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NATO members spent €20 billion in first half of 2024 on military aid to Ukraine, Rutte says
The alliance is "on track" to meet its €40 billion target for the year, Rutte and two NATO diplomats said.
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EU urges member states to deliver emergency medical aid to Lebanon
"It is crucial that we act swiftly and in a coordinated manner," said Commissioners Stella Kyriakides and Janez Lenarčič.
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Finland, Norway to improve rail links for military use
Finland and Norway are planning to improve their rail and road links for military use as tensions with Russia remain frozen for the foreseeable future.
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Parliament’s budget committee backs call to boost 2025 health funding
MEPs have called for increases to the EU4Health and Horizon Europe programmes for 2025.
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The Brief – German industry crashes Habeck’s subsidy party
“Houston, we have a problem,” Wolfgang Große Entrup, the head of Germany's chemical industry association VCI, warns Habeck.
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Europe’s lithium-ion battery landscape is evolving, sustainably [Advocacy Lab Content]
The lithium-ion battery industry is at a critical juncture, shaped by technological breakthroughs, evolving regulations, and the growing need for sustainable energy solutions.
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Opposition slams German chancellor for avoiding migration in ‘desperate’ EU summit speech
The German chancellor preferred to echo his party’s economic priorities in parliament.
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French farmers are back to the streets, accuse government of breaking promises
Affected by multiple crises, French farmers are once again taking to the streets to demonstrate Toulouse, in the very place where farm protests began almost a year ago, before spreading to other EU countries.
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X not a gatekeeper under the DMA, concludes the Commission
"The Commission will continue to monitor the developments on the market" with respect to X, reads a Commission press release.
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Commission probes EU laws to slash corporate reporting requirements
“We have not yet reached the 25% cut [...] but now for SMEs, the goal post has already moved to 35%,” DG Grow
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Expert group calls for €220 billion R&I budget, independent councils and ‘radical simplification’
Review of major EU funding program, seen by Euractiv ahead of launch, says research should align with political priorities to create 'game changer'
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French NGOs sue public body over scoring algorithm
"These risk-scoring systems could be considered as presenting an unacceptable risk under the Artificial Intelligence Act," said researcher Soizic Pénicaud.
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Climbing Europe’s Energy Demand Peak [Promoted content]
There is a summit Europe must climb on the journey towards climate-neutrality: a summit known as “peak demand”. A new study considers how building renovations can make this ascent achievable and affordable for everyone by 2050.
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Protectionism won’t save Europe – it’s partnerships that matter
Šefčovič’s portfolio may signal a shift towards economic security, but the EU should not lose sight of the bigger picture. Focusing solely on protection and security without nurturing opportunities for market openness and partnerships could be a dangerous path.
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Zelenskyy invited to present ‘victory plan’ at EU summit
Military support to Kyiv and strengthening Ukraine's battered energy sector are among the topics on the table as leaders from the EU's 27 nations meet in Brussels on Thursday (17 October).
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Israeli strike rocks Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault
The Israeli military has in recent weeks carried out strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs without advance warnings, or issued a warning for one area while striking more broadly.
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US concerned by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said the involvement of North Korean troops in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the North Korea-Russia defense relationship.
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Closer Gulf ties key to address Russia-Iran axis, Middle East crisis, EU envoy says
A common concern for both sides was Iran cooperating with Russia, Di Maio said.
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Bulgaria key to stopping Russian gas to Europe, expert says
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechia sending a new ambassador to Moscow amid frozen relations, Sweden deciding to boost its military defence by almost a third by 2030, and so much more.
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Pro-nuclear EU states urge massive policy overhaul, renewable supporters more conciliatory
During the meeting of the Nuclear Alliance 10 countries called on the EU to no longer 'discriminate' against nuclear power in existing or future European texts or funds.
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