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Der Nationalrat verlangt Änderungen bei den Rahmenbedingungen für Unternehmen. Unter anderem möchte er die Investitionsbedingungen verbessern, Arbeitnehmer im AHV-Alter von der direkten Bundessteuer befreien und die Zahl der Vollzeitstellen beim Bund begrenzen.

Rund 5000 Menschen sind am Montagabend durch Lausanne gezogen, um gegen die für nächstes Jahr geplanten Budgetkürzungen im öffentlichen Dienst des Kantons Waadt zu protestieren. Die Mobilisierung ging nach den Zugeständnissen des Staatsrats allerdings zurück.

Die amerikanische Fernsehwelt trauert um Anthony Geary. Der Schauspieler, der als Luke Spencer in «General Hospital» zur Legende wurde, ist im Alter von 78 Jahren gestorben. Seine TV-Hochzeit 1981 verfolgten 30 Millionen Zuschauer. Ein Rekord, der bis heute Bestand hat.

Unter Trumps MAGA-Anhängern kommt es zum offenen Streit. In den Hauptrollen: Charlie Kirks Witwe Erika und die Verschwörungstheoretikerin Candace Owens. Noch hält sich Trump zurück.

Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in Berlin (Germany) on 15 December 2025.

The European Union and Lebanon held today in Brussels the ninth meeting of the EU–Lebanon Association Council. The two sides reviewed the state of EU–Lebanon relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing the bilateral partnership within the framework of the Association Agreement and partnership priorities.

On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU.
Committee on Public Health

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On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU.
Committee on Public Health

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On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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Plan includes U.S. support to deter future Russian violations

President Metsola opened the 15-18 December plenary session in Strasbourg.

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President Metsola opened the 15-18 December plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Merz said any ceasefire must be 'secured by substantial legal and material security guarantees from the United States and Europe'

Trump has previously ruled out a formal entry of Ukraine into NATO

Ursula von der Leyen's small affordable electric cars will offer carmakers a boost in meeting emission goals

It’s no exaggeration to say that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s failure to lead Europe of late is the reason we now find ourselves at this do-or-die juncture

Key ministers absent at first discussion of EU ‘grids package’

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.