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While jihadist groups' central command has weakened, the vision of a global caliphate persists – with Europe still in the ideological crosshairs

Thursday 13 November

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Thursday 13 November

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In today’s edition: Parliament’s fragile front against the €2 trillion MFF crumbles after von der Leyen’s tactical tweaks, the EPP–Patriots alliance inches closer as MEPs prepare to vote on corporate due diligence rules, and the Commission’s top staff reviewer sparks backlash over talk of ending ‘lifetime’ EU jobs

The Republican-led House has voted largely along party lines to end the 43-day government shutdown

The IMF is right to warn that some countries will need to rethink aspects of their welfare systems to stabilise their debt. The challenge is to convince voters before bond markets force their hand

Brown bears are strictly protected under the EU Habitats Directive and can only be killed under exceptional circumstances

President Karol Nawrocki’s refusal to approve dozens of judge nominations marks a sharp escalation in his standoff with the pro-EU government, drawing accusations of a power grab

Cracking down on graft is seen as a key requirement of Kyiv's bid to join the European Union

After fighting the proposal for months, her centre-right party backed the proposal

Any link-up would mark a major escalation in collaboration between the centre ground and the Patriots for Europe

As Europe slips ever deeper into economic stagnation, it needs the Commission to fulfil its core mission, not a secret mission

As talks stall, the Danish presidency prepares a new compromise proposal

The remarks come after a month of worry, after China announced it was halting exports of rare earths for military purposes

The suspension will affect around 650,000 people in 2026 and a similar number in 2027

The investigation focuses on how the social media platform handles user appeals against content moderation decisions under the bloc's Digital Services Act

EU retailers fear the regulation could trap them in legal limbo

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Industry groups welcome EU’s Biotech Act but call for stronger support for small firms and intellectual property

Opening the 12-13 November 2025 plenary session, President Metsola led MEPs in remembering the victims of the 13 November 2015 Paris Islamist attacks.

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