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Ukrainian arms industry pushes to allow foreign exports
"I rule out exports to anyone who could later supply them to Russia," Zelenskyy said.
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Bulgarian patients suing the state, seeking revolution in equal access to medicine
Bulgarian law hinders lifesaving and life-altering treatment access for patients over 18. Two patients are forced to pay €6,000 for infusions every 21 days.
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Syria to be Kallas’ first challenge as EU mulls approach towards Damascus
The EU is seeking to establish diplomatic contact "soon" with Syria's new rulers, a senior EU officials confirmed.
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Sustainable bioenergy isn’t just for transport, it’s a matter of certified rights [Advocacy Lab Content]
Ensuring bioenergy is genuinely sustainable requires robust certification systems. Certification isn’t just about the environment; it also aims to limit human rights violations.
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Israel to shut embassy in Ireland over ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said the decision was deeply regrettable and his nation would always stand up for human rights and international law.
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Support EU data centres or ‘turn off the digital lights’, says industry [Advocacy Lab Content]
Around 20% of Ireland’s energy consumption goes to data centres, it’s not exceptional. Europe needs a sustainable data centre strategy, or it risks stalling our modern economy.
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Berlin police arrest four after attack on Social Democrat activists
The far right attackers travelled to the capital on Saturday with intent of "physical confrontations with 'leftists'", Berlin police and the local prosecutor's office said.
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Charging ahead – EU seeks competitiveness jolt in global battery market [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe needs to ‘promote, protect, and partner’ if it’s to become a competitive battery player globally. Is EIB and InvestEU funding enough?
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EU should intensify engagement with Western Balkans, seven member states urge
More frequent joint ministerials and visits in the region should be considered, their letter stated.
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Digital governance in the era of hybrid warfare, with Estonia’s digital minister
In this episode, host Giada Santana is joined by Estonia's Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta to discuss Estonia's digital transformation and the challenges of securing a fully digital state in an era of escalating cyber warfare.
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New Commission must remain focused on building up hydrogen value chain
There is no net zero scenario which does not include clean and sustainable hydrogen for hard to abate sectors, transport, and energy storage.
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Bread should be a weapon of peace, not war
Despite the war, Ukraine ensures the world’s food security and supplies products to 400 million people worldwide in more than 100 countries.
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Rare confidence vote in Germany heralds end of Scholz era
If the chancellor loses, as expected, he will face early elections in February.
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EU defence industry programme face a political impasse, again
The EU 27 ambassadors, who were meant to finalise parts of the EDIP text, saw the agenda item scrapped once again.
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EU seeks to convince Hungary to opt out of Ukraine aid amid continued veto
The issues around the EU Peace Facility raise questions about the future of the instrument.
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How Kallas’ plans to shake up foreign policy talks
The EU's new top diplomat is expected to present proposals to her counterparts that could breathe life into the bloc's often stale foreign policy talks.
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South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies after impeachment
Han Duck-soo, a technocrat serving as prime minister, was elevated to acting president while impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol's case moves to the Constitutional Court.
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UK officially joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The alliance comprises fellow G7 members Canada and Japan, plus long-standing allies Australia and New Zealand, alongside Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
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Russia not leaving its two bases in Syria, sources say
The ousting of Bashar al-Assad has thrown the future of Russia's bases - the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia and the Tartous naval facility - into question.
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North Korean troops join Russian assaults ‘in significant numbers’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the more active use of the North Korean troops was a new escalation in the war and called for a global response.
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