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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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Letta to call for US-IRA-style funding, pan-European state aid contribution scheme
Europe must urgently enact measures to push a “competitive industrial strategy” rivalling the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including through an EU-wide state aid contribution mechanism, Enrico Letta will tell the 27 EU leaders in a special report on Thursday (17 April).
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The Brief – Spot the differences: Attacks on Israel and Ukraine
It’s the same drones and almost the same missiles. But Israel’s outstanding air defences and the decisive help it got from a mighty coalition of allies, including the US, wildly surpass anything Ukraine can hope for.
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Brawl in Georgia parliament over ‘foreign influence’ bill
Scuffles broke out in Georgia's parliament on Monday (15 April) over the government's re-introduction of a controversial "foreign influence" bill that critics say mirrors repressive Russian legislation used to silence and intimidate dissidents.
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Our ocean is bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Greater protection is urgently needed.
Last month brought grim news: The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral system in the world, is experiencing its fifth mass bleaching event in the past eight years. Unfortunately, it’s far from alone. Reef habitats in the Atlantic, Pacific, and potentially Indian Oceans are also likely to experience bleaching in the coming months.
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EU justice chief Reynders defends EU supply chain law against German liberals’ rebuke
German social democratic ministers for Labour, Hubertus Heil, and economic development, Svenja Schulze, have defended the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) against criticism from their coalition partner, liberal FDP.
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ECB and cheap gas to blame for heat pump slump, says lobby group
The Brussels lobby group for heat pumps has blamed a 5% slump in 2023 sales on higher interest rates and cheap natural gas, based on a 16-country analysis.
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Bulgarian commissioner: To adequately finance R&D, the EU needs private capital
Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth shared with Euractiv in an interview her views on how to fill the gap in financing of science and innovation in the member states which stands at €100 billion per year.
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Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
Russian Copper Company (RCC) and Chinese firms have avoided taxes and skirted the impact of Western sanctions by trading in new copper wire rod disguised as scrap, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Ukraine should get same support as Israel after Iran strike, Czech politicians say
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Bulgaria’s famous pro-Russian journalist being tapped to stand in EU elections for pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane, Czech politicians saying Ukraine should receive the same support as Israel following Iran strikes, and so much more.
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Famous pro-Russian journalist asked to join EU election race
Bulgarian National Radio journalist Petar Volgin, known for his pro-Russian positions, has been asked by the party structure of the pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane to stand in the European elections.
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