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‘Referendum for or against Europe’: Georgians head to the polls in ‘existential’ parliamentary election
A scenario concerning observers is that both sides are sure of victory on Saturday and could be reluctant to accept defeat.
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Italian police bust illegal migrant reception ring, arrest mayor of Meloni’s party
The network allegedly orchestrated the illegal award of public contracts worth €5 million.
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To deter migration, Sweden calls for a better link between aid and migration policy
The strategy has a budget of €255 million between 2024 and 2028.
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Germany ups defence exports to Israel, bucking European trends
Germany has more than doubled arms exports to Israel.
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Polish government insists new EU migration pact poses national security threat
The government was clear it did not see the possibility of fully implementing the pact in Poland.
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The US will be protectionist regardless who wins the election: EU’s Michel
Charles Michel is coming to the end of his term at the head of the EU's Council, which represents the bloc's member states, and will be replaced by Portugal's Antonio Costa on 1 December.
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Hungary hopes to win support from Romania on post-2027 EU farm policy
Despite their different views, the two ministers advocated for the continuation of dedicated CAP funding.
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EU parliament slams crackdown on dissent in COP29 host Azerbaijan
Ruled with an iron fist by President Ilham Aliyev since 2003, Azerbaijan is accused of stifling dissent by persecuting political opponents, detaining activists and suffocating dependent media.
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Moldova and Georgia: how domestic struggles threaten EU dreams
What is the future of Moldova and Georgia's European dreams?
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Scandal plagues Swedish hospital, 33 women given unnecessary hysterectomies
As many as 33 women in Sweden had their uteruses unnecessarily removed after Uppsala University Hospital wrongly diagnosed them as being at risk of uterine cancer in 2023 and early 2024. An investigation has been launched.
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Slovak healthcare crisis, 2400 doctors threaten to quit on 1 November
Healthcare workers remain dissatisfied with Slovakia's current fiscal consolidation plan, despite the new Health Minister Šaško's €100 million concession. The unions refuse to move, taking a tougher stance in negotiations.
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Access to health: profound divide remains between Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern European countries allocate 50% less to health financing compared to their Western European counterparts.
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France eyes tighter partnership with Morocco on return migration
The Elysée confirmed the issue of migration would be at the very centre of discussions during Emmanuel Macron's State visit in Morocco.
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EU leaders to call for swift presentation of defence funding options
Several options, all somewhat controversial, have been suggested including Eurobonds or the post-pandemic recovery fund.
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Over €900 million pledged for Lebanon as French ceasefire calls fall on deaf ears
Unable to bring the fighting to an end, Macron also focused on condemning attacks by Iranian-backed Hezbollah and the Israeli-led offensive in Lebanon.
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The EU’s transatlantic afterthought
As one senior parliamentary source told Euractiv: “With Trump, it will be quick and painful. With Harris, it will be slow – and painful”.
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Council’s draft Competitiveness Deal sets research and innovation target at 4% of GDP
Member states will "commit to meet a 4% GDP expenditure target in research and innovation by [2030]," the draft reads.
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The Brief – What if the EU would part of BRICS?
It may be hard to imagine that the EU, solidly anchored in the G7, would one day want to join the would-be alternative grouping known as BRICS.
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Italy-Albania deal ‘will work’ regardless of legal challenges, Meloni says
The Italian prime minister said "all European countries supporting us understand" the potential of similar deals in managing migration at EU level.
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MEPs seek solutions on Russia’s shadow oil tankers
591 shadow tankers are in operation, and responsible for transporting up to 70% of Russian oil by sea, an S&D Global study found.
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