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Portugal only EU country where gender equality at work has worsened
However, Portugal is "catching up with other member states".
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Zelenskyy urges allies for 10-12 more Patriot systems to fully protect Ukraine skies
The President urged allies to use frozen Russian funds to pay for more Patriots as Ukraine braces for another winter of Russian attacks on its devastated power system.
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Italy behind on Recovery Fund spending as 2026 deadline approaches
Misani said Fitto "has left Italy with a heavy legacy."
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EPP to call to ‘avoid penalties’ for carmakers but stick to 2025 CO2 targets
Changes to CO2 rules for carmakers should "avoid legal challenges,” the draft EPP position paper says.
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Dutch police arrest three after blast that killed six in The Hague
Police are exploring "all avenues" that could have led to the incident, with the arrests suggesting a potential criminal motive.
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Puigdemont joins forces with Spanish right as he enters political ‘cold war’ with Sánchez
The passing of the amendment surprised the two governing parties.
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German election frontrunner goes on charm offensive in Eastern Europe
Merz took aim at Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s mixed relations with Eastern European allies during trips to Kyiv and Warsaw.
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Brexit deal survives Northern Ireland Assembly vote after heated debate
Unionist politicians said the deal circumvented the Good Friday Agreement's provisions for cross-community voting.
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The competing regional powers in the way of Syria’s new government
In this episode, host Giada Santana breaks down the rivaling interests shaping the future of Syria with Middle East expert Chris Phillips and Russian reporter Iuliia Akhmedova.
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Centrists agree competency carve-out on new Parliament committees
Conference of Presidents should approve mandates on Wednesday, with a plenary vote scheduled next week.
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Deforestation law not enough to save tropical forests, EU must reflect on the impact [Advocacy Lab Content]
Global deforestation surged in 2023 to 6.37 million hectares. Tropical regions are critically affected, accounting for 96 per cent of deforestation.
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Calls for less bureaucracy, more cooperation to promote EU pharmaceutical competitiveness
The EU must foster life sciences collaboration and bold action, it's at a turning point where the problems of competitiveness have been diagnosed, and now those problems must be addressed.
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Wolves face increased risk after Bern Convention protections removed [Advocacy Lab Content]
The protective status of Europe's wolves is in danger following last week’s vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention. Wildlife advocates argue the vote is a political decision, not based on scientific evidence.
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Global food insecurity persists. Can certification help? [Advocacy Lab Content]
New legal requirements for food will enter force in two years. Companies can get ahead of the curve now, verifying the origin and agricultural practices of their products, protecting workers and ensuring human rights.
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Stronger cohesion funding, structural reform linkage could boost EU competitiveness, say new reports [Advocacy Lab Content]
Over a quarter of the EU population live in regions below 75 per cent of the EU’s average development level. Eastern Europe is still driven by the catch-up effect and EU membership benefits.
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Macron promises to appoint new prime minister ‘within 48 hours’
Predicting the name of the next prime minister remains difficult.
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Hungarians recognise need for urgent climate transition, says EIB survey [Advocacy Lab Content]
A new survey shows Hungarians recognise the urgent need to adapt to climate change. The vast majority support immediate investment in climate adaptation to avoid higher future costs.
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EU mulls diplomatic visa bans as Georgia protests intensify
EU foreign ministers are expected to "consider additional measures" on Monday (16 December).
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The intense telecoms ‘war’ that triggered a regulatory debate in France
"In my constituency, I witnessed a case where a towerco offered a mayor a symbolic one-euro lease," said French Senator Patrick Chaize.
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Cosmetics and personal care sector, balancing innovation and sustainability [Advocacy Lab Content]
The cosmetics and personal care industry is a significant contributor to the EU economy. This report examines innovation and sustainability in the sector, discusses regulatory complexities, and considers the role of SMEs in the industry's broader landscape.
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