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World is far from halting deforestation, urgent government action required [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 24/12/2024 - 01:02

Calls for a 2030 emissions reduction target of at least 65 per cent, matched with halving of energy consumption by 2040 and phasing out fossil fuels by 2030. Ambitious or impossible?

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Categories: European Union

Poland’s health minister praises a year of intense action; wins for pharmacy, women’s health

Tue, 24/12/2024 - 00:46

The Polish government has allocated over €215 million to support investments in healthcare facilities in smaller towns and rural areas.

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Categories: European Union

The So-Called Chinese “Overcapacity” Is Completely Untenable [Promoted content]

Mon, 23/12/2024 - 16:00

For some time, some western politicians and press have repeatedly hyped up the so-called Chinese "overcapacity", and extended such accusation from new energy to more sectors, claiming that China exports excess capacity and hits the global market. In fact, this argument is abusing the concept of "overcapacity" and goes against both the objective facts and rules of market economy.

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Categories: European Union

France boosts security for Christmas, rights defenders cry foul

Mon, 23/12/2024 - 11:17

Lawyers and activists are concerned that the wider use of the drastic security measures put in place during the Paris Olympics could become the norm for other major public events.

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Categories: European Union

NATO chief says Zelenskyy’s criticism of Scholz is unfair

Mon, 23/12/2024 - 09:10

Mark Rutte also said that he, unlike Scholz, would supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles and would not set limits on their use.

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Categories: European Union

All eyes and hands on deck ahead of Croatia’s presidential elections

Mon, 23/12/2024 - 08:29

“I do recognise the patterns: spread lies to put doubt in people’s minds and primarily attack female politicians," Geese told Euractiv

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Categories: European Union

European liberals kick out rogue Bulgarian partner

Mon, 23/12/2024 - 08:28

Mr. Peevski is a controversial figure, sanctioned by the UK and US for corruption, ALDE stated.

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Categories: European Union

Tens of thousands gather in anti-government protest in Belgrade

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

Panama rejects Trump’s threat to take control of Canal

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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Categories: European Union

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

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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