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Press release - New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut receives his award in Strasbourg

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting.

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Press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut receives his award in Strasbourg

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting.

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New rules for biotech crops clear final hurdle in Parliament

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:59
The file has been adopted after years in limbo

Press release - New genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:53
Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - New genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:53
Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Commission tees up China clash at EU summit

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:46
EU leaders are due to discuss China and global geoeconomic imbalances on Thursday
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Fibre broadband reached an additional 18% of the EU population in three years

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:27
The EU wants to connect 100% of households with fibre-optic networks by 2030
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‘Record’ jet fuel output quells fear of European holiday disaster

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:25
Spectre of Iran oil shock grounding holiday flights fades as US, European refineries ramp up kerosene production
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Kubilius calls for curbing dominance of Europe’s top defence contractors

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:15
Procurement exemptions are used for 80% of defence contracts in the EU, he said
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Debate: G7 members back on the same page?

Eurotopics.net - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:14
The leaders of the G7 countries have agreed on tougher sanctions against Russia and new arms deliveries to Ukraine. The summit's host, French President Emmanuel Macron, described the meeting in Évian as a "moment of strategic awakening", bearing in mind that US President Donald Trump left the summit early last year, thus blocking any joint decisions. For some commentators, however, the newfound unity is illusory.
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Debate: Access to Anthropic AI models blocked: what does it mean?

Eurotopics.net - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:14
Citing national security risks, the US government is forcing AI developer Anthropic to block access to its most powerful models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, for all non-US users. In response, the company has temporarily deactivated the two models entirely. Europe's media discuss the implications of Washington's decision in the debate about digital sovereignty.
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