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Ukrainian arms industry pushes to allow foreign exports

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:44

"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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:34

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:30

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]

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:25

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’

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:19

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]

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:15

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:05

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]

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:05

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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 

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Mon, 2024-12-16 05:00

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

Sun, 2024-12-15 10:04

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

Sun, 2024-12-15 06:32

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

Sun, 2024-12-15 06:02

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

Sun, 2024-12-15 05:29

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’

Sun, 2024-12-15 05:16

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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