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EU Commission defends animal welfare efforts

Euractiv.com - Fri, 11/16/2018 - 07:15
European actions have had a clear positive impact on animal welfare, according to the European Commission, as part of its reaction to a European Court of Auditors (ECA) report, which questioned the implementation of the second EU Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals.
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Urban mining: In search of Europe’s valuable waste

Euractiv.com - Fri, 11/16/2018 - 07:07
Each year Europe wastes millions of tonnes of valuable metals by landfilling or exporting them. How can policy measures increase the recovery of these materials?
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The EU-Japan trade deal – a no-brainer! [Promoted content]

Euractiv.com - Fri, 11/16/2018 - 07:00
The new EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement will give an economic boost and help European firms access markets that are technology-rich and can pay for innovation. It is an agreement that can help overcome pessimism about trade and global cooperation, and show that countries can work constructively together, writes Fredrik Erixon.
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‘The other COP’: EU must be a champion for nature at UN biodiversity convention

Euractiv.com - Fri, 11/16/2018 - 06:11
With biodiversity in drastic decline, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh is a crucial moment. As the international community negotiates a new global biodiversity framework, the EU must become a leader for nature conservation, both globally and at home, argues Ester Asin.
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Declaration by High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on EU-Tanzania relations

European Council - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 19:06
The EU issued a declaration expressing its concern about recent political developments in Tanzania.
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Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the 7th EU-South Africa summit

European Council - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 19:06
At the press conference following the 7th EU-South Africa summit held in Brussels, President Tusk highlighted multilateralism, the rules based world order, trade and migration as common challenges. He said he had updated President Ramaphosa on Brexit negotiations.
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Joint statement of the 7th EU-South Africa summit

European Council - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 19:06
President Donald Tusk, President Jean-Claude Juncker and President Cyril Ramaphosa, met in Brussels for the 7th Summit EU-South Africa, and issued a joint statement.
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Remarks by President Donald Tusk after his meeting with Brexit EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier

European Council - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 19:06
President Donald Tusk met Michel Barnier and received a copy of the Draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union
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Here they are: the 40 most influential Twitter accounts of 2018!

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 19:00
EURACTIV and ZN Consulting have once again come together to create the list of the most influential people in the Brussels bubble TwitterSphere. The ranking was unveiled during an event in which the #EUinfluencers discussed the influence of social media on the upcoming European Parliament elections.
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No-confidence calls against May put Brexit deal in doubt

Euobserver.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 17:54
British PM Theresa May battles for survival as she faces calls for her resignation and the rebellion of several ministers who resigned over the draft Brexit deal - which the EU is preparing to sign later this month.
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[Analysis] Key points of the Brexit deal (if it ever comes into effect)

Euobserver.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 17:27
The main points of the Brexit withdrawal deal between London and Brussels dissected. Although the EU is preparing to sign the agreement, the UK government has been rocked by resignations since its publication less than 24 hours ago.
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The Brief, powered by EUSALT – Beware the Ides of March

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 16:53
Pessimists in the EU say the Brexit saga couldn't get any messier. Optimists say: yes, it can.
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EU prepares Brexit war plan for weeks ahead as uncertainty grows

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 16:48
After 17 months of negotiations, with less than 140 days before the UK is officially set to exit the EU, Brussels and London reached an agreement late Wednesday (14 November) on the terms of their divorce. However, the work is far from complete. Below is an overview of the next steps leading to the UK's withdrawal.
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Spain to nix nuclear and coal power by 2030

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 16:47
Spain will close the last of its nuclear reactors and coal power plants before 2030, according to State Secretary for Energy José Dominguez, who made the announcement shortly after Madrid pledged to work towards a completely renewable electricity system.
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[Ticker] UK's May defends Brexit deal to MPs, after ministers resign

Euobserver.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 16:02
Under-fire British prime minister Theresa May spent three hours on Thursday defending her government's withdrawal deal with the EU to the House of Commons, despite the resignation of two cabinet ministers. May admitted she shared some MPs "concerns" at the backstop, but refused to consider a second referendum. The opposition Labour party, as well as many of her own Conservative MPs, said they would not vote for the deal.
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MEPs call for stricter control on arms exports

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:57
EU lawmakers stressed on Wednesday (14 November) the need for tougher checks on EU arms exports and demanded a sanction mechanism to be put in place on those countries that systematically fail to comply with common criteria.
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German coal commission pressed to deliver as country fails to cut emissions

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:18
A new government report detailing Germany’s failure to cut emissions increases pressure on the country’s coal commission to agree on a speedy phase-out plan. Its members enter a critical stage this week as they focus on tangible proposals. EURACTIV’s media partner Clean Energy Wire reports.
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European court says Navalny was a political prisoner

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:11
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday (15 November) that Russia’s repeated arrests and detention of opposition leader Alexei Navalny were politically-motivated and breached his human rights, a decision certain to displease the Kremlin.
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[Ticker] Brexit MP calls for 'no confidence' vote on May

Euobserver.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 14:52
Conservative pro-Brexit MP Jacob Rees-Mogg on Thursday wrote to the UK prime minister calling on her to resign, in the wake of the publication of the withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU, and the subsequent resignations of two cabinet ministers. In his call for a no-confidence vote, Rees-Mogg wrote "it would be in the interest of the party and the country if [you] were to stand aside."
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In rare coordinated move, Western envoys seek meeting on Xinjiang concerns

Euractiv.com - Thu, 11/15/2018 - 14:45
A group of 15 Western ambassadors in Beijing, spearheaded by Canada, are seeking a meeting with the top official in China’s restive, heavily Muslim Xinjiang region for an explanation of alleged rights abuses against ethnic Uighurs.
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