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Fishing suspension in Bay of Biscay sparks criticism by the European fishermen
The European Commission proposed a one month suspension of fishing in the area to avoid accidental catches of cetaceans, but fishermen worry of the socio-economic consequences.
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Basque separatist party joins Spanish government to reform security law for citizens
Among the most controversial parts to be reformed are the use of rubber bullets by riot police, the elimination of sanctions for “lack of respect for authority”, and a reduction in infractions for disobedience.
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New right-wing alliance bars environment MEPs from grilling fisheries, agriculture commissioners
Some MEPs have accused the EPP of throwing them, and EU values under the bus.
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NATO’s Rutte arrives in Kyiv on first trip after taking post
Ukraine's 'victory plan' and Iranian missiles were also on the agenda of the talks.
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Rising prices and the cost of living are the top drivers of European voters’ choices
Although economic issues were the primary influence on voting behaviour in the European elections in June, positive views towards the EU and the European Parliament continue to rise.
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Suspected Marburg virus cases in Germany ruled out after negative tests
With no known cure or vaccine, there were fears of a possible new pandemic.
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Migration concerns drove Germans to vote in EU election ballots
44% of surveyed voters stated that migration and asylum were the main influences for their voting decision
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Hungary’s ‘Defence of Sovereignty’ law challenged in EU’s top court
The European Commission is taking Hungary to the European Union's top court over its "Defence of Sovereignty" law, which allows a state body to investigate foreign-funded organisations.
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Top AI companies suffer from poor AI risk management, says French non-profit
"A lot of work remains to adequately manage AI risks," SaferAI’s website said.
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Showcasing the Excellence of SHEFEXIL Products from India: A true global benchmark for Quality and Competitiveness [Promoted content]
India, in addition to being a land of diverse cultures and rich heritage, is also home to many superior-quality agri-based products and botanicals.
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Commission ponders what makes a ‘significant’ cybersecurity incident under NIS2
The latest draft of the implementing act seen by Euractiv defines a "significant" incident as one that harms health or causes financial losses over €500,000 or 5% of turnover.
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Shaping the future of EU media, key highlights from Stars4Media Day [Advocacy Lab Content]
After the 'Stars4Media Day - Shaping the Future of Media', Christophe Leclercq, the Founder of Euractiv and Chairman of Europe MédiaLab, shares his insights on the event and its key highlights. He also discusses the work of Europe MédiaLab and introduces its new project, 'Maison du Médialab'
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Beverage cartons can be and are being recycled [Promoted content]
The materials of beverage cartons are able to be separated and recycled at scale when collected properly
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EU defence agency to advise European Investment Bank on investment priorities
This collaboration aims to “boost financing for Europe’s security and defence capabilities”.
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Flights delayed or cancelled as Middle East conflict disrupts aviation
Rising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with many flights across the entire region diverted or disrupted with little sign of broader normalisation.
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Italian coastal town grapples with ‘out of control’ number of dengue cases
Italian scientists are sounding an alarm over a surge in cases of dengue fever cases in the country's central Marche region, as high temperatures have encouraged the spread of the virus.
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Israel strikes heart of Beirut as G7, China call for diplomacy
As Israel bombed central Beirut early on Thursday, G7 leaders voiced "strong concern" over the Middle East crisis while China called on the United Nations Security Council to take "urgent actions" to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
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Far right Patriots for Europe group joined by Polish members
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about French Prime Minister Michel Barnier promising €60 billion in budget savings for 2025, two Polish MEPs joining the Patriots for Europe, and so much more.
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Romania, Greece, Bulgaria request measures to address higher energy prices
Romania, Greece and Bulgaria have requested several measures to address the consistently higher energy market prices in Eastern Europe compared to Western Europe in recent months.
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Portugal’s high debt, budget surplus is an ‘exception’ in EU – Commission advisory body
The European Fiscal Board (EFB), the European Commission's independent advisory body, considers in its annual report that Portugal is an ‘exception’ in the European Union (EU) for having high debt and achieving a structural surplus.
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