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Academia rallies against considered competitiveness fund but aligns with Commission priorities
“This is not the end, it's the beginning”
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LIVE NOW! EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold? [Advocacy Lab Content]
With elections on both sides of the Atlantic, 2024 is set to bring many changes to transatlantic relations. If the elections result in new leadership, priorities and strategies will shift, impacting trade and competitiveness policies.
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Commission proposes using unspent rural funds to help disasters-hit farmers
As part of a multi billion package with finances coming from regional funds.
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‘Return hubs’ are the talk of the town, but few understand what they actually are
‘Return hubs’ have become the new shiny and ‘innovative’ solution member states have come up with to beef up their tough-on-immigration discourse - but no one truly knows what they’re about.
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Poland may shift stance on Migration Pact in EPP draft statement
A draft statement on political priorities to tackle irregular immigration from EPP countries reveals a likely shift in Poland’s stance.
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EU Nordic members back Polish-Belarus border shutdown
“The announcements that have been made make a lot of sense,” says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
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Toy industry cautions on safety of products sold in online marketplaces
On Amazon, 10 toys out of 25 were dagerous, on Temu 19 out of 25, on Shein all 10 out of 10, and on AliExpress 10 out of 14.
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EU migration summit: Irish PM says UK-Rwanda plan ‘was downright stupid’
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he has an "open mind" about new ways of tackling irregular migration in the EU.
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Off-Target: Billions of Euros Required to Upgrade Shooting Ranges in the EU [Promoted content]
The European Chemicals Agency is calling for an EU-wide restriction on the use of lead in ammunition. A new study has revealed that only a limited number of ranges in the EU meet the proposed derogation conditions. Moreover, the agency has underestimated the costs of upgrading shooting ranges to meet the conditions of the derogation by €4-5 billion.
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EU innovation fund should forget confusing ‘dual use’ concept, experts tell Commission
Experts say classifying technologies according to their civilian or dual use lacks sense, as the border between military and civilian use is blurry.
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Highlights from Strasbourg – Euractiv MEP Welcome Party ‘Meet the Press’ [Advocacy Lab Content]
On 17 September in Strasbourg, Euractiv had the opportunity to bring together MEPs, APAs, and our newsroom to connect and share ideas on the priorities for the new European Parliament cycle.
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Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Since taking office in 2022 Meloni has pursued a highly conservative social agenda, looking to promote what she sees as traditional family values.
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Ceasefire ‘solves nothing’ in Middle-East conflict, says top Czech diplomat
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Portuguese prime minister condemning Israel's use of 'excessive force' in Gaza, Poland's PiS opposing Tusk's new migration strategy, and so much more.
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Viktor Orbán puts Greek far right party in tough position over migration handling
Referring to the Greek far right he hinted that those “who supposedly want the good of Greece and want to solve the migration issue” cannot be affiliated with Orbán.
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EU, Gulf leaders pledge to revive trade talks, but struggle over communiqué language
EU side had initially wanted Gulf partners to sign up to stronger language on Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
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EU leaders to discuss Ukraine ‘victory plan’ with Zelenskyy amid worries of negotiation push
EU leaders are also expected to discuss the EU's €35 billion loan to Ukraine and "winterisation efforts".
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Romanian government creates state-run rail company for defence needs
The company will also facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to conflict zones.
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In widening dispute, Israel lashes out at France after firms barred from arms show
The decision to bar Israeli firms is the latest incident in a row fuelled by the Macron government's unease over Israel's conduct in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Poland’s PiS opposes Tusk’s new restrictive asylum policy
After Duda’s speech, PiS lawmakers said “Tusk has his own coalition.”
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Portuguese flag permanently removed from ship carrying explosives to Israel
The decision comes after the ICJ raised concerns over genocide in Gaza.
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