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Volkswagen workers to strike amid flagging negotiations
The German car manufacturer is faced with problems that even layoffs wouldn't fix, experts warn.
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The real cost of Europe’s new competitiveness agenda
In this episode, host Giada Santana chats with economics reporter Anna Brunetti about the wind of change sweeping European economic policy and its potential consequences for the Union’s workforce.
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Kosovo, Serbia trade blame for EU-dubbed ‘terrorist attack’ on canal
Kosovo has warned about such impending attacks in recent months.
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Security to shape upcoming Polish European Council presidency
Poland will host 22 informal council meetings in Warsaw, the upcoming Council Presidency announced.
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First EU term’s train to Ukraine
In Kyiv, EU top officials marked their first day in office with a message of support for Ukraine.
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EU warns use of force against protestors in Georgia ‘unacceptable’
The situation “clearly” has consequences on the EU’s relationship with Georgia, Kallas said.
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EU’s top diplomat urges Europe to ‘keep all options open’ on Ukraine
"We should have this strategic ambiguity," Kallas said.
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Ireland’s centre-right parties close in on re-election, may need new partner
Governing parties Fine Gael (EPP) and Fianna Fáil (Renew) were on 20.5% and 21.9% of first-preference votes respectively, according to a tally.
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New EU top officials Costa, Kallas, Kos kick off mandate with support visit to Kyiv
EU and Ukrainian officials will discuss include aid, enlargement and Kyiv's pursuit of a ceasefire.
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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
Acknowledging the rebel advance, the Syrian army command said insurgents had entered much of Aleppo.
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Clashes erupt outside Georgia parliament between pro-EU protesters, police
Critics accuse Georgian Dream -- in power for more than a decade -- of having steered the country away from the EU in recent years and of moving closer to Russia.
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Romania’s far right expected to come first in parliamentary election
Gains by far-right groupings in Sunday's parliamentary vote after a campaign dominated by voters' concerns over budget problems and the cost of living could upend Romania's pro-Western orientation.
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Democracy’s next great challenge – strengthening institutions to protect journalism [Advocacy Lab Content]
Attacks on journalists are rising. Europe has been slow to act in response. A new European approach to media strategic communications is needed.
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Bauhaus projects are maturing, lessons from von der Leyen’s marquee strategy [Advocacy Lab Content]
With funding commitments of €380 million, the New European Bauhaus has sparked 500 projects. Creativity is flourishing. What lessons have been learned, and how will the project continue to unfold?
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Is China striding past Europe, America and Japan on nuclear fusion? [Advocacy Lab Content]
China has emerged as a global leader in nuclear fusion research, driven by strong government backing, significant investment, and a focus on cutting-edge technology. Europe is playing catch-up. Are fusion partnerships the way forward for the EU?
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Parliament can bring all stakeholders around the table to work on Alzheimer’s, says MEP Jerković [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe is ill-equipped to diagnose Alzheimer’s early and accurately, yet Alzheimer’s is a condition affecting millions of European citizens. Prioritising research is critical to success.
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The state of media freedom in Europe, challenges and protections
Foreign influences on EU media are part of hybrid attacks, the spread of disinformation and the undermining of institutions. What can be done to stem the tide and revitalise quality journalism across the union?
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Combating foreign influences in media, experts call on EU to step up action [Advocacy Lab Content]
European democracy struggles to resist foreign influence attacks. EU legislative processes are bombarded daily with disinformation. Funding quality media effectively is just one approach to slow the slide to ‘the dark side’ of journalism, regulation is another.
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MEP calls for New European Bauhaus incorporation into Public Procurement Directive [Advocacy Lab Content]
Danish Green MEP Rasmus Nordqvist, a designer who has collaborated with many architects, spoke with Euractiv after the New European Bauhaus white paper presentation in the European Parliament about what it means for Europe’s urban spaces.
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Undiagnosed HIV cases exceed 5% in Belgium, ‘Figures not good’ says Flemish Minister of Welfare
A surge in sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia is complicating the HIV epidemic. STIs increase the risk of contracting HIV if exposed. A decline in condom use is adding to the crisis.
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