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The EU's executive is preparing a back-stop in case high risk AI Act standards aren't ready, according to a document seen by Euractiv

Oversupply weighs on milk prices, crisis risk seen as limited

Merz hopes that bringing New Delhi close will reduce its dependence on Moscow for some of its military gear

The EU's sanctions envoy also confirmed that Brussels is aiming to finalise its 20th sanctions package on Moscow by 24 February: the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion

On 15 January, in a joint meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Budgets, Members will discuss with Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of DG ENEST, European Commission about the implementation of the Reform and Growth Facilities for the Western Balkans and for the Republic of Moldova and the Ukraine Facility.
The facilities aim at supporting the six Western Balkan countries, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on their path to EU accession on the basis of ambitious reform agendas. Members will scrutinise the Commission as to how the funds are disbursed and if the conditionality requirements set out in the regulations are met.
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A key issue is the widespread exemption of wine from excise duties

Internal German document points to progress despite lingering technical disagreements

"Until a new technology partner is secured, NOVO Energy can no longer proceed with its operations as previously planned," Volvo Cars said

The vote is posing an unprecedented challenge to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 15-year rule

National and regional partnership plans, European Competitivenes Fund, Parliament rapporteurs

Danish FM Løkke Rasmussen said the meeting was requested to allow face-to-face discussion of the issues surrounding US threats to Greenland

“We have no doubt about the importance of showing that we are here to ensure the enforcement of the law,” said EU's Competition Chief, facing down US attacks on DMA

Possible new measures could include designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains Europe’s leading cause of death. As the EU advances its Safe Hearts Plan to strengthen prevention, early detection, and care, it is essential that the needs of all at-risk populations are appropriately recognised and addressed. This includes people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), affecting an estimated 2.2 million people in the EU, whose distinct and lifelong cardiovascular risk has historically received less policy attention.

The news marks a major shift in Russia's economic relationship with Europe

The Munich-based firm expects climate change to drive a surge in storm damages

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