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How stars aligned for Syria’s rebels to oust Assad

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:35

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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Categories: European Union

Warsaw counts on Rome to block Mercosur deal

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:25

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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Categories: European Union

Bulgaria to be euro-ready by January, says country’s national bank

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:25

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

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Categories: European Union

Romanian authorities carry out searches linked to pro-Russian presidential hopeful

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:24

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

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Categories: European Union

Slovak government faces backlash over ‘forced labour’ proposal amid doctors’ strike

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:22

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

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Categories: European Union

Czech PM on Assad’s fall: Betting on Russia did not pay off

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:21

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

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Categories: European Union

Spanish farmers sound the alarm over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:19

The agreement is “absolutely outrageous”.

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Categories: European Union

Meloni meets Trump, Musk at Élysée, highlighting her role in bridging EU-US gap

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:18

Meloni has a notable relationship with Musk, a close associate of Trump.

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Categories: European Union

Fears of anti-refugee election campaign in Germany after collapse of Assad regime

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:09

It is “too early to see where things are going,” lawmakers said.

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Categories: European Union

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire ‘to stop the madness’

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:08

President-elect Donald Trump made his comments hours after meeting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris for their first face-to-face talks since the US election.

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Categories: European Union

Time to Rethink Sun Exposure: Balancing Benefits and Risks [Promoted content]

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:00

Moderate ultraviolet (UV) exposure significantly reduces risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and overall mortality, offering health benefits beyond vitamin D production. Balancing sun exposure guidelines while accounting for individual skin types, especially fair-skinned individuals, ensures safer and healthier lifestyle recommendations.

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Categories: European Union

Analysts: What the EU could offer Trump to avoid new tariffs

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 07:00

The EU should prepare for the "worst-case scenario" of new US tariffs, but the priority should be to prevent them, argues a new Bruegel paper.

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Categories: European Union

Georgia pro-EU protesters defiant as thousands rally for 11th day

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:47

The largely peaceful protests have shown no signs of abating, even though turnout was slightly lower compared to previous days.

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Categories: European Union

Warsaw counts on Rome to block Mercosur deal

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:40

“If we had Italy on our side, we would probably have a blocking minority.”

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Categories: European Union

Eurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator, Trenitalia the best

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:36

Eurostar, which links France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands, charges prices that are twice the European average, yet fails to deliver better services.

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Categories: European Union

Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:00

In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro unpack the EU-Mercosur deal and the controversies it has sparked.

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Categories: European Union

We want European carmakers to succeed, but delaying the rules won’t cut it

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:00

Only one of the two roads forward will unlock the decarbonisation and growth that we all want. This road requires the European Commission and Member States to hold strong on the 2025 and 2035 car CO2 framework.

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UK’s Reeves to pitch ‘business-like relationship’ to EU finance ministers

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:00

“I believe that a closer economic relationship between the UK and the EU is not a zero-sum game."

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Europeans welcome Assad’s regime collapse in Syria, but caution of aftermath

Sun, 12/08/2024 - 18:20

The Syrian president's ousting "shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran," the EU's top diplomat said.

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EU eyes more pragmatic enlargement approach

Sun, 12/08/2024 - 10:39
With the Western Balkans, EU officials now increasingly see a realistic chance to actually move things forward.
Categories: European Union

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