the bloc's unity, according to a non-paper seen by Euractiv.
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Scope of EU supply chain rules cut by 70% ahead of key Friday vote
The number of European companies impacted by EU corporate due diligence rules (CSDDD) has been squeezed by almost 70% of the original EU co-legislators agreed in December, according to data seen by Euractiv ahead of Friday's (15 March) crucial vote.
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Ukraine official: two Russian border regions are now active combat zones
A senior Ukrainian intelligence official said on Thursday (14 March) that armed groups he described as Russians opposed to the Kremlin were pressing an incursion into Russian territory and had turned two border regions into "active combat zones".
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Hamas issues ceasefire proposal which includes exchanging hostages for prisoners
Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes a first stage of releasing Israeli women, children, elderly, according to a proposal seen by Reuters on Friday (15 March).
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