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Ukrainian Independence Day: Ban Russian fossil fuels now

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:55
As Ukrainians confront terror with sorrow and grim determination, we call on the world to take decisive action: Ban Russian fossil fuels now.
Categories: European Union

Accepting Democratic nomination, Harris makes pitch for continuity and contrast with Trump

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 08:07
US Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to differentiate herself from Republican contender and former president Donald Trump by pitching continuity on Washington’s foreign policy as she accepted on Friday (23 August) her Democratic party’s nomination to run for the White...
Categories: European Union

Czech lawmakers call for probe into Orthodox churches, citing links to Kremlin

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:39
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Bulgarian pro-Russian party set to join a BRICS forum this month, India pledging it will help end Russia's war in Ukraine, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

Elon Musk’s Brat Summer

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:30
Charli XCX’s new album has made waves worldwide with its ravey beats and bold lyrics. And who better than Elon Musk to embody the fearless “brat” attitude?
Categories: European Union

EU countries move against Schengen, tighten borders

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:21
Europe’s free-travel zone, otherwise known as the Schengen Area, is increasingly being punctured by border controls as many EU countries opt to tighten their internal borders.
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Bulgarian pro-Russian party joins BRICS forum in Moscow

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:11
The pro-Russian radical party and third largest group in the Bulgarian parliament, Revival, will send a delegation to a BRICS forum in Moscow later this month - a surprising move as Bulgaria has no formal relations with the BRICS and Revival has only a marginal say at local government level.
Categories: European Union

In Warsaw, India’s Modi pledges to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:09
India pledges to work for a peaceful and just end to Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his visit to Warsaw on Thursday, stressing that no problem can be solved on the battlefield.
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Italian government issues ultimatum to car giant over unfulfilled commitments

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:04
Italy's Enterprise and Made in Italy Minister, Adolfo Urso, has threatened to withhold recovery fund money from car giant Stellantis unless it provides answers over delayed projects and investments, as tensions between the company and the ruling government continue to escalate.
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EU Commission ready to send more resources to fight Madeira fires

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:03
The European Commission is ready to mobilise additional resources to help fight the fires on the island of Madeira, despite the difficult conditions, the European Commission said in a statement on Thursday.
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Czech lawmakers call for probe into Orthodox churches, citing links to Kremlin

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:53
The Czech Senate Committee on Security has called on the government to investigate the possible misuse of Orthodox churches in the Czech Republic for Russian influence operations and recommends deregistration if any legal violations are found.
Categories: European Union

Berlin to bail out shipyard key to offshore wind ambitions

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:48
Talks to award credit lines and buy shares of ailing ship maker Meyer, who also produce key offshore equipment, amounting to €2.8 billion had progressed far, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on visit to the firm
Categories: European Union

Ukraine’s envoy expects new EU team to expand assistance, engagement

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:19
With the European Union's new leadership soon in place, Ukraine is looking to the bloc's new team for more assistance and a swifter accession, Kyiv's envoy to Brussels, Vsevolod Chentsov, told Euractiv.
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Italy’s foreign minister says country needs more African students

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:11
Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday (22 August) that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that may exacerbate a coalition squabble over immigration and citizenship rights.
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Commission ‘very confident’ on China tariff case as experts warn it may have breached WTO rules

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:10
The European Commission defended the legality of its trade tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday (22 August) as several legal experts said it might have flouted World Trade Organisation rules in its anti-dumping investigation.
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What are the controversies around novel foods

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:00
The term “novel foods” is becoming more popular by the day. But to make it to the European supermarkets it needs to be assessed by the EU food safety authority and then get the greenlight from the European Commission.
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NATO air base in Germany raises security level due to ‘potential threat’

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 05:52
The NATO air base in the German town of Geilenkirchen has raised its security level "based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat," it said late on Thursday (22 August).
Categories: European Union

Belgian coalition talks in turmoil as chief negotiator quits

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 05:41
Talks on forming a Belgian coalition government were thrown into turmoil Thursday as the chief negotiator handed his resignation to King Philippe, threatening further political limbo for the country two months after elections.
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Spanish government under threat as row with Catalan separatists over tax autonomy intensifies

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:00
The Spanish government could face instability after the Catalonian pro-independence ERC party warned that it could block the national budget for 2025 if Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez fails to clarify provisions for a Catalan tax agency in a recently signed pact.
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Nuclear-friendly Czech nominee targets Energy Commissioner role

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 18:45
Outgoing Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela has the right CV be the EU’s next Energy Commissioner, but he also has a few important political cards up his sleeve.
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Romania to propose MEP Victor Negrescu as European Commissioner

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 17:19
The Romanian government has nominated Socialist MEP Victor Negrescu, currently vice-president of the European Parliament, for the post of European Commissioner, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Thursday.
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