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EU plans to step up support for Lebanon in absence of ceasefire
"We have to help this country. We have to use this opportunity of Hezbollah's weakness to strengthen Lebanon's political structures, and we have to bring about a ceasefire in the region," EU's top diplomat said.
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EU4Ocean – Coalition Connect to the ocean and drive change together
EU4Ocean Coalition - Connect to the ocean and drive change together
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One Competitiveness Fund to rule them all – the Commission’s considered R&I overhaul
"It is a mega maxi bazooka program," Director of Research at the CEPS Andrea Renda told Euractiv.
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Questions for Health Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi
Ahead of November's hearings in the European Parliament, Euractiv takes a look at what's in store for the Comissioner-designate for health.
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EU defence agency relocates to larger headquarters near European quarter
The moves brings the agency closer to the European Council buildings and other EU institutions in the Schuman area.
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Showdown in Strasbourg: Von der Leyen v Viktor Orbán
Viktor Orbán expressed frustration over what he perceived as a "political party clash" as he faced criticism while presenting Hungary's Council priorities.
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‘Scandalous’ election campaign in Bulgaria brought to attention of EU institutions
Kyuchyuk said Peevski aims to “reload” his power to continue to control the country's democratic institutions.
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EU aid diverted to benefit European firms, report finds
The report calls for greater transparency in the Global Gateway's implementation, along with Parliamentary scrutiny.
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Son of Osama bin Laden barred from returning to France after deportation
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he had signed an order banning Omar Binladin from France after the judiciary confirmed the legality of a prior deportation order issued on grounds of national security.
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Russia’s GRU seeking to cause ‘mayhem’ in Britain and Europe, UK spy chief says
Security Service (MI5) Director General Ken McCallum also accused Iran of being behind "plot after plot" on British soil.
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Meloni keen to form conservative front with EPP, Patriots
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovakia's Fico calling for tigher controls on the media, Czechia aiming to be one of the EU's top 10 economies by 2040, and so much more.
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Moldovan president’s no-show upsets TV election debate
Incumbent President Maia Sandu said she had no wish to participate alongside "non-valid" candidates, a reference to politicians backed by business interests or criminal groups.
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Commission signals patience wearing thin with Bulgaria on recovery plan
The European Commission is showing signs of losing patience with Bulgaria, which has dragged its feet for more than two years in adopting reforms to continue payments under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan.
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Fico lashes out at Slovak media, cand alls for stricter controls
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD/NI) lashed out at major media outlets at a press conference on Tuesday, accusing them of undermining his government and hinting at new possible measures against them, including creating a national media authority.
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Czechia aims to be among the EU’s top 10 economies by 2040
As Czechia recovers from years of high inflation, newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister Lukáš Vlček has presented an ambitious economic strategy to become one of the EU's top 10 economies in terms of GDP per capita by 2040.
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Polish ruling party opts for early review of combustion engine ban
Polish MEPs from the Civic Coalition (KO, EPP) alliance pushed for an earlier review of the 2035 ban on new combustion car selling, a proposal put forward by Italy.
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Journalism is a bastion of democracy: we must not let it crumble [Promoted content]
One rainy evening last November, I lit a candle in memory of the assassinated Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnirová at their Memorial in Bratislava. It was very cold and windy, but our small delegation from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) was determined to pay their respects to these two young people, murdered because one of them was not afraid to hold power to account.
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EU toughens tone towards Georgia ahead of 26 October elections
"Georgian people have the right to choose their own political future,” according to EU leaders.
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Portuguese PM reaffirms goal of making Portuguese an official UN language
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Tuesday reiterated his government’s goal of strengthening the country's consular network and, along with Brazil, making Portuguese an official language of the United Nations.
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Norway raises terror threat level amid rising concerns over Israeli, Jewish targets
Norway will raise its threat level from moderate to high, namely because of the intensification of threats against Jewish and Israeli targets in the country, the Norwegian Police Security Service said on Tuesday.
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