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France drops plan to decrease farmers’ diesel discount but protests to continue
The French government dropped plans to gradually reduce state subsidies on agricultural diesel but that seems not enough for angry farmers surrounding Paris and still threatening to converge on the capital in their tractors.
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Meloni, von der Leyen walk tightrope ahead of EU elections
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit Italy again this weekend for an Italy-Africa summit, just a few weeks after her trip to flood-hit Forlì in Emilia-Romagna together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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‘Very damaging’: ECB policy fuels fears for German economy
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates at their record high levels on Thursday (26 January) has raised fears about its impact on Germany, as it shows increasing signs of weakness amid a manufacturing slump and declining business confidence.
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Houthi rebels escalate Red Sea attacks, set fuel tanker on fire
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday (26 January) stepped up attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea, including a hit that sparked a fire on a fuel tanker operated on behalf of trading firm Trafigura.
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Ukraine invites China’s Xi to ‘peace summit’
Ukraine has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to participate in a planned "peace summit" of world leaders in Switzerland, a top diplomatic adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Russia's invasion approaches its second anniversary.
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Alabama nitrogen gas execution sparks domestic, international outrage
The White House said Friday (26 January) it was "deeply troubled" by the first-ever execution in the United States using nitrogen gas, an untested method which also drew condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union.
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Tens of thousands in Austria join protests against far right
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Austria on Friday (26 January) to protest against right-wing extremism and racism, inspired by similar rallies in neighbouring Germany.
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EU’s Michel pulls out of European Parliament elections race
European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday (26 January) that he has decided to withdraw his candidacy for the European election in June and is planning to complete his mandate.
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Like Germany, France targets food industry, supermarkets to protect farmers’ income
To defuse farmers' anger, the government announced on Friday (26 January) that it would step up controls and impose penalties on manufacturers and distributors who fail to comply with the national laws protecting farmers' incomes.
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The Brief – Technology can save the world, if we let it
If you follow the EU’s, say, transport policy, there is one term you will hear over and over again: Technology neutrality.
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Top court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, fails to order ceasefire
Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Friday (26 January) but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as requested by South Africa.
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LEAK: Brussels eyes 90% climate goal for 2040, 11 EU countries call for ambition
The European Commission is due to table a 90% climate target for 2040, according to a leaked draft, while a coalition of 11 EU countries including France and Germany have issued a letter calling for ambitious targets.
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Agrifood Special CAPitals: Climate adaptation
Let’s dive straight into a tour of the EU, dedicated to how the CAP and national policies support farmers coping with the damages caused by extreme weather events.
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Is the platform work directive dead?
The EU's Platform Workers Directive is on life-support and might be split in two after European governments voted down a provisional agreement found in December. “Better no deal than a bad deal,” sources told Euractiv.
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Security or prosperity: Must the EU decide?
As the EU has presented its shiny new economic security package this week, it will now need to square the circle between security and prosperity.
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AI Office established, AI Convention’s scope struggle
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How the Belarus-Russia axis works together on anti-EU disinformation push
Belarusian propaganda positions the EU as its main enemy, but several other features make it a unique case among its European neighbours.
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Germany uncovers Russian disinformation campaign on X
Germany has uncovered a major "pro-Russian disinformation campaign" using thousands of fake accounts on X to
try and stir anger at Berlin's support for Ukraine, a media report said on Friday (26 January).
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Swedish PM says won’t negotiate with Hungary on NATO bid
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday (26 January) he would "not negotiate" with Hungary over Sweden's NATO bid despite Budapest now the sole holdout after Turkey's ratification.
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The ongoing saga of the in vitro diagnostics regulation
The In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Regulation follows the path of its “sister” regulation on medical devices as the European Commission has extended the implementation guidelines for both legislations due to the delays in compliance which can lead to shortages.
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