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US Blinken asks NATO members to spend where best and most important
Restocking has raised the question of what best gear to buy, and what is the most important.
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Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29
New research presented at COP29 finds that to keep the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in sight, the world would now need to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by the late 2030s -- instead of 2050.
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German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe’s EV makers
Vulcan Energy says its new plant west of Frankfurt, now in its pilot phase, plans to soon produce lithium for batteries used by auto manufacturers including Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis.
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Elon Musk wades into Italian political drama over Albanian migrant deal
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about new polls showing growing support for Czechia's populist Motorists party, billionaire Elon Musk slamming Italian judges in row with Meloni, and so much more.
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New polls show growing support for Czechia’s populist Motorists party
The Motorists, part of Patriots for Europe, a potential coalition partner for ANO.
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COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas
President Ilham Aliyev described his country as a victim of a "well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail".
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Romanian election candidates use fake accounts to smear opponents
Asked to name candidates using bot or troll farms, the minister declined.
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Bulgarian president supports net zero carbon target in Baku
Radev noted the importance of the education system in building a new consumer culture and industry.
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Polish parliament debates making Christmas Eve a public holiday
Chances of the bill being passed this year are not high.
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Portuguese FM warns of EU’s ‘cultural tendency’ to overregulate
Paulo Rangel discusses balancing technology, trust, and democratic values.
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Spain will propose redirecting unused EU recovery funds to flood-hit Valencia
Climate change kills, the prime minister said.
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Sweden’s social services likely to soon have more powers to tackle gang recruitment
Sweden has one of the highest per capita rates of gun violence in the EU.
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Likely future German coalition divided on energy, climate
There are several key areas where the two potential coalition partners disagree.
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Elon Musk wades into Italian political drama over Albanian migrant deal
“Why doesn’t Musk mind his own business?”
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Moldova protests to Russian, Georgian envoys over election meddling
The Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Russia, but also the chargé d'affaires of Georgia, for comments by country's prime minister it said called into question the integrity of Moldova's polls.
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Securing Europe’s Food Future: A Call to Action [Promoted content]
Primary Food Processors are essential to Europe’s food security. But we face significant challenges in today’s changing landscape. We urgently call on policymakers to implement strategies that improve sustainability and efficiency of our sector, ensuring Europe’s resilient future food supply.
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EPP will ‘need some time’ before making Séjourné decision
While the hearing was not a failure, the EPP was not happy they got all of the information they needed.
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Trump says he will nominate anti-‘woke’ showman for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth, a 44-year old NATO-skeptic, is perhaps Trump's most surprising pick as he fills out his cabinet ahead of the 20 January inauguration
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Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive
Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an entity Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.
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Europe’s moment of truth at COP29
As global leaders convene this week at COP29 in Baku, we must set our minds on a transformative agenda that promises global stability, cooperation and compassion.
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