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Iran ran special cyber op in Sweden last year, local authorities confirm
Iran's security service carried out a special cyber operation against targets in Sweden last year, the country's prosecutor and security services revealed on Tuesday (24 September).
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LIVE NOW! Media Partnership – Smart siting: Unlocking Europe’s Solar and Wind Potential
On 24 September, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will unveil their new study showing the availability of community and biodiversity friendly land in Europe for achieving renewable energy targets.
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Paris hints at Migration Pact review and Schengen overhaul
France says it is willing to reopen EU negotiations on the Migration Pact and test the limits of the Schengen agreements, new Home Affairs minister Bruno Retailleau announced, following in the footsteps of other member states.
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Ministers criticise Hungarian EU Presidency for downplaying Ukraine
EU ministers criticised the downgrading of Ukraine in Hungary’s agenda of its presidency of the bloc, in a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday (24th September).
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Commission approves the acquisition of European telecom company by UAE firm
The European Commission approved the acquisition of Amsterdam-based PPF Telecom by United Arab Emirates firm e&, subject to conditions.
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Draghi report: a wake-up call for the EU electronics manufacturing industry [Promoted content]
Despite the European Chips Act, the European electronics sector still faces a sharp decline, potentially undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.
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LIVE NOW! Navigating the ESG legislation – What implications for carbon removal projects in Europe?
Climate change is increasingly causing environmental damage and disturbing biodiversity across Europe.
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Spanish premier seeks international leadership role against ‘fake news’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to make the fight against disinformation a priority with a plan for "democratic renewal", though the country's conservative opposition has blasted it as an attempt to censor critical media.
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Scholz shuts door to UniCredit after ‘unfriendly attack’ on Commerzbank
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slammed as "an unfriendly attack" UniCredit's move to become the biggest investor in rival Commerzbank with a potential 21% stake, marking growing hostility towards the Italian bank.
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Europeans make diplomatic push amid deteriorating relations with Iran
As relations between the EU and Tehran hit a historic low, European officials met with their Iranian counterparts this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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Satellite images show Russia’s Sarmat ballistic missile suffered major test failure
Russia appears to have suffered a "catastrophic failure" in a test of its Sarmat missile, a key weapon in the modernisation of its nuclear arsenal, according to arms experts who have analysed satellite images of the launch site.
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Liberal FDP mulls leaving German government after crushing election defeat
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Bulgarian commissioner-designate asked to come clean about her past, Meloni's Atlantic Council award sparking debate, and so much more.
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Bulgarian commissioner-designate asked to come clean about her past
Ekaterina Zaharieva, the Bulgarian pick for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, did not answer Euractiv's questions about her past despite reports that she played a controversial role at various times in her capacity as a cabinet minister.
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EU Commission ready to activate Solidarity Fund for flood-stricken countries
The European Commission is ready to activate the EU Solidarity Fund for the regions affected by the recent floods, the Commission's press service told Euractiv Poland.
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Tackling gaps in psoriasis care: An imperative for the EU [Promoted content]
Access to adequate care for psoriasis is inconsistent across Europe and the condition remains misunderstood and undertreated. Only through political will and a shared commitment can we close gaps in psoriasis care.
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Portugal’s public debt for 2023 lower than estimated
Portugal’s public debt as a percentage of GDP is estimated to have fallen to 97.9%, a revision from the 99.1% calculated in April, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Monday.
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Spanish government warns of serious consequences should PP topple 2025 budget
If the centre-right Partido Popular rejects the draft 2025 budget, the country could lose €12 billion for regions and local councils, Digital Transformation and Civil Service Minister Óscar López warned on Monday.
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Meloni’s Atlantic Council award sparks debate over possible shift to Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was presented with the Global Citizen Award by billionaire Trump supporter Elon Musk at her request on Monday, a decision widely interpreted by Italian media as a possible step towards rekindling ties with the Republican candidate.
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EU, G7 discuss supporting Ukraine’s energy, military needs before winter
Ukraine’s Western partners need to step up in providing air defences for Kyiv’s war effort, as Russia is likely to try to knock out the country’s energy infrastructure before winter, EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday (23 September)....
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Liberal FDP mulls leaving German government after crushing election defeat
Germany’s liberal FDP party is ready to quit the coalition government if it fails to agree to significant policy improvements, FDP leader and Finance Minister Christian Lindner suggested on Monday after a string of disastrous regional elections for his party.
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