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The Brief – The ‘mock’ assassinations of Europe’s politicians

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 16:00

Foam pies, eggs or milkshakes, there's a very dark side to these low-level assaults on politicians.

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Sweden’s race to develop drone ‘swarm’ tech

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 15:10

EU countries are racing to keep up with the rapid development of drone technology, spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Northern EU countries seek to slash Russian oil profits

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 14:07

And provide two reasons why it is sensible to do so at this time.

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Declining European plastic production: A threat to sustainability [Promoted content]

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 12:00

The European plastics production decline threatens sustainability, circularity, and competitiveness. Key factors include cheaper imports, regulatory uncertainty, and oversupply. Urgent policy actions, like simplified regulations, investment support, and energy grid updates, are vital to secure jobs, autonomy, and environmental goals.

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In Riadh, Kallas says EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions at end of month

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 08:07

The EU foreign policy chief, said the foreign ministers would convene in Brussels on 27 January, in an effort to decide how the 27-nation bloc would relax sanctions on Syria.

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Spanish PM attacks ‘global far-right’ axis, eyes Brazil’s support

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:42

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the EU's lukewarm response to X owner Elon Musk and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, and so much more. 

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Serbia breaks ranks with EU by honouring Maduro’s inauguration

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:38

Nicolás Maduro thanked Serbian President Vučić, calling him a great friend of Venezuela and its people.

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Romania’s far-right protests as no word over annulled vote

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:36

Romanian right-wing extremists and sovereigntists organised two protests over the weekend over the annuled presidential election.

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Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:34

The complainants says a 30% surcharge that Apple imposes on apps purchased through Apple's App Store comes at expense of ordinary consumers.

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Pro-Russian socialists eye decisive role in Bulgarian government

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:33

The pro-Russia Socialist Party announced on Sunday that it would join a future governing coalition led by the centre-right GERB party of former prime minister Boyko Borissov.

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Škoda suggests plug-in hybrids beyond 2035

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:30

The calls are likely to fall on deaf ears.

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Fico warns of snap elections over internal issues

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:29

The coalition has until March to resolve the issue.

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Slovak MPs say Poland denied them passage on way to Moscow

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:26

Slovaks are opposing the government's growing closeness to Russia.

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Polish presidential candidates discuss EU-wide restriction of X

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:24

Musk must be clear Europe is ”not his colony”.

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Italy denies US extradition request for Iranian after Sala’s release

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:17

The ministry said that extradition is only allowed for offences punishable under the laws of both contracting parties.

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US tech moguls slam EU digital rulebook

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:08

The EU is yet to show teeth in the face of its critics.

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Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:07

Russian oil exports will be severely hit by the recent US sanctions on Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as the shadow fleet of 183 vessels.

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Spanish PM attacks ‘global far-right’ axis, eyes Brazil’s support

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:03

Sánchez said fascism is already Europe’s third political force.

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Austria’s interim chancellor tells Brussels not to worry

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:00

"Austria is and will remain a reliable, constructive and strong partner in the EU and around the world," Schallenberg told Euractiv.

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GDPR floodgates more of a trickle, GPAI Code of Practice

EURACTIV News - Mon, 2025-01-13 07:00

A look at the week ahead in all things Tech.

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