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Silk Road 2.0? Uzbekistan-EU relations boosted by new democratic elections
Est. 8minUzbekistan will go to the polls on 27 October, voting in parliamentary and local elections. A Euractiv event, organised with the Center for Analysis of Democratic Processes, assessed how far Uzbekistan has come on the path to democracy.
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Bulgarian pharmacists oppose state-funded medicine vending machines, threaten protests
Est. 5minBulgarian pharmacists say they are ready to start protests if parliament passes a bill for state-funded vending machines selling medicines in towns without pharmacies.
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Shocking Slovak healthcare audit report says system is ‘a seriously ill patient’
Est. 5minThe Slovak Supreme Audit Office has published a scathing report describing the Slovak health system as a seriously ill patient. The shocking analysis is the latest in a series of damaging healthcare events plaguing Robert Fico's government.
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Spain’s Sánchez to ask early implementation of EU pact on migration
Est. 3minSanchez's pleas to Brussels come amid an increasing humanitarian crisis at home.
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Putting steel circularity at the heart of Europe
Est. 1minEurope needs to focus on the lifecycle of steel packaging, ideally leading to improved recycling rates. Steel for Packaging Europe wants to convince people not to throw their steel packaging away with their general waste, but to recycle it.
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The Brief – Germany’s election season is upon us
Est. 8minThe country is entering a period of intense introspection.
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Orbán’s unexpected praise for France’s new interior minister raises eyebrows
Est. 3min“I have a lot of respect for him," Orbán said.
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Ukraine support group meeting postponed after Biden’s cancellation
Est. 2minUkraine looked to propose its Peace Plan and see weapons restrictions lifted
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EU plans to step up support for Lebanon in absence of ceasefire
Est. 3min"We have to help this country. We have to use this opportunity of Hezbollah's weakness to strengthen Lebanon's political structures, and we have to bring about a ceasefire in the region," EU's top diplomat said.
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EU4Ocean coalition advancing ocean literacy, strengthening communities
Est. 2minThe EU4Ocean project aims to support the EU4Ocean coalition as it delivers the sustainable transition and transformation Europe needs to achieve ocean-related objectives.
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One Competitiveness Fund to rule them all – the Commission’s considered R&I overhaul
Est. 4min"It is a mega maxi bazooka program," Director of Research at the CEPS Andrea Renda told Euractiv.
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Questions for Health Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi
Est. 5minAhead of November's hearings in the European Parliament, Euractiv takes a look at what's in store for the Comissioner-designate for health.
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EU defence agency relocates to larger headquarters near European quarter
Est. 3minThe move brings the agency closer to the European Council buildings and other EU institutions in the Schuman area.
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Showdown in Strasbourg: Von der Leyen v Viktor Orbán
Est. 3minViktor Orbán expressed frustration over what he perceived as a "political party clash" as he faced criticism while presenting Hungary's Council priorities.
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‘Scandalous’ election campaign in Bulgaria brought to attention of EU institutions
Est. 4minKyuchyuk said Peevski aims to “reload” his power to continue to control the country's democratic institutions.
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EU aid diverted to benefit European firms, report finds
Est. 4minThe report calls for greater transparency in the Global Gateway's implementation, along with Parliamentary scrutiny.
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Son of Osama bin Laden barred from returning to France after deportation
Est. 2minInterior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he had signed an order banning Omar Binladin from France after the judiciary confirmed the legality of a prior deportation order issued on grounds of national security.
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Russia’s GRU seeking to cause ‘mayhem’ in Britain and Europe, UK spy chief says
Est. 4minSecurity Service (MI5) Director General Ken McCallum also accused Iran of being behind "plot after plot" on British soil.
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Meloni looks to bridge gap between EPP and Patriots
Est. 4minIn today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovakia's Fico calling for tigher controls on the media, Czechia aiming to be one of the EU's top 10 economies by 2040, and so much more.
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Moldovan president’s no-show upsets TV election debate
Est. 3minIncumbent President Maia Sandu said she had no wish to participate alongside "non-valid" candidates, a reference to politicians backed by business interests or criminal groups.
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Commission signals patience wearing thin with Bulgaria on recovery plan
Est. 2minThe European Commission is showing signs of losing patience with Bulgaria, which has dragged its feet for more than two years in adopting reforms to continue payments under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan.
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Fico lashes out at Slovak media, calls for stricter controls
Est. 3minSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD/NI) lashed out at major media outlets at a press conference on Tuesday, accusing them of undermining his government and hinting at new possible measures against them, including creating a national media authority.
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Czechia aims to be among the EU’s top 10 economies by 2040
Est. 2minAs Czechia recovers from years of high inflation, newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister Lukáš Vlček has presented an ambitious economic strategy to become one of the EU's top 10 economies in terms of GDP per capita by 2040.
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Polish ruling party opts for early review of combustion engine ban
Est. 4minPolish MEPs from the Civic Coalition (KO, EPP) alliance pushed for an earlier review of the 2035 ban on new combustion car selling, a proposal put forward by Italy.