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Global Europe 10-10-2024

Von der Leyen presents €1.8 billion Moldova growth and investment plan

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The EU's announcement comes amid economic instability caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and ahead of next week's elections.

Health 10-10-2024

European citizens initiative on psychedelic therapy to begin in January

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“I feel like the main progress will be de-stigmatising the taboo around psychedelics," Théo Giubilei, the founder of PsychedelicCare

Tech 10-10-2024

EU telecoms tower firms unify their voices ahead of legislative debate

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Tower companies are facing similar issues regarding price regulation, competition by land aggregators, permit granting, and electromagnetic fields exhaustion.

Tech 10-10-2024

Child sexual abuse material regulation still at stalemate, despite assurances for encryption

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While some states have shifted their views, this will not be enough to counter opposition from France and Germany.

Global Europe 10-10-2024

Germany, Kosovo happy following CEFTA, Serbia trade breakthrough

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The development comes amid long-stagnated EU-backed talks between Kosovo and Serbia.

Agrifood 10-10-2024

Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour

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Algeria is one of the world's biggest wheat buyers and for many years France was by far its largest supplier. Now it's Russia.

Politics 10-10-2024

Budget cuts threaten Sámi minority languages

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Immediate action and investment are needed to save the languages.

Politics 10-10-2024

Germany braces for recession in 2024

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The good news is that inflation is falling, and real incomes are rising.

Politics 10-10-2024

Olaf Scholz fuels anti-EU resentments, EPP vice-chair says

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In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland and Czechia rejecting the idea of long-term checks at internal borders, the Portuguese parliament condemning Israel for declaring UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres 'persona non grata', and so much more.

Politics 10-10-2024

Bulgarian president warns of election fraud ahead of upcoming vote

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The European Commission and other institutions have been made aware.

Global Europe 10-10-2024

EU envoys approve up to €35 billion for Ukraine, bypassing Hungary

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The agreement helps bypass Hungary's refusal to extend the renewal period for the regime holding Russian frozen assets from six to 36 months.

Politics 10-10-2024

Portuguese MPs condemn Israel’s treatment of UN’s Guterres

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Guterres has simply defended international law, politicians said.

Politics 10-10-2024

Portuguese EU Commissioner’s pick comes clean regarding business interests

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She said she has no financial conflicts of interest.

Global Europe 10-10-2024

Germany to ask Georgia to withdraw ‘foreign agent law’ to resume EU accession

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The resolution will increase pressure on Scholz ahead of next week's EU leaders' meeting.

Politics 10-10-2024

Italy’s seven-year budget plan approved amid criticism

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Italy's public debt stands at €2.9 trillion.

Politics 10-10-2024

EU future on the agenda as Germany’s Scholz meets Council President Costa

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As president-elect presents his priorities, he will listen closely to fellow social democratic ally Scholz

Global Europe 10-10-2024

Biden, Netanyahu speak, Israel vows lethal retaliation against Iran

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The 30-minute call was the first known chat for Biden and Netanyahu since August and coincides with a sharp escalation of Israel's conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah.

Politics 10-10-2024

Olaf Scholz fuels anti-EU resentments, EPP vice-chair says

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Some have accused Scholz of fuelling anti-EU sentiments.

Politics 10-10-2024

Berlin, Brussels ready to scrutinise Barnier’s draft budget plan

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The French prime minister's 2025 budget must reduce the deficit and restore confidence in financial markets.

Economy 10-10-2024

European mayors oppose Commission plans to centralise EU funds

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“We should not punish regions for the mistakes of the national governments,” one mayor said.

Politics 10-10-2024

Romania adds eggs and poultry meat to Ukraine import licence list

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"It is our duty to protect Romanian production".

Economy 10-10-2024

Commission defends budget spending after EU auditors flag ‘substantial errors increase’ in 2023

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The fact that billions of euros were not spent following EU or national rules “does not mean that the money is effectively misspent," ECA president said.

Lithium quest sucks EU into internal Serbian tensions

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The EU risks thwarting its own values as its recent partnership with Serbia on raw materials is not going as planned.

Politics 10-10-2024

Germany urges EU to introduce fast-track asylum procedures earlier

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Germany wants member states to implement the EU migration pact as fast as possible