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Kyiv pushes ahead controversial €600m purchase of Russian ‘junk’ nuclear reactors

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:24

Ukraine's parliament has given the go-ahead for the purchase of two old Russian nuclear reactors.

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Categories: European Union

Meloni only EU leader invited to Trump’s inauguration

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:14

Euractiv understands it is “not yet decided” whether Meloni will be present in Washington on Monday.  

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German politicians ‘afraid’ to come clean on economic decline

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:05

Companies “don’t find it attractive to invest in Germany," says Ifo President Clemens Fuest.

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German centre-right party wants agriculture ministry back

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 14:28

But its bid could open up an internal rift with its CSU ally.

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Categories: European Union

Crisis mode failure, Swedish healthcare not prepared for attack or mass casualty event

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 14:20

A recent survey found only three of 21 Swedish healthcare regions could cope with a mass casualty event, war, or large terror attack.

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Civil society rallies for human rights as AI Act prohibitions deadline looms

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 14:02

They want to address grave loopholes in the final AI Act text.

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Parliament backs Bruno Gencarelli as new privacy watchdog

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 13:31

The European Data Protection Supervisor is responsible for scrutinising how the EU handles personal data, at a time when the European Commission is re-thinking its reliance on Microsoft.

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EU climate chief vows to simplify CO2 import duty

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 12:36

But business lobby groups have slammed the tariff or being overly bureaucratic.

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Time to follow the science: How Europe can unlock a new era of diabetes care [Promoted content]

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 12:00

We are living an exciting but also daunting time for diabetes care. While a genuine epidemic of diabetes is spreading across Europe and the world, new tools and treatments are emerging to manage this condition. The fact is however that...

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Romania flags ‘national security risk’ in sale of energy company to Hungary

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:54

Risks over the sharing of personal data with non-EU entities were among those identified.

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Debate over including lobbying in ESG reporting heats up

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:25

In a new study which tracks corporate reporting, NGO 'The Good Lobby' says that lobbying data is not being fully disclosed, thus giving a “false image” of companies’ sustainability.

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Italian opposition calls school reform ‘tool of mass control’

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:18

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechia being ready to negotiate AI chip export limits with the US, Bulgaria being on the verge of having a cabinet, and so much more. 

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Far-right push to suspend Romanian president dubbed ‘destabilisation’

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:13

AUR and POT want an extraordinary session this month to start the suspension process.

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Bulgaria on the cusp of getting a government

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:06

If efforts fail, the eighth election in four years could be on the cards.

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An innovation ecosystem called Europe [Promoted content]

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:00

Europe faces a pivotal moment to redefine its competitiveness and resilience amid global challenges.

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Czechia ready to talk AI chip export limits with US

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:59

One minister called it unfortunate but said there is still time for change.

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German Greens slammed over social security reform proposal

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:56

Over 40% of gross salaries now have to be paid in social contributions.

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Spain insists on Israel’s ‘complete withdrawal’ from Lebanon

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:54

Funds for the military and troop training are also on the table.

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Italian opposition calls school reform ‘tool of mass control’

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:49

Valditara said the plan aims to curb widespread functional illiteracy in Italy.

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Can the EU ban social media platforms and how does it work?

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:05

The EU cannot ban platforms outright under the DSA rules, the last resort being temporary suspension.

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