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How Georgia’s election hangover could leave Brussels with headaches
The European Commission is expected to present its so-called enlargement package in the coming week.
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Lithuania opposition seeks to cement election win in run-off votes
If the left-leaning Social Democrats (SD) succeed in forming a government, they are expected to maintain Lithuania's hawkish stance against Russia and hefty defence spending.
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Russian attacks prompt Zelenskyy to ask allies for more resolve on Ukraine
This is yet another call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine's Western allies to step up shipments of long-range weaponry and air defence systems to protect the country's cities.
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Far right tipped to gain ground as jaded Bulgarians vote again
Six consecutive votes so far in just three years have failed to yield a stable government. In the meantime, support for the ultra-nationalist and pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party has increased.
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Georgian Dream claims victory in election marred by rigging accusations
Rival exit polls, however, had given markedly different projections, giving each side a win.
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Georgia’s civil society defiant as concerns of voter intimidation, election fraud rise
In the months leading up to the election, the Georgian government’s anti-corruption bureau has accused election monitors of partisanship and falling under the category of 'foreign agents'.
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Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s plan to visit Kyiv over Russia trip
Kyiv was enraged by Guterres's appearance at the event in the city of Kazan on Thursday and his handshake with its host, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war
Iranian media reported multiple explosions over several hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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NGOs could see funds from EU4Health slashed
The Commission gives around €9 million a year to health NGOs through EU4Health, a budget that is expected to be halved by 2025.
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Renewable hydrogen projects win innovation grants, Germany requests rules delay to nurture sectoral growth [Advocacy Lab Content]
Renewable hydrogen projects were among the winners of a €4.8 billion grant from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, but Germany has requested market rules are adjusted for renewable hydrogen.
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Revising Europe’s pharmaceutical sector, future-proofing a healthier Europe
Euractiv’s team of healthcare journalists reports daily on health-related stories from the Member States - one of our key thematics is the EU Pharma Package. Read health news and coverage of current events within the EU pharmaceutical industry.
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The Brief – Putin’s North Korea experiment
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has realised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could bring him benefits.
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EU steps up response to UK sandeel fishing ban
The arbitration tribunal will rule within six months whether the UK's decision is in line with the EU-UK trade agreement.
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Albuquerque pledges to defend EU bank rules hours before Basel chief’s reprimand against rollbacks
If confirmed as commissioner, the Portuguese nominee will pursue full application of the 'Basel 3 Endgame.'
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‘What does reset mean?’ asks top EU-UK lawmaker Sandro Gozi
“There is the potential to open a new phase with our British friends, but it’s not down to use to define what this ‘reset’ means in practice: it’s on them," Gozi told Euractiv in an interview.
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Europe seeks to underpin Russia sanctions, fearing Trump overhaul
Any softening of sanctions by Washington would leave Europe in a difficult position, as it is the United States, with sweeping powers to punish sanctions busting globally, that primarily enforces the rules.
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UN chief meets Putin, calls for peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres comes under fire from many quarters for his Moscow visit, but the EU defended his move.
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Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
Asked by a reporter about satellite imagery showing North Korean troop movements, Putin said: "Images are a serious thing. If there are images, then they reflect something."
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World powers raise $1 billion for Lebanon, but ceasefire elusive
Some 70 government delegations and 15 international organisations met in Paris to help Lebanon, but a low-level US presence and its looming election dimmed prospects for a swift halt to fighting.
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Georgia could open EU accession talks in 2025 if opposition wins, president says
Zourabishvili said she has received promises that the EU and its leaders would deliver quickly, should Georgia get back on its EU path.
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