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Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:01
The Czech army currently numbers around 23,600 soldiers, and last year's recruitment drive resulted in a net gain of only 176 soldiers - far from the targets set in new defence plans.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:01
The CALB automotive lithium battery plant project, involving an investment of around €2 billion and the creation of 1,800 direct jobs, is expected to be operational in 2028.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:00
The Clean Industrial Deal must address the real needs of a transforming economy. The upcoming Competitiveness & Security Business Summit will provide a platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities for European business, considering the Commission’s proposed approach to competitiveness.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:00
And Meta is in the crosshairs of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:59
The case centres on the interpretation of the "safe third country" principle.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:51
This is the first time Polish aviation has taken part in the Baltic Air Policing Operation, which since 2004 has seen allied air forces rotate between bases in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to patrol their airspace.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:30
The EU wants to step in and fill in the void but it's missing the cash for it.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:01
“The focus must remain on real environmental protection, not profit-making.” S&D's César Luena told Euractiv.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
The debate over meat’s environmental impact only hit the mainstream in 2021 when Spain’s socialist PM Pedro Sánchez publicly contradicted his consumer minister.
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
Tobacco companies increasingly turn to nicotine delivery products as cigarettes face pressure
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
Key obstacles to closer ties, however, are likely to be differing views on trade and New Delhi’s close ties with Moscow.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 22:45
Signalling steady progress towards European Health Data Space integration, Ireland is creating new legislation and advancing private sector engagement to unblock bottlenecks.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:22
Reforming the debt brake is overdue, but circumventing it in a last-ditch effort won't do any good.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:03
Lawyers warn that control over who administers Botox, especially those without medical education, is weak, and Botox imports are often untraceable.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 17:49
Discussions should indicate how to realise a “step-change” in competitiveness and help draft a steel and metals action plan this spring.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 17:19
Xylella fastidiosa is one of the most threatening plant pathogens in the world.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 16:40
Across Europe, voters who are disaffected by policy are more likely to be sceptics of humans causing climate changes, and half of them favour adaption over action.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:16
EPP MEPs have been instructed to support the Commission's Work Programme because it will satisfy their demand to cut red tape for businesses.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:13
After Sunday’s election and the new parliamentary balance, The Left may find itself in an unexpected position of responsibility.
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:10
Despite the Commission’s decision to leave tobacco tax reform out of its 2025 agenda, the Presidency wants to speed things up.
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