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EU sticks to Biden as Putin eyes Trump on Ukraine deal

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 16:29
For now, the EU is only considering working with the Biden administration with regards to a Ukraine peace deal, EU sources told Euractiv as tensions between Russia, Ukraine and the US continue to rise.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – Leaving X makes it worse

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 16:20
The impulse to boycott seems entirely the wrong instinct in the face of a fragmenting media landscape.    
Categories: European Union

Paris vows resolution to Chinese cognac tariffs squabble in early 2025

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:44
There have been “no government subsidies” on Cognac production, contrary to Beijing allegations, Emmanuel Macron said, calling the temporary tariffs “surprising” and “targeted.”
Categories: European Union

Germany rebuffs Polish claims of new EU ‘defence bond’ consensus 

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:35
Germany and Poland have disagreed once more on defence funding after Poland claimed that the largest EU countries back 'defence bonds.'
Categories: European Union

Commission sitting on detailed draft guidelines with prohibited AI deadline looming

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:06
“[The consultation] should have been a lot earlier,” said Daniel Leufer, senior policy advisor at AccessNow.
Categories: European Union

EU should prepare for ‘broad and aggressive’ Trump trade policies, says former top US official

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 14:27
“We're importing autos from the EU. We're not exporting any. We're importing steel from the EU. We're not exporting any... There's a perception that there is something unfair about this trade relationship that should be corrected."
Categories: European Union

Media Partnership – Ironing out a Steel Action Plan for a green transition made in Europe [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:00
As the backbone of many key industrial value chains, including clean technologies from renewables to electric vehicles, steel has been foundational to the European Union, driving prosperity, resilience, and innovation.
Categories: European Union

With Trump back, it’s time for a European defence budget

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:00
But some states will continue to free-ride or invoke budgetary difficulties to under-invest.
Categories: European Union

Europe’s astonishing animal testing statistics prompt renewed calls for an alternative way forward [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:32
More than nine million experiments were conducted on animals across the EU in one year, and a remarkable 18.9 million animals were used for scientific purposes in the EU. Is it time to mandate an alternative?
Categories: European Union

China urges ‘calm’ after Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weapons

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:17
French President Emmanuel Macron said he had asked his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping during a meeting at the G20 to "use all his influence" with Putin to try to achieve a de-escalation.
Categories: European Union

Safeguarding consumers in the digital age – Challenges and opportunities [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:00
On 12 November, Euractiv hosted a discussion on consumer protection in the digital world. Panellists explored how digital advancements can enhance online safety, the enforcement of existing legislation, and addressing gaps to build a more secure digital environment.
Categories: European Union

Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock as IAEA resolution looms

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 08:46
Western diplomats dismissed Iran's overture made during IAEA chief Rafael Grossi's trip to Tehran last week.
Categories: European Union

End to Israel-Hezbollah war ‘within our grasp’, US envoy says

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 08:24
White House envoy Amos Hochstein's mission marks a last-ditch attempt by the outgoing US administration to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Categories: European Union

Putin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:46
Five current and former Russian officials said the Kremlin could broadly agree to freeze the conflict along the front lines.
Categories: European Union

High-profile corruption case allocated to Croatian instead of EU prosecutors

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:19
The EPPO said that a criminal group was trying to win contracts for projects, including EU-funded ones, but Croatian State Attorney said the scheme didn't involve EU funds.
Categories: European Union

Former Italian PMs Prodi, Monti want veto on Fitto, Ribera to be lifted

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:18
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the leader of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian party sanctioned for hate speech, Finland and Sweden planning a joint investigation of a possible submarine cable sabotage, and so much more. 
Categories: European Union

Romanian electoral campaigns largely neglect key policy issues

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:13
Candidates have also avoided taking part in television debates.
Categories: European Union

Leader of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian party sanctioned for hate speech against Jews

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:10
Kostadinov engaged in "harassment" on the grounds of religion, ethnicity, and origin.
Categories: European Union

Future Czech commissioner must not lose sight of development aid, says NGO expert

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:10
Poverty reduction and sustainable development while considering EU's interests in critical raw materials must be priority.
Categories: European Union

Portuguese president voices support for Ukraine’s EU and NATO path

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:06
The message ends with the Ukrainian greeting ‘slava Ukraini'.
Categories: European Union

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