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US President Donald Trump welcomed Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to the White House on Thursday to discuss the future of her country, Venezuela. At the end of the meeting, Machado presented the president with the Nobel Peace Prize medal she received last year, citing his commitment to the freedom of the Venezuelan people. Commentators are appalled.

Without modernizing district heating systems, Europe will not achieve its climate goals. PTEC emphasizes the need for technological neutrality, phased transition, continued use of cogeneration units, integration of RES, energy storage, and Power-to-Heat technologies to ensure system security.

European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 19 - 22 January plenary session today at 16.30.

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European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 19 - 22 January plenary session today at 16.30.

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In today's edition: IMO Net Zero Framework, EU-Mercosur, Austrian demands electricity reform

The Fund warns the single currency area is still plagued by “structural headwinds”, while the global economy is vulnerable to a sudden collapse in US stocks

In today's edition: Big AI training data disclosures, DNA's dark fibre, Democracy Shield, Italy targets Activision

Plus Greenland, Commission drones, & Russian air defences

In today's edition: Biotech, tobacco taxation, and the week ahead

Rapporteur René Repasi (S&D, DE) will brief journalists on 20 January at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposal for a new legal framework to support EU innovation and competitiveness.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Rapporteur René Repasi (S&D, DE) will brief journalists on 20 January at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposal for a new legal framework to support EU innovation and competitiveness.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Revealed: Parliament's plan to be more efficient and save taxpayer's money

In today's edition: The week ahead

In Monday's edition: EUCO, Timothy Snyder, Le Pen fact-check, Kos’ cabinet

The President of the European Council, António Costa, issued a statement on Greenland.

President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Greenland.

El 17 de enero de 2026, el presidente António Costa viajó a Asunción (Paraguay) para asistir a la ceremonia de firma de los acuerdos UE-Mercosur, donde pronunció un discurso.