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Elon Musk wades into Italian political drama over Albanian migrant deal
“Why doesn’t Musk mind his own business?”
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Moldova protests to Russian, Georgian envoys over election meddling
The Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Russia, but also the chargé d'affaires of Georgia, for comments by country's prime minister it said called into question the integrity of Moldova's polls.
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Securing Europe’s Food Future: A Call to Action [Promoted content]
Primary Food Processors are essential to Europe’s food security. But we face significant challenges in today’s changing landscape. We urgently call on policymakers to implement strategies that improve sustainability and efficiency of our sector, ensuring Europe’s resilient future food supply.
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EPP will ‘need some time’ before making Séjourné decision
While the hearing was not a failure, the EPP was not happy they got all of the information they needed.
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Trump says he will nominate anti-‘woke’ showman for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth, a 44-year old NATO-skeptic, is perhaps Trump's most surprising pick as he fills out his cabinet ahead of the 20 January inauguration
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Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive
Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an entity Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.
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Europe’s moment of truth at COP29
As global leaders convene this week at COP29 in Baku, we must set our minds on a transformative agenda that promises global stability, cooperation and compassion.
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Portugal’s €11 million plan for wildfire-hit natural park to spend just €25,000 for reforestation
The budget for Portugal's largest protected area sparked criticisms as funds focus on interpretative centres over ecological restoration.
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What Germany’s change in government likely means for energy and climate
The post-election ride might be no less bumpy than the notoriously turmoiled former "traffic light coalition".
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Engie forecasts 84% reduction in EU emissions by 2040
The French energy giant cautioned against the EU setting a firm 2040 emissions reduction target, however.
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A path to Ukraine’s energy security: Energy parks in NATO countries
With the ongoing Russian military air attacks on energy infrastructure, it is important to find alternative solutions to make sure Ukrainian consumers have a stable supply of electricity.
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Commissioner hearings end without conclusions as the real negotiations begin
What is happening behind closed doors, and what can we expect from the hearings’ conclusions in the coming days?
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Blinken in Brussels as Trump win raises alarm over Ukraine
After landing in Brussels late Tuesday, the secretary of state's one-day visit will see him meet NATO chief Mark Rutte, European Union diplomacy boss Josep Borrell, his successor Kaja Kallas and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.
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Commission must prioritise digital infrastructure investment, says telecoms federation [Advocacy Lab Content]
Regulatory harmonisation across the European Union, creating a single digital market and a more predictable policy to attract more investment, should rank high in the new Commission’s to-do list.
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EU health systems struggling to address diabetes crisis, reveals new analysis [Advocacy Lab Content]
As diabetes cases surge across Europe, healthcare systems are grappling with an escalation, leaving millions without sufficient access to early diagnosis, preventive care, and innovative treatments.
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Virkkunen advocates for investment, cutting red tape in EU telecoms
The Digital Networks Act is an opportunity to “reduce bureaucracy and make Europe an attractive place for investment,” said Virkkunen.
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Spain’s Ribera accosted by right-wing MEPs as she stays light on policy detail
“You should not be in the European Commission, you should be in court,” said another far-right Spanish MEP Jorge Buxade Villalba (Vox/PfE).
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Belgium a pharma leader, investing €15.5 million per day in pharmaceutical R&D
Belgium has solidified its position as a European leader in pharmaceutical research and development with a daily investment of €15.5 million, according to the latest figures from pharma.be.
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Séjourné urges Europe to ‘master its destiny,’ vows to boost all sectors
“It's not about where a company comes from,” the French centrist told MEPs. “It's about whether it contributes to European wealth."
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Technology neutrality is a ‘do or die’ moment for Europe
The Swedish energy system clearly shows there is no opposition between nuclear and renewable energy.
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