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UK to sign new agreements on people smuggling with Western Balkan countries

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:43
The UK government says that almost 100,000 migrants from third countries transited through the Western Balkans last year, making it "a key route used by those who end up in the EU or UK illegally".
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Next steps for Germany government as breakdown leaves Europe in limbo

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:18
Germany’s coalition collapse raises questions on the new European dynamic that had been unleashed by the victory of Donald Trump
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Trump election offers mixed fortunes for Europe’s climate, energy, industrial ambitions

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President on Wednesday, 6 November, could have major consequences for Europe's energy security, industrial competitiveness, and climate goals. One of the first consequences of Donald Trump's re-election was a rise in the value...
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Irish prime minister targets 29 November for general election

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
Taoiseach Simon Harris intends to seek dissolution on Friday (8 November).
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How Donald Trump’s comeback will shape the rest of the world

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
Tune in as host Giada Santana takes the temperature at the incoming president’s headquarters, in Mar-a-Lago, Florida with Euractiv’s Sarantis Michaloupolos and analyses Trump’s manifesto with editor Alice Taylor.
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From green to clean: Wopke Hoekstra’s second audition

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
For his new old portfolio, there are topics where the Dutchman should not appear too prepared during the hearing.
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Former Tusk aide Serafin faces tightrope walk on EU budget reform at commissioner hearing

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
“I find the distinction between ‘old or new' completely artificial: there are only European needs and priorities,” Serafin wrote in his responses to the European Parliament ahead of the hearing.
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Broadening the carbon removal debate beyond the ETS

Thu, 2024-11-07 06:00
The role of carbon dioxide and its possible integration in the ETS is emerging as a key, but challenging, consideration. We must tread carefully.
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Europe will compete with the US and China on ‘smart decarbonisation’

Thu, 2024-11-07 05:00
While Europe prides itself on being a global climate leader, this leadership has yet to fully translate into industrial dominance in emerging green technologies
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Bulgarian court case sheds light on hospital infections cover-up

Thu, 2024-11-07 03:40
A patient left nearly blind after hospital-acquired infection, following eye surgery, sued the largest hospital in the Bulgarian city of Pleven for €20,000 in damages - but she wasn't the only one to be infected that day.
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Slovak telemedicine roll-out driving healthcare efficiency, resilience

Thu, 2024-11-07 03:30
Remote healthcare in Slovakia continues to struggle with accessibility, awareness, and implementation. A new legislative framework for telemedicine is being incorporated into the country's healthcare system.
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Challenged during his hearing, Olivér Várhelyi struggles to convince MEPs

Wed, 2024-11-06 22:26
After a tough evening of questions from MEPs, Olivér Várhelyi will be hauled before the Parliament for a further hearing.
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Várhelyi’s recipe for controversial innovative foods: opt-outs for EU countries

Wed, 2024-11-06 22:22
The Hungarian has been a controversial pick, and Euractiv understands he will fall short of the support needed to be confirmed tonight.  
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Commissioner for Space Kubilius stuck cautious tone during MEP hearing

Wed, 2024-11-06 22:16
"Europe must be part of the space revolution," said Kubilius, predicting that the global space economy will reach €1 trillion by 2034.
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Germany’s Scholz sacks his finance minister, leaving governing coalition future unclear

Wed, 2024-11-06 21:47
It was unclear if Lindner's dismissal would lead also to the departure of the Free Democrats (FDP) from the coalition.
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‘Make America Healthy Again’ the road ahead

Wed, 2024-11-06 21:22
We ask what’s in store for health under a second Trump term.
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EPP, Socialists and Renew strike deal on new public health committee powers

Wed, 2024-11-06 21:12
ENVI would maintain food safety legislation, particular labelling, veterinary legislation, checks on food, the EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO), according to the text.
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MEPs back controversial environment and crisis commissioners in political deal

Wed, 2024-11-06 20:01
Sweden's Jessika Roswall has passed the European Parliament after a lacklustre performance saw her delayed alongside a liberal would-be colleague.
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Kadis keeps the boat afloat at the hearings, MEPs back him as news fisheries Commissioner

Wed, 2024-11-06 19:40
"He has shown to be more than prepared," for the role said committee chair Carmen Crespo
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Síkela denounces Chinese and Russian ‘neocolonialism’, reiterates need to combat irregular migration

Wed, 2024-11-06 17:55
"The neocolonialism is not coming from Europe - [these are] things which we experience from Chinese or Russian activities," Czechia's pick Jozef Síkela told MEPs
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