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The Mediterranean country joins EU capitals demanding a more ambitious budget

Some aspects of the Defence City plan call to mind the EU's own simplification initiatives to support the continent's defence manufacturers

Spain is home to the largest number of Venezuelans outside Latin America and the US

Brussels also suggested that Washington’s military intervention "can create an opportunity" for the overthrow of Maduro's regime

The meeting comes as the Commission plans to sign the major trade deal on 12 January

Presiding judge Thierry Donard described the claims of the French first lady's "alleged paedophilia" as "malicious, degrading and insulting"

Commission asks EU countries to help shape a new centre to fight online hybrid attacks and election interference from countries like Russia in a letter seen by Euractiv

The issue is particularly sensitive for Athens given Greece’s unresolved disputes with Turkey

Acute XR CEO argues Europe's uncertain patent licensing system stifles startups developing AI and VR technologies. With SEP reform stalled in a legal dispute, the company urges EU institutions to reach compromise, warning prolonged uncertainty threatens innovation and market access for small businesses.

The ban – targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar – is expected to remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children's diets each year

Next AFET committee meeting will be held on:

• Thursday 15 January, room SPAAK 3C50, Brussels

Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".

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