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Hungarian action bans gay pride marches and allows facial recognition tools to trace participants

A compromise document shows that negotiations will continue on “filling target, filling trajectory, additional flexibilities.”

After all, the EU can’t easily ignore Turkey’s army.

Mitsotakis advisor seems to break with standard Greek positions to views closer to Turkey.

Even without the top ministry job, Felßner becomes a burden for the CDU

The announcement comes after the Commission initially promised to present the text in the fourth quarter of this year.

Lucia Simeone was arrested on charges of criminal association, money laundering, and corruption charges.

Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Committee on International Trade

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Concern was not limited to the left side of the house, as doubts about the funding of major initiatives also arose within the centre-right EPP bloc.

“We are now considering to align the timing of the two sets of EU countermeasures so we can consult member states on both lists simultaneously,” said the EU's trade chief.

Meta aims to "find parity with the US" and expand its offering over time.

Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up its political ambition: on defence and competitiveness.

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With one in four children in the EU at risk of poverty and one in three school-aged children obese or overweight, healthy school meals and proper food education are essential to securing a healthier, more equitable future for all children across Europe.

Accredited journalists are invited to an under-embargo briefing on a new survey on what the public think about the EU and its priorities.

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The Automotive industry as a whole is living through systemic changes and challenges at an unprecedented pace. Technological developments in vehicle components, together with the exponential rate of its connectivity, are making manufacturing, driving, and repair and maintenance a different reality.

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda.

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And the Dutch parliament has voted to reduce dependence on US tech.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Dutch health minister backing Critical Medicines Act, Paragon scandal revealing Denmark and Cyprus as potential spyware customers, Czech PM set to raise EU defence industry concerns at EU summit, and so much more.

Rural Europe is at a defining moment. Rising energy costs, the need for significant investments in electricity infrastructure, and increasing competitiveness challenges threaten rural businesses, industries, and communities. Nevertheless, these regions have the potential to drive sustainable growth and contribute to a just energy transition with the right policies and tailored energy solutions. This is where renewable liquid gases come into play.

"By knowingly allowing ChatGPT to produce defamatory results, the company clearly violates the GDPR’s principle of data accuracy," Noyb press release reads.