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The fall of Bashar Assad's regime has also put the question of whether and when Syrian refugees can return to their home country on the agenda. Millions of Syrians have fled it since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011. In Europe, right-wing populist parties have adopted a hostile stance towards refugees. Commentators discuss their chances of returning home.

A runoff vote for the presidency that was due to take place in Romania on Sunday was cancelled because the Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of voting which the far-right candidate Călin Georgescu won due to suspected manipulation. According to intelligence reports, there was an "aggressive Russian hybrid attack". The Romanian and European press discuss whether or not this was a wise decision.

A quarter of a century after the negotiations began, the EU and the Mercosur states of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have reached an agreement on a free-trade zone. The deal aims to boost trade by lowering customs duties and facilitating investments. France, Italy and Poland expressed reservations until the very end. Commentators are also at odds over the merits of the project.

As Brussels tightens its grip on economic security, Chinese firms face mounting challenges while holding on to hopes for collaboration.

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Euractiv's Advocacy Lab covers a series of World Bank reports on various topics, including Europe's climate preparedness, economic updates from Europe & Central Asia, decarbonisation of EU transport and Europe's water security.

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In 2024 will be remembered with severe drought in Italy and South America, fatal floods in Nepal, Sudan and Europe, heatwaves in Mexico, Mali and Saudi Arabia that killed thousands, and disastrous cyclones in the US and the Philippines.

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Turkey gave approval for the offensive and now appears to be Syria's most powerful external player, with troops on the ground and access to the rebel leaders.

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In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Warsaw counting on Rome to block the EU-Mercosur deal, Bulgaria's national bank convinced the country will be ready to adopt the euro in January, and so much more. 

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Pro-European politicians see joining the eurozone and Schengen as geopolitical milestones.

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The investigation includes allegations of corruption, money laundering, and fraud.

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Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD/NI) refused to meet with the doctors.

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Assad's fall was “historic" but serious humanitarian and security challenges remain. 

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