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Wed, 18/10/2023 - 12:00
Almost €14bn of European official development assistance ends up in a handful of rich member states — instead of going towards low-income nations in need around the globe, a new report uncovers.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 22:40
Whoever bombed a hospital in Gaza broke the laws of war, a top EU official has said, while warning that Middle East violence had raised the terrorism threat in Europe.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 18:25
The EU Commission has backtracked on its pledges regarding chemicals, animal welfare, and food systems — none of the much-awaited proposals featured in its 2024 work programme, unveiled on Tuesday.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 18:11
The EU is working on a ban on products made with forced labour. MEPs gave a first green light to the legislation— but progress in the Council is still lagging far behind to start the inter-institutional negotiations.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 15:55
A widening political dispute is emerging over the EU's foreign diplomacy powers, as a handful of MEPs call for the resignation of Hungary's EU commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, amid a confused Brussels' response on Israel.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 15:19
In a new report, the International Energy Agency urges governments to start planning now, because by 2040, the world needs 80m km of power grid to meet climate targets. "Plan early and do it right," said IEA director Fatih Birol.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 13:24
Russia will try — and is already trying — to benefit from the Israeli-Hamas conflict, which has an unfortunate potential to develop into a regional conflict.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 10:36
As both EU leaders of the European Council and MEPs convene, we appeal for Europe to continue supporting the vital work of UNRWA — which declared this week that it can no longer assist those in need in Gaza.
Tue, 17/10/2023 - 08:14
Two Swedish people were shot dead in Brussels on Monday by an Islamist gunman, who was "neutralised" on Tuesday morning.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 15:56
French and German negotiators will attempt to agree on a compromise for the EU electricity market reform on Tuesday.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 15:00
If innovators and legislators listen to each other, the EU's pharmaceutical reforms will transform patient care and improve the bloc's global competitiveness.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 14:46
Donald Tusk now faces the biggest challenge of his career: restoring the rule of law, safeguarding media freedom, keeping up election promises, and addressing the national debt.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 13:02
Repeated policy flip-flops and competing messaging by top EU officials over the last 10 days have already dealt a huge, possibly fatal, blow to the bloc's foreign policy credentials.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 10:51
Poland's nationalist-populist rulers lost twice over — in elections and in an anti-migrant referendum — on Sunday.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 10:36
Considering the many missed opportunities to hold Israel accountable for its violations and pursue a real peace process, the ongoing events should be a wakeup call for the EU to adherence to core values of human rights and democracy.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 10:11
The European Free Alliance (EFA) chose Raül Romeva, 52, and Maylis Roßberg, 23, as its leading candidates for the 2024 EU elections. EUobserver sat down with both to discuss the Europe they envision for the next mandate.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 07:25
In the wake of the shocking terrorist attack of Hamas in Israel and the Israeli brutal response in Gaza, EU leaders will hold an emergency meeting via video conference this week. The EU-US summit will take place on Friday.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 07:20
The European Free Alliance political party has chosen its top two candidates for the EU elections, aiming to speak up for "all" regions, minorities, and citizens.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 07:00
Tunisia's public services — starting with healthcare — are imploding due to a lack of financing. On Facebook groups of Tunisians abroad or Europeans living in Tunisia, requests for medicines are increasingly common.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 06:59
After the French troop withdrawal, European partners can and should still play a supporting role in Niger. But it's crucial that this role is characterised by humility and inclusivity.
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