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Russia has agreed to give Hungary a five-year delay on payments for the Russian-led expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant south of Budapest, Hungary's Finance Ministry said on Thursday (29 April).

EU27 ministers on Thursday (29 April) agreed their position on a four-year Brexit Adjustment Reserve designed to help businesses cover losses and the additional costs imposed under the new post-Brexit trade agreement with the UK.

France said on Thursday (29 April) it had started putting in measures to limit some Lebanese officials from entering the country on the grounds that they were blocking efforts to find a solution to the political and economic crisis. France...

EU lawmakers are close to reaching a compromise on a controversial regulation aimed at combating child sexual abuse online, according to a leaked compromise document obtained by EURACTIV. The negotiating process is ‘possible to likely’ to end on Wednesday (29 April), sources involved in the talks between national governments and MEPs told this website.

The Conference of Presidents recalls the importance of an adequate composition and role for the plenary of the Conference.

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The Conference of Presidents recalls the importance of an adequate composition and role for the plenary of the Conference.

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A new study from the European Commission has concluded that the current legal framework governing new genomic techniques (NGTs) is insufficient and indicated that new policy instruments should be considered to reap the benefits of this technology.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions assessing the human rights situation in Pakistan and Bolivia, and the COVID-19 situation in Latin America.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions assessing the human rights situation in Pakistan and Bolivia, and the COVID-19 situation in Latin America.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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In his re-election campaign, Donald Trump tried to hurt his rival by alluding to his age and presumed lack of stamina. He called him “Sleepy Joe”.

  This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about the ratification of the EU’s post-Brexit trade agreement with the UK. At last, we may be seeing the turning of the page on economic and diplomatic relations between the...

The 2021-2027 programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) will become the EU’s most ambitious climate and environmental programme.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The 2021-2027 programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) will become the EU’s most ambitious climate and environmental programme.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Alexei Navalny's political network said Thursday (29 April) it is disbanding, as the jailed Kremlin critic appeared in court, gaunt and shaven headed, for the first time since ending his hunger strike.

NGOs and the Ecole Polytechnique's sNGOs and the Ecole Polytechnique's student association have filed a complaint against Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné, alleging he abused his role on the university's board, which last year approved Total's plans to build a new research and innovation centre on its campus. EURACTIV France reports.tudent association have filed a complaint against Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné and X, alleging he abused his role on the university's board, which approved Total's plans to build a new research and innovation centre on its campus. EURACTIV France reports.

Open letter of an NGO coalition calling on Commission President von der Leyen to urgently tackle air pollution by developing the Green Pillar of the European Health Union for a Healthy Recovery from the Pandemic, focusing on road transport policy.

Hungary will pursue bilateral agreements recognising COVID-19 vaccine certificates that would allow citizens to travel among participating countries, the prime minister's chief of staff said on Thursday (29 April).

The COVID-19 crisis has weakened EU industry. It is crucial that we get back on track and increase long-term competitiveness. The solution is to maintain and develop the Single Market through open and fair competition, writes Simon Kollerup.