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What Moldova’s twin vote means for its EU future and Russia’s grip
With both Moldova and Georgia heading to the polls, concerns are high in Brussels that either of them could slip into Russia’s orbit.
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Migrants held in Albania transferred to Italy after court ruling
The court said the 12 migrants in the new Albanian facility of Gjader had to return to Italy because their countries of origin -- Egypt and Bangladesh -- could not be considered safe.
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Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after drone attack at Netanyahu’s villa
Diplomats and other sources say that with US elections approaching, Israel is seeking to use intensified military operations to try to shield its borders and ensure its rivals cannot regroup.
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Cuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts
The unprecedented nationwide blackout is the latest blow in the nation of 10 million, already suffering from dramatic shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
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G7 extend hand to non-Western states protecting UN at first ever defence meeting
“We need to tear down barriers and increase the number of countries that are demanding that international crises be tackled with multinational and multilateral bodies and fora,” the Italian defence minister said.
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There are ‘very different opinions’ in NATO on inviting Ukraine, Dutch minister says
To reach the necessary consensus, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, allies would need to agree clear criteria that Ukraine would need to meet to get an invitation.
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Biden and allies in Berlin vow no let-up in support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met on the day outgoing US President Joe Biden made his farewell visit to Germany.
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G7 defence summit convenes in Naples during ‘historic moment’
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told journalists in Brussels that he had personally requested the summit given the many conflicts facing the international community.
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Switzerland defends decision leaving loophole in Russia sanctions
The US called the Swiss decision to not fully adopt all components of the 14th package of EU sanctions "disappointing" and expressed the hope that Bern would work to close the loophole.
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EU needs 500,000 drivers urgently, truck and coach companies ask MEPs for solutions [Advocacy Lab Content]
The commercial road sector is trying to find drivers across Europe, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult. This week they asked the European Parliament for solutions.
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Understanding EU standards, their energy transition role and global influence [Advocacy Lab Content]
Standards are voluntary guidelines establishing technical specifications for products, services, and processes. Their impact is global and they are helping to drive the energy transition.
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Nuclear energy: Future commissioner advised to give assurances, but supporters remain vigilant
"As a national minister in Denmark, my position reflected the specific circumstances of my member state. But [...] my duties as EU Commissioner are not the same" Dan Jørgensen is advised to say.
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Italy-Albania deal ‘not replicable’ in France, PM Michel Barnier says
France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau had already warned that externalising asylum claim processes would run against the French constitution.
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EU countries under pressure to compromise on Baltic Sea fishing
"Quotas are not the only issue," Commission's representative Maja Kirchner told MEPs
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Committee over party: Energy MEPs slam commissioner hearings schedule
The letter, seen by Euractiv, criticises the decision to force the committee to lead the hearings for two senior commissioners at the same time.
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The Brief – Ukraine’s nuclear option
It could either become a Nato member or develop nuclear weapons.
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Italian court does not validate the detention of migrants in Albania
The 12 remaining migrants in the Albanian repatriation centre must now be returned to Italy.
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European integration could be answer to Moldova’s demographic crisis
Standing as Europe’s poorest country is a determinant factor in fueling migration in the country.
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Commission lays groundwork for carbon farming certification
A certified scheme has the potential to open up new markets to reward farmers for their contribution to storing CO2 in the soil.
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EU markets and insurance watchdogs’ bosses warn CMU won’t happen without some centralised supervision
"You need a European mechanism where, at the EU level, supervisors can step in and make sure that whoever is not delivering on a promise, is dealt with in a way where they either leave the market or they behave better,” EIOPA's Hielkema said.
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