Politics

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.

10-10-2024

Budget cuts threaten Sámi minority languages

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Immediate action and investment are needed to save the languages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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

10-10-2024

EU talks deportation hubs to stem migration

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The meeting on 10 October comes only a few months after the European Union adopted a sweeping reform of its asylum policies.

09-10-2024

Spain’s Sánchez to ask early implementation of EU pact on migration 

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Sanchez's pleas to Brussels come amid an increasing humanitarian crisis at home.

09-10-2024

Orbán’s unexpected praise for France’s new interior minister raises eyebrows

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“I have a lot of respect for him," Orbán said.

09-10-2024

Showdown in Strasbourg: Von der Leyen v Viktor Orbán

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Viktor Orbán expressed frustration over what he perceived as a "political party clash" as he faced criticism while presenting Hungary's Council priorities.

09-10-2024

‘Scandalous’ election campaign in Bulgaria brought to attention of EU institutions

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Kyuchyuk said Peevski aims to “reload” his power to continue to control the country's democratic institutions. 

09-10-2024

EU aid diverted to benefit European firms, report finds

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The report calls for greater transparency in the Global Gateway's implementation, along with Parliamentary scrutiny.

09-10-2024

Son of Osama bin Laden barred from returning to France after deportation

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Interior 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.

09-10-2024

Meloni looks to bridge gap between EPP and Patriots

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In 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. 

09-10-2024

Commission signals patience wearing thin with Bulgaria on recovery plan

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The 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.

09-10-2024

Fico lashes out at Slovak media, calls for stricter controls

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Slovak 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.

09-10-2024

Czechia aims to be among the EU’s top 10 economies by 2040

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As 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.