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A desire to increase support to Ukraine was one of the reasons Germany's centre-left Chancellor gave for sacking his fiscally-conservative finance minister, but now he's backpedalling.

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In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews the Polish number 3 in the EU affairs ministry Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

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According to a new Dealroom report, Germany, the UK and France dominated the investments, capturing 87 per cent of the total funding.

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A lack of hospital and pharmaceutical reforms means 'Bulgarians will get the same healthcare while paying 16.5% more,' says former health minister.

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Delayed diagnosis causes a significant disadvantage for Hungarian patients adding cost and complexity to the already stretched healthcare system.

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His limited concessions during his address to the National Assembly have not been enough to strike an agreement.

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The coalition agreement still needs to be ratified by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties for the government to take office on 22 January.

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The secret to von der Leyen’s longevity is her special relationship with the truth – which is to say, it’s a fluid one.

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The most recent EU-China summit in December 2023 was overshadowed by similar trade tensions.

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Rather than a path to sustainability, CSRD implementation is perceived as a burden on business.

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Price spikes are triggering calls from some politicians to stop power flowing to their more needy neighbours, but Van der Straeten says Europe should instead double down on interconnections.

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Mitsotakis suggests that individual EU countries should have the discretion to choose their own climate targets.

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A union with far-right ties is proposing tighter controls on agri-food products entering France.

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The paper will not be published until after February's German elections.

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Applicants who are in debt, have a criminal record or are considered a security threat could have to wait longer for Swedish citizenship.

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Next AFET committee meetings will be held on:

• Thursday 30 January 2025, 9.00-12.30 - Brussels

AFET-SEDE-DROI calendar of meetings 2025
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
Commissioners-designate hearings
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Morawiecki will succeed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as president of the European party.

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"We do not see the need to apologise," chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Tuesday.

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On Monday afternoon, MEPs discussed the security situation in Europe and beyond as well as defence and EU-NATO cooperation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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On Monday afternoon, MEPs discussed the security situation in Europe and beyond as well as defence and EU-NATO cooperation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP