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China ends war games around Taiwan, but leaves door open to more
Democratically governed Taiwan had been bracing for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, but some analysts said Monday's actions seemed calibrated to avoid inflaming the US presidential race.
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Ukraine likely to face large power shortfalls this winter as EU watches on
The country's battered power plants can only generate around 9 GW to 10 GW of the 18 GW need – a missile strike could cut that number at any moment.
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EP trade committee backs €35 billion Ukraine loan package despite far-right opposition
A total of 31 MEPs voted in favour of the package, which forms part of a larger $50 billion (€45 billion) loan agreed by G7 leaders in June, with just four voting against and no abstentions.
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Albania-EU membership talks to kick off with corruption, checks and balances
Join host Giada Santana and senior editor Alice Taylor in unpacking the start of Albania's EU membership negotiations.
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EU carmakers ‘within reach’ of 2025 emissions goals, think tank study claims
A new study goes against prior statements by European carmakers that EU emissions targets would leave the industry facing billions of euros in fines.
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‘Once-in-a-generation’ revision of clean air laws passed by EU Council
The EU will soon have better toxic air limits, but health could be compromised if countries do not act swiftly.
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Ending HIV in Europe by 2030 requires more impetus, more investment [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe has committed to ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, and while some progress has been made, in the EU, more than 750,000 people are living with the virus, and approximately 23,000 new cases are diagnosed every year.
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Kazakhstan’s attempts ‘spiritual diplomacy’ amid challenging freedom of religion reports [Advocacy Lab Content]
Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as a promoter of 'spiritual diplomacy' with initiatives such as the Congress of Leaders of the World and Traditional Religions. Despite its efforts, Kazakhstan has yet to deliver on freedom of religion domestically.
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EU has rediscovered importance of Central Asia, says Kazakhstan’s deputy FM [Advocacy Lab Content]
European capitals have “rediscovered” the importance of Central Asia with greater clarity, said Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko.
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Ensuring Kazakhstan’s regional and global role through peace, reconciliation
Kazakhstan is advancing its democratic, social, and economic reforms, as integral domains of a 'vibrant new Kazakhstan'. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wants the country to be an example of a 'listening state'.
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Dedicated EP health committee would be a step in the right direction, says Polish MEP Jarubas
The road to establishing a full-standing European Parliament health committee seems to have hit an impasse, but Polish MEP Adam Jarubas (EPP) is defending the need for an independent committee with full legislative powers.
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Czechia facing shortage of mental health professionals despite funding increase
Czechia's mental health care system is amid reform, but while government investments and policy changes have increased funding and services, a lack of psychiatrists and psychologists continues to hinder access to care.
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Invitation to join NATO should not wait, says Ukrainian ambassador
Ukraine’s backers should “implement in full what was promised" in terms of aid deliveries, Nataliia Galibarenko told Euractiv.
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Investing in electricity grid digitalisation can save us billions, says Siemens Grid Software CEO [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe has the chance to create a world-leading electricity grid. However, Dr Sabine Erlinghagen, the CEO of Siemens Grid Software, argues that this can only happen if the EU embraces grid digitalisation.
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The Brief – A more dangerous conflict
Divisions are likely to deepen in Europe as the Gaza war can now be called a Middle East war.
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Austrian president delays government formation amid far-right FPÖ cooperation rejection
"If you are against the Freedom Party, you will say the president is playing a clever game to try to prevent it from forming a government."
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EU leaders to debate ‘accelerated implementation’ of migration law reforms
A German proposal for Council conclusions seen by Euractiv calls for implementing the rules earlier than planned, but member states are divided.
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Ukraine has a plan. Does the EU have one?
Without action, Europe could soon be stuck with an unfavourable settlement, along with the costs and consequences.
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EU sanctions Iran for ballistic missile deliveries to Russia
14 individuals and entities face measures including asset freezes and travel bans.
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G7 commitment to tackling AMR needs to graduate from policy talk to sustainable action [Promoted content]
This year, we’ve seen the urgent challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rightly taking centre-stage at the most high-profile global meetings, including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September and the G7 Health Ministers’ meeting, which took place last week...
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