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The Brief – Romania counts its demons
Georgescu best embodied the revolt against a political system associated with corruption, cronyism, and inefficiency,
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Schneider drops ‘no risk’ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministers’ support
“We are not insisting on creating a “zero-risk” category, as it is clear that several member states have concerns." wrote the Parliament’s lead negotiator on anti-deforestation rules.
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A tale of two bonds
France's borrowing costs briefly eclipsing those of Greece means Prime Minister Michel Barnier must come face-to-face with the Ghost of Crises Past.
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Turning CO2 into E-Methanol: EMPHATICAL & a Zero-Emission Future [Promoted content]
The European Union has allocated €17 million to the ambitious EMPHATICAL project, aiming to transform the metals industry by enabling it to achieve zero emissions and circular carbon processes by 2050.
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Armenia feels the impact of Georgian election fallout [Advocacy Lab Content]
Fears of Russian election interference and wider regional instability are worrying Armenian experts.
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Georgia’s election crisis could be a herald for democratic decline, EU membership
Georgia is now more vulnerable than it has been in a long time, captured by the oligarch Ivanishvili threatening to turn the country into a Russian satellite.
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Europe’s new economic security doctrine: Time for action, not ambiguity
If Europe doesn't approach economic security with unity and urgency, it will fall behind as the rules of the game change.
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Romania’s top court orders presidential election recount
Both candidates for the 8 December presidential election runoff, Călin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi, condemned the Constitutional Court ruling.
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Putin says Russia could hit ‘decision-making centres’ in Kyiv with new missile
Russia has not so far struck Ukrainian government ministries, parliament or the president's office in the course of the 33-month war.
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Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations
The exchange of accusations highlights the fragility of the ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States and France to end the conflict.
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Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities, Kyiv sees ‘despicable escalation’
Over 1 million people lost power in the immediate aftermath of the strikes, and millions more had their existing schedule of rolling power cuts intensified.
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Costa takes helm as European Council president, eyes internal reforms
Hopes are high in Brussels that a change of guard at the European Council will see a change in style and working methods.
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Iran holds nuclear talks with Europeans as tensions ratchet up
For Tehran, the goal of Friday's talks is to avoid a "double disaster" scenario of renewed pressures from both Donald Trump and European governments.
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Vikings at the gate? Iceland’s EU debate ahead of key elections
In today's edition of The Capitals: Barnier looks beyond Berlin towards Rome, Italy's nationwide general strike, and much more.
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EU court rules against Bulgarian biometric data collection
Police forces must prove that there is an "absolute necessity" for collecting biometric data in every case.
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EU reiterates Russia stance amid Fico’s Moscow plans
Fico continues to use pro-Russian rhetoric, dismissing EU support for Ukraine as “warmongering“.
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Tusk, Kristersson forge strategic partnership, pledge ‘ironclad’ support for Ukraine
Tusk urged Nordic and Baltic counterparts to step up Baltic Sea security.
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Extra pension increase passes in Portuguese parliament
Other parties presented proposals to increase pensions, but they were all rejected.
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Spanish government slams Partido Popular for breaking EU political consensus
“They (the PP) have been left alone, to the shame of Spain."
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Italy braces for nationwide general strike over Meloni’s budget plan
"Workers are bearing the brunt of economic crises, the green transition, and climate challenges.”
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