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Journalism is a bastion of democracy: we must not let it crumble
Est. 7minThe European Economic and Social Committee is dedicating its top communication event to journalism this year. With the rapid rise of AI and media freedom in decline across the world, we need to talk about journalism more than ever.
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EU toughens tone towards Georgia ahead of 26 October elections
Est. 3min"Georgian people have the right to choose their own political future,” according to EU leaders.
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Portuguese PM reaffirms goal of making Portuguese an official UN language
Est. 3minPortuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Tuesday reiterated his government’s goal of strengthening the country's consular network and, along with Brazil, making Portuguese an official language of the United Nations.
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Norway raises terror threat level amid rising concerns over Israeli, Jewish targets
Est. 2minNorway will raise its threat level from moderate to high, namely because of the intensification of threats against Jewish and Israeli targets in the country, the Norwegian Police Security Service said on Tuesday.
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Germany sees drop in asylum applications after migration crackdown
Est. 2minGerman Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has hailed the drop in asylum applications as proof that the country’s tough measures are working, with figures for 2024 showing a 23% drop from the previous year.
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EU ministers’ not-so-subtle rightward shift on migration
Amid an apparent rightward shift on migration, EU ministers are meeting to talk new migration deals and how to make the return of irregular migrants more efficient.
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Slovakia continuously failed to fulfil hospital payment obligations rules Court of Justice
Est. 6minSlovakia has lost a Court of Justice ruling over continuous late payments to public hospitals. The state-owned health insurance company is facing serious financial struggles as healthcare budget troubles mount.
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Zdechovsky says EU-Kazakhstan partnership now more crucial than ever
Est. 6minThe European Union is bolstering its strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, aiming to enhance cooperation in energy, critical materials, connectivity, and agriculture.
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EU-India conclude ninth round of free trade agreement talks, core issues remain
Est. 4minThe European Union and India have concluded the ninth round of talks on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). Although divergences on key issues remain, an FTA is in the interest of both sides.
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Kazakhstan voters greenlight construction of nuclear power plant, setting concerns aside
Est. 5minAlmost three-quarters of Kazakhstan voters said “yes” in a nationwide referendum held on 6 October, which asked citizens if they agreed with the construction of a nuclear power plant.
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Going nuclear, fusion could reduce emissions, increase security
Est. 8minFor its proponents, the lesser-known nuclear process – fusion - could bring a new era of clean and secure energy to Europe. For its detractors, it’s an expensive distraction.
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Steel packaging industry wants landfill tax increase, separate collections
Est. 7minSteel for Packaging Europe has outlined its industry priorities for the 2024-2029 term. The industry association aims to put circularity at the heart of Europe’s economy while promoting recycling rates for steel.
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French agency places Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug under close surveillance
Est. 3minNovo Nordisk is to launch another Ozempic-like drug in France, but the country's drug safety agency is eager for it to only be used as a second-line treatment.
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Chinese carmakers hold technological edge over European competitors, EU trade commissioner says
Est. 3min"While European industry has technological excellence in many aspects, Chinese car manufacturers enjoy technological advantages on batteries, software, infotainment systems and development time," EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
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French fighter jets may arrive in Ukraine in early 2025
Est. 2minThe planes would complement US-made F-16s already received by Ukraine.
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Ocean literacy is good for the sea, good for mental health too
Est. 6minResearchers at the University of Plymouth, UK, have found that ‘beach cleans’ aren’t just good for the sea, but can also boost mental health and encourage better behaviour.
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Tech and the new mandate, Europe’s AI opportunities and challenges
Est. 7minThe previous European Parliament mandate introduced a raft of tech regulations to reign in Big Tech, including the much anticipated AI Act. Is Europe now in a position to lead globally?
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Ill health impacts political participation, pushing voters to populist parties, new study shows
Est. 6minNew research suggests a close relationship between the state of our health and our political behaviour. Ill health doesn't only reduce political participation; it also increases the likelihood of voting for a populist radical right party.
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Poland’s prescription dilemma, how to unpack new Prescription and Dispensing Report
Est. 5minThe Polish Ministry of Health has unveiled a prescription and dispensing report summarising twelve months of intensive efforts to evaluate and overhaul the country’s prescription and dispensing systems.
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Orbán: ‘Everyone will agree with me on migration’
Est. 3minThe Hungarian prime minister doubled down on previous criticisms of the EU's migration policy and his threats to bus asylum seekers to Brussels.
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Bulgaria pitches fast domestic authorisation of innovative drugs to attract pharma firms
Est. 4minBulgaria will rely on the speed and efficiency of its domestic authorisation procedures for innovative drug therapies to attract the interest of pharma companies to its small domestic market, the Ministry of Health told Euractiv.
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The Brief – A fateful moment for the EU
Est. 7minThe famous Franco-German engine turns out to be a hybrid that suffers from too many complexities and downsides, conversely the far-right is stepping on the gas.
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EU 27 interior ministers ramp up work on migration deals, return directive
Est. 5minMinisters will discuss ways returns can be made more efficient at an informal, closed-door lunch, with a focus on 'return hubs' for processing irregular migrants outside of the EU, diplomats told Euractiv.
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EU’s €35 billion loan for Ukraine likely deadlocked until US elections
Est. 4minThe prolongation of the sanctions rollover period is a key factor in determining several Western countries’ participation in a $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine.