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Make sure you know where the money goes, EU auditors warn about draft defence programme

Thu, 2024-10-03 17:00
The number one issue raised by the Court of Auditors (ECA) is the “risk” that the proposed budget of €1,5 billion for two years “may not be commensurate with the proposal's objectives,” Micheal Bain, key auditor behind this opinion, told Euractiv.
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Iran may be involved in Nordic Israeli embassies attacks, Swedish Security services say

Thu, 2024-10-03 16:56
The choice of targets and the modus operandi suggest Iran may be behind the recent attacks on the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, although police will not officially say if the two attacks are linked.
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EU should keep options open until after October elections, Georgian president says

Thu, 2024-10-03 16:25
In an exclusive interview with Euractiv, President Salome Zourabishvili said she hoped to see "European partners ready to take us back" towards accession following Georgia's October elections
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The Brief – Germany’s wrong holiday

Thu, 2024-10-03 16:20
As Germany celebrates Unity Day, the mood in the country is at one of its lowest points in modern history, with fears concerning losing peace, prosperity, and social cohesion.
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France, Germany build up pressure for UK-EU migration deal at G7 meeting

Thu, 2024-10-03 16:08
If the UK’s new Premier Keir Starmer really wants a ‘reset’ in his country’s relationship with the EU, he better be ready to put immigration at the top of the priority list – and France and Germany will make sure this happens.
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Knives in: MEPs keep fragile truce ahead of hearings

Thu, 2024-10-03 15:48
In a more delicate political landscape than 2019, MEPs are wary that political point-scoring during the upcoming commissioner hearings could come back to bite.
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European authorities press on with digital wallets for social media age verification

Thu, 2024-10-03 15:29
The wallets are not mandatory but could become a gold standard for age verification.
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Fishing suspension in Bay of Biscay sparks criticism by the European fishermen

Thu, 2024-10-03 15:18
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 14:27
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:48
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:37
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:36
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:12
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:07
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 13:05
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 12:28
"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]

Thu, 2024-10-03 12:00
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

Thu, 2024-10-03 11:24
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]

Thu, 2024-10-03 10:00
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]

Thu, 2024-10-03 10:00
The materials of beverage cartons are able to be separated and recycled at scale when collected properly
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