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Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:27
Archived pages of the blog include the author, writing under the pseudonym "Caro", recounting a graphic nightclub sexual assault scene
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 15:56
"The Russian Federation wants to control Moldova from the fall and is preparing an unprecedented interference in the September elections," Sandu told a press conference on Wednesday
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 15:54
The European Commission has proposed a new budget that would radically tighten the disbursement of EU funds, making it conditional on the rule of law. The draft for the 2028–34 cycle targets governments that violate democratic standards, particularly Hungary. This time, Brussels would also channel funds directly to civil society. This proposal is likely to lead to new conflicts between Viktor Orbán and the EU.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 15:41
The infrastructure is a “cornerstone” of the Trans-European Transport Network, according to the EU transport chief
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 15:26
The French president also criticised the setting of the talks, expressing regret that the deal was negotiated on a private golf course
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 15:02
The Commission's executive vice-president lamented the bloc's failure to take a strong stance against Israel’s “disproportionate response” in Gaza.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 14:52
Coalition faces tough choices over long-term shortfalls as the government passed its 2026 budget draft on Wednesday
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:41
Fur farms are already in steep decline and EFSA’s findings spell further trouble for the industry.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:32
Ireland's second annual progress report of the High-Level Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction takes a whole-person approach to avoiding reoffending and incarceration.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:01
Despite the quarterly 0.1% expansion, many analysts expect Sunday's agreement to lower euro area growth over the second half of this year
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 07:53
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the EU's migration pact, mixed messages on the US-EU deal, the EU split on a Horizon ban for Israel, the UK and Malta set to recognise Palestine, and nine countries lining up for SAFE.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:00
"The way that migration policy evolves at national and European level is not the result of an experiment that is taking place in a laboratory. Policy follows what the people and the voters want," former Commissioner Margaritis Schinas told Euractiv
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 05:41
Rachida Dati's scandal-hit candidacy comes at a delicate time for Macron, whose brand rests on promises of ethics and a clean break from old politics
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 05:40
Berlin grows uneasy over Berlusconi heir’s push for control of key German media group
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 05:36
UK flatly rejects Slovak PM Robert Fico’s claim of election meddling, responding its campaign only sought to boost youth turnout and backed no party.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 19:10
Brussels' move is unrelated to Kyiv’s controversial reforms of two key anti-corruption bodies last week, according to people familiar with the matter
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 18:18
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recalled his cabinet during the summer holidays on Tuesday to discuss a new proposed peace plan being worked on with other European leaders
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 17:38
Maintaining current levels of fossil fuel use is not an option, even in the relatively short term, unless the EU plans to follow Trump out of the Paris Agreement.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:34
The Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs said the investment signals 'a solid shift in the global quantum race'.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:52
The Hague accused the far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of inciting violence against Palestinians, pushing aggressive settlement expansion, and endorsing ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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