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Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security
The opening comes amid a nervous reaction among some NATO members to the election of Trump, who has vowed not to defend countries that do not spend enough on defence.
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Don’t be a deer in Trump’s headlights, EU foreign chief warns MEPs
"It's not the end of the world," Josep Borrell told the European Parliament.
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Meloni silent as Mattarella slams Musk’s ‘intervention’ in Italian affairs
Meanwhile, Musk doubled down on his attack on the judiciary.
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Swedish PM refuses ‘Trump-proofing’ talks with parties ahead of Trump call
“I don't understand what they mean. We have forums for this."
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S&D to block Fitto and Várhelyi, blaming Weber’s actions
“There is no room for negotiations that go beyond the agreement established between the three political families."
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Scholz fields new European policy chief for upcoming summits
Scholz’s right-hand man for European affairs, Jörg Kukies, has bowed out.
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France furious as Azerbaijan leader accuses it of colonial ‘crimes’ at COP29
President Ilham Aliyev, who is hosting the COP29 UN climate talks, drew loud applause from delegates of some Pacific island nations after a combative speech targeting France's handling of its overseas territories.
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Czech PM urges EU to rethink climate goals in possible absence of global allies
Fiala said the European Union's efforts alone are not enough.
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French prosecutors demand Marine Le Pen be barred from office in fake jobs trial
If granted by the court, the ban would exclude the leader of National Rally from running in France's 2027 presidential election.
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EU Clean Industrial Deal: The make or break opportunity for post-carbon competitiveness
For Europe to remain both a decarbonisation pioneer and competitive, it must focus on three key priorities: common financing, strategic coordination, and support for demand.
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How the West’s Russian energy sanctions are failing and what can be done about it?
The West’s failure at phasing out Russian oil and gas sales has helped Russia's economy rebound, write Martin Vladimirov, Isaac Levi and Sergiy Makogon.
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The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sánchez Manzanaro outline supporters and detractors of EUDR and possible scenarios ahead of the vote.
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EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act will need better financial support, say industry experts [Advocacy Lab Content]
Financial institutions must be made aware of the investment potential in Europe’s Critical Raw Materials sector if the EU is to succeed in meeting its own goals under recently approved legislation.
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Swedish hospital bed crisis kills 100 patients, doctors call for Vision Zero
One hundred deaths in Swedish hospitals last year could be linked to a lack of staffed hospital beds, or high workload, according to an investigation published in the Swedish hospital doctors' newspaper.
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Bulgarian pharma market gained post-pandemic boost, according to new analysis
Bulgaria's pharmaceuticals market experienced significant growth in 2023, with sales increasing 14.7% to €2.7 billion and oncology therapies leading in the hospital drug sales category.
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EU’s Borrell to propose suspension of political dialogue with Israel next week
Borrell’s proposal is expected to be formally put up for discussion when EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels next week.
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EPP clinches narrow majority to delay anti-deforestation rules for two years
If successful, this would mark the first legislative action shaped by the so-called 'Venezuela majority' coalition
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Spanish infighting derails EU Parliament Valencia flood talks
Spanish conservatives want to block the country's socialist candidate for European Commission vice-president.
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Von der Leyen steps in to save her Commission from MEP squabbles
As a political deal to confirm the new Commission remains evasive, the Commission president is increasingly taking matters into her own hands.
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French 2024 power exports have already beaten previous annual record
The record-breaking exports in 2024 show that "low-carbon production [in France at least] is very competitive on European markets," said RTE executive board member Thomas Veyrenc.
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