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What to expect from the EU’s power market revamp
In politics, sometimes there are telltale signs of where things are headed. Such is now the case for the EU’s upcoming electricity market reform, writes Frédéric Simon.
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Commission chief praises Italy’s stance on migration following shipwreck
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised Italy’s response to Europe’s irregular migration crisis in a letter to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following last week’s shipwreck that killed more than 60 migrants.
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Women in agriculture: choosing between child and cow
Prejudice, difficulties around pregnancy and childbirth, lack of financial security: German women in agriculture still face numerous hurdles today, according to a new study.
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More Ukrainian units claim raids on Russian soil; Kyiv disavows them
At a memorial service on Tuesday (7 March) for four Ukrainians killed last year while carrying out a raid on Russian territory, ordinary soldiers rubbed shoulders with volunteer fighters of the Brotherhood Battalion to which those killed belonged.
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Women more likely to fall into energy poverty, EU Parliament warns
Women have always been among those most affected by energy poverty, but the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis have exacerbated inequalities and widened the gender divide, according to the European Parliament's committee on women’s rights.
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EU condemns Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ law as protest continue
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday (7 March) a Georgian draft law on “transparency of foreign influence” was a "very bad development" for the country and could seriously affect its ties with the EU.
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Gas industry lobbying hard against EU boiler phaseout, leaked emails suggest
Liquid petroleum gas firms want a directive to favour biofuels and hydrogen, to which they could pivot, reports The Guardian, EURACTIV's media partner.
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Lack of data, definitions shows EU is failing women
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Finnish parties neck-and-neck in the parliamentary election race, Poland's ruling coalition dismissing a bill that further restricts abortion rights as elections are around the corner, and so much more.
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GDPR enforcement seen from Ireland
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner plays a critical role in enforcing the EU General Data Protection Regulation. We discussed with Commissioner Helen Dixon enforcement trends, different legal interpretations with other data protection authorities and recent decisions on cross-border cases.
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NATO chief praises Albania for promoting stability, supports Kosovo dialogue
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Albania for its key role in promoting stability in the Western Balkans during a meeting with President Bajram Begaj at the Alliance’s. headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday. Albania has been a member of NATO...
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Lack of data, definitions shows EU is failing women
In 1977, the UN recognised 8 March as International Women’s Day. But more than four decades on, efforts to eradicate violence against women still have a long way to go: In 2021, over half of all murdered women were killed by a family member or partner (56%). The figure is 11% for men.
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From Canada, Von der Leyen urges ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, addressing Canada's parliament on Tuesday (7 March) during a visit to bolster support for Ukraine, said Europe would never accept Russian threats to its security.
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Dobogrea pie recognised as Romanian after years of tussling with Bulgaria
Romania acquired the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label for its Dobrogea pie after almost two years of determined and sustained opposition from its neighbours. The agreement was reached between Bulgaria, Romania and the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development...
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Talking women’s health with Kyriakides
This week, EURACTIV’s journalists Clara Bauer and Gerardo Fortuna sat with the EU’s health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides to talk about women’s health on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The EU health chief also gave some anticipations on what is...
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The energy footprint of Germany’s football league – the Bundesliga
Even though Germany’s top football league has won plaudits for its sustainability efforts, the energy crisis has shone a harsh light on the Bundesliga’s large energy footprint.
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Inflation exposes Slovakia’s already ‘complex’ generics pricing system
Rising inflation has exposed an already “complex” and “unsustainable” pricing system for generic drugs, driving manufacturers to the edge, often forcing them to pull their products out of the market, stakeholders have told EURACTIV Slovakia.
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Maltese socialists accuse Metsola of hypocrisy over LIBE ‘Greek sabotage’
EURACTIV’s editor’s take on Tuesday regarding EU Parliament chief Roberta Metsola’s silence over the Greek conservative government’s sabotage of a parliamentary rule of law mission to Athens, has prompted the reaction of Maltese socialists, who accused centre-right Metsola of “double standards” and “hypocrisy”. Read more.
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Influential businessman linked to EU projects charged for coercion
Influential businessman Veliko Zhelev, whose companies were contracted to help build one of Bulgaria’s largest EU-funded infrastructure projects, has been accused of coercion and beating a man. Zhelev was arrested following a complaint by a former employee who told police...
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Gas prices in Serbia may increase twice this year
Gas prices will rise at least once this year, probably twice, General Director of Srbijagas Dušan Bajatović announced at the Kopaonik Business Forum, adding that the increase will apply to both citizens and businesses. The incoming gas price increase is...
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Slovenian court throws out recourse for bailed-in bank investors
Slovenia’s top court has abrogated a law that required the central bank to compensate those who lost their investments during the banking sector bailout of 2013 when tens of thousands of holders of shares and junior bonds were completely wiped...
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