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At BRICS summit in Russia, Turkey seeks to expand strategic reach
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joins the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan Wednesday (23 October) at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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UK and Germany seal ‘milestone’ defence deal on way to bilateral treaty
The German's called it an “expression of the new British orientation towards Europe.”
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Slovak ministry: Czechia’s Babiš’ wrongly registered as communist-era secret police agent
Slovakia’s Institute of National Memory still insists that Babiš's was an StB agent.
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From Fossil Fuels to the Bioeconomy: The Case for Biobased Plastics [Promoted content]
Biobased plastics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing the bioeconomy. However, detaching our economy from fossil fuels won't happen if we don't develop alternative sources of feedstock for plastics. Katarina Molin from Braskem, argues why biobased plastics are critical to Europe’s circular economy and climate neutrality goals, and outline key policy actions needed to accelerate this transition.
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European competitiveness depends on synergy between small and large businesses
European SMEs should embrace digitalisation and platforms to boost the bloc's competitiveness, writes Peter Lochbihler.
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns amid draft-dodging scandal
Andriy Kostin's office has recently been rocked by allegations that dozens of local officials, including prosecutors, allegedly misused their positions to obtain disability status.
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Israel confirms it killed the heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader
The Israeli military said Hashem Safieddine was killed in a strike carried out three weeks ago in Beirut's southern suburbs.
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In this season of global environmental negotiations, the EU must not waver
There has never been a better time for governments and stakeholders to work together and find integrated solutions to the span of environmental crises we face.
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How IT can help Ukraine hold Russia accountable for cultural genocide
Ukrainians understand that holding Russia accountable for genocide hinges on the protection of their culture, writes Vitalii Tytych.
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West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
Clashes over China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims have become a common occurrence at both the United Nations in New York and the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Swedish Finance minister to chair key World Bank, IMF committee
Svantesson assured the Swedish press that she will have plenty of time for her work as Sweden's finance minister.
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Close EU-China ties key to averting new World War, says Beijing’s top EU diplomat
“As long as China and Europe choose dialogue and cooperation… a new Cold War will not emerge, and world peace will be safeguarded,” Zhu Jing said.
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UK warns Russian strikes on Black Sea delay grain supplies to Palestinians, global south
The United Nations said on Monday that Russian attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea ports have damaged six civilian vessels as well as grain infrastructure since 1 September.
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Why legal experts are worried about an EU debate on ‘return hubs’
Join host Giada Santana and politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta as they take a closer look at why the current debate on return hubs is worrying law experts.
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Poland to close Russian consulate in Poznan, citing sabotage attempts
Poland says its role as a hub for the transport of military supplies to Ukraine has made it a target for Russian espionage and acts of sabotage and arson.
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Tech startups urge Commission for pan-European legal status to boost growth
“If we unify the founder and investor systems, we finally will be able to compete with the USA, China, or India,” said Andreas Klinger of Prototype Capital Andreas Klinger.
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Swedish universities want bigger say in pandemic planning
Swedish universities want to contribute more in preparations for the next pandemic. The focal point is a centre at the medical university Karolinska Institutet, KI, which has established a network of expertise across the country.
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Council fails to reach unanimity on CAP document, defend standalone budget
Diplomatic sources told Euractiv that, as happened under the Belgian presidency in June, Romania voted against the proposed text.
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EU court opinion: states can end shelter for temporary residents of Ukraine
EU member states are free to withdraw temporary protection that they voluntarily granted to temporary residents of Ukraine, according to a legal opinion for the European Court of Justice
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Italian progressives urge Commission to start infringement procedure over Italy-Albania deal
The deal "clearly does not seem to adhere to [the Union lawss],” said Italian MEP Cecilia Strada in an interview with Euractiv.
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