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Tens of thousands gather in anti-government protest in Belgrade

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:43

Students at universities in Belgrade, Kragujevac and Niš have been protesting for weeks to demand justice and transparency following the Novi Sad train station roof collapse.

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Romanian president ‘optimistic’ about prospects for pro-European majority government

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:30

"Negotiations continue today and I am optimistic that I will be in a position to designate a prime minister after parliament votes the leaders of its two chambers," President Klaus Iohannis said.

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Panama rejects Trump’s threat to take control of Canal

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:20

José Raúl Mulino comments come a day after president-elect Donald Trump complained about the canal on his Truth Social platform.

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Slovak PM Fico on surprise visit to Kremlin to talk gas deliveries

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:10

Slovakia, which heavily relies on Russian gas, has raised concerns about the prospect of losing supplies as a contract allowing its transit through Ukraine expires by year-end.

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EU tech policy in 2025: Enforcement, competitiveness, navigating global challenges

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:06

Member states grapple with the complex task of transposing and implementing EU’s digital rulebook.

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Possible sour grapes for Sánchez in 2025

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 07:06

A Spanish ritual, believed to attract good fortune, might be what he needs in 2025.

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Top10. Draghi: The EU to consider report’s proposals or face ‘slow agony’

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 06:00

In this episode, host Evi Kiorri and economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen go through the salient parts of the report.

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Spanish farmers protest American almonds in traditional winter sweet ‘turrón’

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 06:00

Local farming unions have long criticised the industry for sourcing its key ingredients from abroad, mainly from the US, the world’s largest almond producer.

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Europe’s conifer trees severely impacted by climate change; urgent action needed [Advocacy Lab Content]

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 02:08

Forest managers are advised to diversify the pool of tree species used in forests to ensure long-term stability and reduce vulnerability to climate change.

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Believe the nuclear fusion hype, this time fusion energy is for real [Advocacy Lab Content]

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 02:02

Nuclear fusion has achieved major advances. Euractiv spoke with Andrew Holland, CEO of the Fusion Industry Association, about when Europe can expect to see fusion energy becoming a commercial reality.

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Kazakhstan’s transport renaissance paved way for global trade connectivity [Advocacy Lab Content]

Euractiv.com - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 01:50

Middle Corridor cargo transportation is up 63 per cent from January to November 2024, reaching 4.1 million tonnes.

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Agenda - Christmas and New Year recess

European Parliament - Fri, 20/12/2024 - 12:43
Parliament’s offices will be closed from Monday 23 December until Friday 3 January inclusive.

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Agenda - Holiday recess

European Parliament - Fri, 20/12/2024 - 12:43
Parliament’s offices will be closed from Monday 23 December until Friday 3 January inclusive.

Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
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Missions - AFET ad-hoc delegation to the United Kingdom - 28-10-2024 - Committee on Foreign Affairs

A seven-member strong delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) travelled to the United Kingdom from 28 to 30 October 2024. This was the first official visit of the Committee abroad in this parliamentary term. The delegation discussed possibilities for strengthening of the EU-UK partnership, in particular in foreign and security affairs.
This visit was also an opportunity to exchange views on issues of global and regional significance such as the Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Press announcement
Programme : [EN]
Mission report
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Press release - MEPs call on the EU to champion women’s rights against global backlash

European Parliament - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:44
On Thursday, MEPs finalised their recommendations for the EU's position on the upcoming UN global gathering on women’s rights in New York in March 2025.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - MEPs call on the EU to champion women’s rights against global backlash

European Parliament (News) - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:44
On Thursday, MEPs finalised their recommendations for the EU's position on the upcoming UN global gathering on women’s rights in New York in March 2025.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan

European Parliament - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:27
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions related to the respect for human rights in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan

European Parliament (News) - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:27
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions related to the respect for human rights in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Metsola to EU leaders “2025: Time to step up”

European Parliament - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 11:28
Speaking at the European Council, President Metsola called on leaders to step up in order to assert Europe’s place on the world stage.

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Press release - Metsola to EU leaders “2025: Time to step up”

European Parliament (News) - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 11:28
Speaking at the European Council, President Metsola called on leaders to step up in order to assert Europe’s place on the world stage.

Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
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