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EU Parliament plenary to discuss Greece’s rule of law

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 07:26
Following an initiative of the European Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the EU Parliament will discuss for the first time at a plenary session the critical situation of the rule of law and the wiretapping scandal that has shaken Greek politics....
Categories: European Union

Industry source: EU should learn from US Inflation Reduction Act

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 07:13
Instead of nagging, the EU should take lessons from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by stopping “punishing” its own industries and starting to help them drive decarbonisation, a high-ranking source from Europe’s aluminium sector told EURACTIV.
Categories: European Union

French lawmakers rubber-stamp Renewable Acceleration Law

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 07:08
French Senators on Tuesday (7 February) gave their final approval to the Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill, marking another step in France's attempt to catch up with its failed 2020 target on renewables.
Categories: European Union

US, UK and Australia carry out China-focused air drills

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 07:08
The United States, Britain and Australia carried out joint air drills on Wednesday (8 February) over the Nevada desert and beyond as part of an effort to simulate high-end combat operations against Chinese fighter aircraft and air defenses.
Categories: European Union

NATO praises Albania for role in regional, European stability

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:57
NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer praised Albania for its contribution to regional and international security, particularly regarding the eastern flank of Alliance territory. Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009, and it has remained a strong...
Categories: European Union

Bulgaria looks into excess spending after Bulgargaz-Gazprom fallout

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:56
Two ministers from former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov’s government and the former CEO of state company Bulgargaz are under investigation for allegedly generating millions in losses after Russia cut gas ties with Bulgaria last year.
Categories: European Union

Oil transit fees at heart of Slovak-Croat dispute

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:55
Croatian state oil transportation company Janaf slapping a several million-per-year raise to its oil transit fees has made it difficult for Slovak oil refinery Slovnaft to rid itself of Russian crude.
Categories: European Union

Czechia against EU Euro 7 standards, calls for proposal changes

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:55
Czechia opposes the European Commission’s Euro 7 emission standard, which intends to reduce nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions that are emitted by vehicles, said Transport Minister Martin Kupka, who wants to discuss the issue with Commissioner Thierry Breton on Friday.
Categories: European Union

Controversy over Polish military purchases

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:54
Poland has purchased second-hand vehicles worth €2.24 billion as part of its bid to modernise the military, following a big increase in spending since the war in Ukraine started, according to the WNP.pl portal. Warsaw ordered 189 K2 tanks and...
Categories: European Union

Opposition reiterates calls for Sanchez to resign amid controversial sexual law reform

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:52
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the centre-right opposition Partido Popular had a heated exchange in parliament Wednesday over reforms that were adopted since Sanchez’s government entered office, with the opposition reiterating its calls for Sánchez to resign. While being one...
Categories: European Union

‘Strong indications’ Putin involved in MH17 downing, prosecutors say

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:51
International prosecutors said they had found "strong indications" Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the use in Ukraine of a Russian missile system which shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) over the east of the country in 2014.
Categories: European Union

Portuguese president wants faster implementation of recovery plan

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:50
The implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan must be accelerated, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Wednesday, announcing that he will also receive Prime Minister António Costa for an update next week. The president made these comments...
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Italian government pours €125 billion into healthcare

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:50
Staff shortages and long waiting lists for treatment have prompted the Italian government to allocate €125 billion to the national health system, announced Health Minister Orazio Schillaci on Wednesday. Healthcare facilities in all parts of Italy are complaining of a...
Categories: European Union

How to prepare our grids for electric trucks 

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:44
Trucks represent less than 2% of Europe’s vehicles but cause 25% of road transport emissions, and their electrification is key to meeting the EU's climate goals. Decision makers, energy regulators, and grid operators should move quickly to optimise the charging infrastructure, writes Julia Hildermeier.
Categories: European Union

Terror threats against Sweden increase

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:40
Terrorist threats against Sweden have increased, the Swedish Security Service warned in a press release on Wednesday, citing the burning of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in February as one of the main reasons. According to intelligence services, Sweden...
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Belgian parties face backlash over temporary Iran deportation ban proposal

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:36
Asylum State Secretary Nicole de Moor heavily criticised the request for a temporary suspension of deportations to Iran that was put forward by political groups from the majority and the opposition on Wednesday. Asylum issues resurfaced in the public discourse...
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Invited by Russia, Roger Waters tells UN: Ukraine invasion illegal

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:33
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters on Wednesday (8 February) addressed the UN Security Council at Russia's invitation, condemning Moscow's invasion of its neighbor as illegal - though adding he believed it was provoked - and calling for a ceasefire.
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Austria threatens to block EU summit conclusions on migration

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:33
Austria will block the joint final European Council declaration at the two-day summit starting on Thursday if the EU does not adopt a harder line on migration, Chancellor Karl Nehammer told Die Welt on Wednesday. In the run-up to the...
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France to ‘accompany’ Ukraine to victory, reconstruction

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:29
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his full commitment to accompany Ukraine to victory and during reconstruction after the war, following a dinner at the Elysée with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy  on Wednesday evening. “Russia cannot...
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Agreements regarding Kosovo must be implemented, says US Ambassador to Serbia

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 06:26
Agreements regarding Kosovo, including on the Association of Serb Majority Municipalities, must be implemented, said US Ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill said on Wednesday, adding that the US wants to be a part of the implementation process. The US wants...
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