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‘What does reset mean?’ asks top EU-UK lawmaker Sandro Gozi
“There is the potential to open a new phase with our British friends, but it’s not down to use to define what this ‘reset’ means in practice: it’s on them," Gozi told Euractiv in an interview.
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Europe seeks to underpin Russia sanctions, fearing Trump overhaul
Any softening of sanctions by Washington would leave Europe in a difficult position, as it is the United States, with sweeping powers to punish sanctions busting globally, that primarily enforces the rules.
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UN chief meets Putin, calls for peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres comes under fire from many quarters for his Moscow visit, but the EU defended his move.
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Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
Asked by a reporter about satellite imagery showing North Korean troop movements, Putin said: "Images are a serious thing. If there are images, then they reflect something."
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World powers raise $1 billion for Lebanon, but ceasefire elusive
Some 70 government delegations and 15 international organisations met in Paris to help Lebanon, but a low-level US presence and its looming election dimmed prospects for a swift halt to fighting.
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Georgia could open EU accession talks in 2025 if opposition wins, president says
Zourabishvili said she has received promises that the EU and its leaders would deliver quickly, should Georgia get back on its EU path.
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Polish government insists new EU migration pact poses national security threat
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Polish government saying the EU migration pact poses a security risk, Germany increasing its defence exports to Israel, and so much more.
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Experts dash hopes of EU compensation for high electricity prices in the Balkans
The issue does not seem to be high on the EU's agenda, experts said.
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Slovenia cancels referendum on new nuclear plant
Lawmakers said there were valid doubts about whether voters could make an informed, autonomous and responsible decision on such an issue.
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Czech government under fire over solar subsidy cuts
The government’s decision has also raised concerns among Czech environmental NGOs.
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Portugal to step up security in Lisbon after riots sparked by police killing
This week's riots in the Greater Lisbon area were triggered by the death of Odair Moniz.
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Far-left Catalan separatists step up demands to continue supporting Sánchez
Relations between Sanchez's PSOE and JxCat have become more tense.
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‘Referendum for or against Europe’: Georgians head to the polls in ‘existential’ parliamentary election
A scenario concerning observers is that both sides are sure of victory on Saturday and could be reluctant to accept defeat.
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Italian police bust illegal migrant reception ring, arrest mayor of Meloni’s party
The network allegedly orchestrated the illegal award of public contracts worth €5 million.
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To deter migration, Sweden calls for a better link between aid and migration policy
The strategy has a budget of €255 million between 2024 and 2028.
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Germany ups defence exports to Israel, bucking European trends
Germany has more than doubled arms exports to Israel.
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Polish government insists new EU migration pact poses national security threat
The government was clear it did not see the possibility of fully implementing the pact in Poland.
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The US will be protectionist regardless who wins the election: EU’s Michel
Charles Michel is coming to the end of his term at the head of the EU's Council, which represents the bloc's member states, and will be replaced by Portugal's Antonio Costa on 1 December.
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Hungary hopes to win support from Romania on post-2027 EU farm policy
Despite their different views, the two ministers advocated for the continuation of dedicated CAP funding.
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EU parliament slams crackdown on dissent in COP29 host Azerbaijan
Ruled with an iron fist by President Ilham Aliyev since 2003, Azerbaijan is accused of stifling dissent by persecuting political opponents, detaining activists and suffocating dependent media.
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