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Greens eye EU Parliament’s ruling majority, written commitments, safe Green Deal
The Greens are aiming to team up with other pro-European forces after the elections in June to join the ruling majority in the European Parliament to prevent the Green Deal from being watered down, as it faces strong criticism.
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Europe is not meeting its cross-border grid connection goals, watchdog warns
As EU energy ministers meet in Brussels to discuss grid expansion, the EU electricity market watchdog ACER warned on Friday (12 April) that Europe's key grid connections are not sufficiently dedicated to electricity trading between neighbouring countries.
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China’s Xi tells Germany’s Scholz to seek ‘common ground’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday (16 April) two-way ties with Germany would continue to develop steadily as long as both respected each other and sought "common ground" while reserving differences.
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Blinken says Putin was wrong about allies in the Black Sea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hit back at Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Second Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia on Monday, challenging his prediction that Ukraine's neighbours would be disunited while asserting strong US support for the region.
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Romanian far-right to administer lie detector tests to prove loyalty before election
Local leaders and potential candidates from the far-right AUR party will be required to take a lie detector test to verify their loyalty to the party before the 9 June elections.
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The S&D Group has been unwavering in its efforts throughout the 2019-2024 mandate, a five-year span marked by pivotal decisions and significant milestones that reverberated across the European political landscape.
As one of the largest political groups in the European Parliament, we have played an instrumental role in shaping policies and legislation aimed at addressing pressing issues, advancing social progress and championing a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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EU recovery money reaches Poland as Tusk delivers on key promise
Warsaw received the first tranche from the Next Generation EU fund after the European Commission gave a positive assessment of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government’s efforts to restore the rule of law in Poland.
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Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month, sources say
Russia and Ukraine negotiated for two months with Turkey on a deal to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and reached agreement on a text that was to be announced by Ankara but Kyiv suddenly pulled out, four people familiar with the matter said.
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Europe’s Trumpists warm up for EU elections with series of rallies
Leading Eurosceptics are ready to shake up June’s EU election campaign with a set of rallies where they will vow to protect national sovereignty against Brussels’ bureaucracy and ‘wokism’.
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Portuguese government forecasts 1.5% economic growth for 2024
The Portuguese economy will grow by 1.5% this year, in line with what was projected in the 2024 State Budget and a tenth lower than the macroeconomic forecasts set out in the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) election manifesto, the government maintained on Monday.
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EU’s Jourová will replace Reynders in mediation to renew Spain’s top judicial body
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourová will replace Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders as mediator in the tough negotiations between Spain’s ruling Socialist Party PSOE (S&D) and Partido Popular (EPP) to agree on a reform of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), Spain’s top judicial body, EC sources told Euractiv’s partner EFE on Monday.
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Lega founder Umberto Bossi makes clear Salvini must step down
Faced with declining popularity among voters and within his party, the leadership of Matteo Salvini, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and current Lega leader – at least for now – is being challenged by none other than Umberto Bossi, the founder of the party’s previous iteration, Lega Nord.
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Danish health system in crisis after revelations of delays in cancer treatment
Denmark’s healthcare system is facing a major crisis after a damning report by the National Audit Office revealed widespread delays in cancer treatment as the Health Ministry and regional authorities failed to meet the maximum legal waiting times for cancer patients, potentially affecting several thousands of people in recent years.
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Spain urges EU to recognise Palestinian statehood without delay
All EU members should recognise Palestinian statehood in a coordinated manner without delay, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Monday, suggesting this as the best way to put an end to the conflict and prevent the war from spreading throughout the entire region.
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EU seeks to avert ‘wider war’ in Middle East, zooms in on Lebanon
Following Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel, EU leaders and diplomats are increasingly looking at how a major escalation in the Middle East conflict can be prevented, including by focusing on neighbouring countries. The wider situation in the Middle East,...
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Magyar scores three seats but fails to weaken Orbán: EU election projection
Hungary’s new political leader and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s main challenger, Peter Magyar, is projected to take three seats in the upcoming European elections but failing to weaken the unbothered Fidesz, according to Europe Elects’ latest projections for Euractiv.
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Summit with focus on Iran’s attack and EU’s competitiveness
In this episode of our ‘Today in the EU’ podcast, we’re looking into this week's EU summit and the pressing topics on the agenda.
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Integrating civil society and local authorities, a Global Gateway game-changer [Advocacy Lab Content]
The European Union’s Global Gateway strategy aims to strengthen the bloc’s global influence, providing a clear alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen believes integrating civil society and local authorities will be a game-changer.
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EU-China rift deepens as Vestager launches clean tech subsidy investigation [Advocacy Lab Content]
Dissatisfaction with the European Union is mounting in Beijing following the European Commission's launch of an inquiry into Chinese wind turbine suppliers.
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EU pledges over €900 million for Sudan, calls for war not to be ‘forgotten’
International donors committed on Monday (15 April) to spend more than €2 billion in humanitarian support in Sudan – €900 million of which will come from the EU and its member states – and better coordinate efforts to secure a sustainable ceasefire.
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