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Decarbonising heat is the challenge of the next decade
The incoming Commissioner for Energy must be tasked with delivering the clean heat transition: phasing out fossil fuels in heating and cooling is the gateway towards energy security, affordability, European industrial competitiveness, and essential climate action.
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Lithuania’s Kubilius to face mammoth task as EU’s new defence commissioner
Lithuania's Andrius Kubilius was announced on Tuesday (17 September) as the bloc's new defence and space commissioner, which is considered central to the EU's ambitions to rearm faced with the threat from Russia.
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Meta bans Russian state media outlets for ‘foreign interference’
Meta late Monday (16 September) said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."
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NATO chief: Each country to decide if Ukraine can use its long-range missiles on Russia
The outgoing head of NATO Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday (16 September) he welcomed talks on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to strike inside Russian territory, but any decision on the issue would have to be made by individual allies.
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UK and Italy agree on new solutions for managing migration
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the UK and Italy comitting to finding new solutions to manage migration, Finland and Sweden stepping up cooperation to fight crime in Sweden, and so much more.
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Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China’s at 1.5 million-strong
President Vladimir Putin on Monday (16 September) ordered the regular size of the Russian army to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen in a move that would make it the second largest in the world after China's.
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Missing flag at meeting sparks new row between Sofia and Skopje
A missing Macedonian flag during the meeting between Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his counterpart Gordana Silyanovska-Davkova has triggered a new scandal and raised tensions between Sofia and Skopje on Monday.
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Hidden Heroes: How microorganisms are shaping Europe’s future [Promoted content]
Microorganisms are crucial to Europe’s bioeconomy, driving innovation across industries. However, outdated EU regulations hinder their potential. A modernized framework is essential to fully harness these tiny powerhouses for a sustainable future.
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Czechia, Poland seek EU help against floods as Slovak government aid deemed insufficient
As the Polish government plans to apply to activate the EU's civil protection mechanism and the Czech government is exploring whether it can access EU funds for repairs after devastating floods, the government in neighbouring Slovakia has been criticised for not providing enough aid.
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Germany’s Scholz offers support to neighbours affected by flooding
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has offered support to European partners through the EU's emergency mechanism in response to severe flooding in central and eastern Europe but said no requests for assistance had yet been registered.
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Kazakh leader urges Scholz to support China’s peace plan for Ukraine
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday (16 September) to give up on the idea that Russia can be defeated on the battlefield and to support China's peace plan for Ukraine, a suggestion Scholz rejected.
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Sweden and Finland to up cooperation to fight crime in Sweden
Sweden and Finland have pledged to step up cooperation to fight organised crime in Sweden and its spill-over effects, including allowing police to cross borders, the two countries' governments said at a meeting in Sweden on Monday.
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UK and Italy agree on new solutions for managing migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed a shared commitment to exploring innovative solutions and stepping up efforts to combat human trafficking as the two met in Rome to discuss new approaches to managing migration, focusing on the Italy-Albania model.
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EU Commission rebuffs car industry calls to delay CO2 targets
The European Commission pushed back against calls by automakers to postpone the 2025 CO2 reduction targets for cars, arguing that carmakers had enough time to prepare.
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EU Commission charms Greenland in critical materials global race
On a visit to Greenland, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships is seeking to secure the European Union's interests in this Arctic territory rich in raw materials crucial for the ecological transition.
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From Brussels to Paris, energy taxation is back on the table
The European Green Deal was meant to align ambitious climate policy with economic competitiveness and social protection, but policymakers are now focused on a file where environmental, social and economic trade-offs are toughest to navigate - energy taxation.
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Breton out, Séjourné in: What triggered the resignation?
Thierry Breton, the EU's Internal Market Commissioner, announced his resignation from the European Commission on 16 September, citing tensions with President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Intel halts plans for flagship factories in Germany, Poland amid financial woes
US chipmaker Intel is halting plans for new factories in Germany and Poland amid financial troubles, in a blow to the EU efforts to build up domestic chipmaking capacity.
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Belgium meets UNAIDS targets, political uncertainty threatens further progress [Advocacy Lab Content]
Belgium is one of the few EU countries to meet UNAIDS’ 95-95-95 targets, but political uncertainty and budget concerns are hindering progress. Ending the epidemic across the EU by 2030 could still be the legacy of the next EU Commission.
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Slovakia’s health minister facing potential no-confidence vote following turbulent summer [Advocacy Lab Content]
Summer strife deepened conflict between Slovakia's health minister and the opposition, as Slovakia's state-owned health insurance company continues to report a staggering loss, with no solution in sight.
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