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Local elections will be held in Copenhagen on 18 November. The Independent Green Party, which was founded in 2020, has made waves with campaign posters that read: "Free Copenhagen from Zionism" and "Dissolve the State of Israel". For the Danish press this goes too far.

In the tariff dispute between the US and China both sides are now saying they are close to reaching a deal, and Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet in South Korea on 30 October. On Monday, however, Trump concluded rare earths deal with Japan which in view of China's recent export restrictions can be seen as a pact against Beijing.

REPORT on addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Chloé Ridel

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Europe must embrace Renewable Circularity to regain industrial leadership reviving its chemical sector and driving growth through strong market incentives, sustainable biomass access, and strategic biorefineries that anchor innovation, decarbonization, and competitiveness at the core of Europe’s future industrial policy.

A NATO official said the body had been informed by the Trump administration advance and also played down its significance

The Paris-based agency is aiming to close out a three-year, €22 billion budget at its next pledging summit in Bremen

On Tuesday 4 November, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos will present the 2025 enlargement package to the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The debate will focus on the progress made by candidate and potential candidate countries on their respective EU accession paths.
Following the Commission's assessment of the EU-related reforms in the enlargement countries, AFET rapporteurs will draft resolutions, outlining Parliament's conclusions and recommendations for each country.
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To mark the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Security and Defence, the Committee on Development, and the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a joint meeting on 4 November to reflect on eight decades of multilateralism and to discuss the challenges and hopes for the future. Speakers will include representatives from the United Nations and the European Union, as well as a young political leader.
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