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Next week, US President Joe Biden will hand over the office of president of the United States to Donald Trump. In his final address to the nation, he warned that "an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy." Commentators take stock of his four years in office.

In Bulgaria, the conservative Gerb party led by former prime minister Boyko Borisov has agreed on a governing coalition with the socialist BSP, the right-wing populist ITN and the party of the Turkish minority DPS. Gerb MP Rossen Zhelyazkov is to become prime minister. Will this put an end to the protracted political crisis that has led to seven successive elections?

After a controversial election which the opposition claims was rigged, Portugal, the former colonial power, sent its foreign minister rather than its president to the swearing-in ceremony of the new president of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo. Protests against Chapo's election have been ongoing for months and more than 300 people have died in clashes with security forces, according to reports by civil society organisations.

We are living an exciting but also daunting time for diabetes care. While a genuine epidemic of diabetes is spreading across Europe and the world, new tools and treatments are emerging to manage this condition. The fact is however that...

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Risks over the sharing of personal data with non-EU entities were among those identified.

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In a new study which tracks corporate reporting, NGO 'The Good Lobby' says that lobbying data is not being fully disclosed, thus giving a “false image” of companies’ sustainability.

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In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechia being ready to negotiate AI chip export limits with the US, Bulgaria being on the verge of having a cabinet, and so much more. 

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AUR and POT want an extraordinary session this month to start the suspension process.

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If efforts fail, the eighth election in four years could be on the cards.

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Europe faces a pivotal moment to redefine its competitiveness and resilience amid global challenges.

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One minister called it unfortunate but said there is still time for change.

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Over 40% of gross salaries now have to be paid in social contributions.

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