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The Brief – Hard Brexit, soft reset

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 18:06
None of the deals announced today will winch the once regnant Britannia back up the economic slipway down which she slides.
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Public sector strike set to paralyse Brussels’s transport network on Tuesday

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 16:40
In short: Probably walk or take your bike if you can do so.
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New Romanian president a relief for joint EU defence efforts

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 16:33
In his campaign manifesto, Romania's new president-elect pledged to “actively participate” in joint EU defence efforts and increase military spending.
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EU and UK seal defence pact, will converge on food and energy

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 15:20
Striking "win-win" deals is what "independent, sovereign nations do", said the British prime minister.
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EU countries greenlight €150 billion loan plan for joint defence procurement

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 15:18
The "SAFE" plan is aimed at boosting joint European defence procurement, replenishing military stocks and ramping up Europe's defence industry.
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Fish and gimps! Britain’s right-wing media savages EU deal

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:33
The UK's centre-left government is getting it in the neck for its new EU relationship.
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The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers? [Advocacy Lab Content]

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:30
In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU industry more competitive.
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Netherlands continues negative trend, sees further decline in drug wait time rankings

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:15
The general manager of the Dutch Innovative Medicines Association described the figures as ‘alarming’.
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Belgian Health Minister eyes WHO support on mental health policies

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:14
In its European Mental Health Week call to action, Belgium urges EU-wide action to protect youth mental health in the digital age.
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‘Feeling the strain’: Brussels slashes EU growth forecast

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 11:02
The downgrade was mostly due to a steep reduction in the growth forecast for Germany, the EU’s largest economy, whose export-dependent industries are heavily exposed to global trade tensions.
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Meloni holds talks with Vance and von der Leyen in push for a ‘new beginning’

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:25
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about a new prison reviving memories of the penal colony in French Guiana, Estonia training for a war with Russia that NATO hopes to deter, and so much more.
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EU leaders must put egos aside to serve the European project [Promoted content]

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:00
Interview to Basque politician Lorena López de Lacalle, President of the European Free Alliance (EFA) after her re-election as the party leader. EFA is the only European political party that defends the right to self-determination as a cornerstone for European democracy.
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Bulgaria rolls out state food shops with price caps and local focus

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:57
“Store for the People” promises essential foods at no more than a 10% markup, prioritising Bulgarian-made products.
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A new prison revives memories of the penal colony in French Guiana

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:50
The facility more than 7,000 kilometres from mainland France will include a “high-security unit” designed to house drug trafficking convicts and “Islamists”.
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Portugal: Centre-right wins election, Socialists and far-right tie with 58 MPs each

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:42
The center-right AD-PSD/CDS coalition won Sunday’s legislative elections with 86 seats, while the Socialist Party and far-right Chega tied at 58 seats each after all national votes were counted.
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Meloni holds talks with Vance and von der Leyen in bid for a ‘fresh start’

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:33
On the sidelines of Pope Leo XVI’s inauguration, the meeting unfolded amid simmering EU-US trade tensions over tariffs.
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Pro-EU forces prevail on election Super Sunday but far right gains ground

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:30
A far-right surge in Portugal triggered 'a disaster of historic proportions' for the Socialists.
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EU and UK aim to end Brexit era in London summit

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:05
Negotiators were finalising details of the package – which will include a security pact – through the weekend.
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In Merz’s long shadow, Germany’s new foreign minister tries to stand tall

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:00
Johann Wadephul caught Berlin off-guard when he endorsed a higher NATO spending target of 5%. Will he be more than just Merz's messenger?
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The Chattering Classes: Merz’s new spymaster?; Chatterbox of the month; Herr Dr. Döpfner goes to Washington; Just one word: ‘workflow’

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 23:13
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