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Ten years after the former terrorist organisation Eta ended its armed struggle for an independent and socialist Basque Country, representatives of left-wing Basque parties expressed sympathy with the victims on Monday. Over five decades, Eta killed more than 850 people, including members of the military, politicians and policemen, as well as journalists and civilians. The press takes stock.

The Liège Court of Appeal has handed down suspended sentences to 17 trade unionists from the Fédération générale du travail de Belgique (FGBT) for willfully obstructing traffic. In 2015, the strikers blocked a section of the E40 motorway, preventing any vehicles, including emergency services, from passing. FGBT leader Thierry Bodson now plans to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights.

Parliament calls on European Council to tackle the energy price crisis and deal with rule-of-law offenders at its 21-22 October summit meeting.

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Parliament calls on European Council to tackle the energy price crisis and deal with rule-of-law offenders at its 21-22 October summit meeting.

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Polskie Linie Lotnicze "LOT" v Commission
Competition
The General Court dismisses the actions of Polskie Linie Lotnicze ‘LOT’ against the Commission decisions authorising the mergers concerning the acquisition by easyJet and Lufthansa, respectively, of certain assets of the Air Berlin group

MEPs want to extend the EU's roam like at home policy to ensure Europeans can continue to call, message and use mobile data anywhere in the EU at no extra cost.

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MEPs want to extend the EU's roam like at home policy to ensure Europeans can continue to call, message and use mobile data anywhere in the EU at no extra cost.

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The consumption of opioid painkillers increased in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this enough to signal the risk of an opioid crisis similar to the one in the United States? Not really, experts say.

The Council today adopted conclusions inviting the EU and member states to further develop the EU cybersecurity crisis management framework, including by exploring the potential of a joint cyber unit.

The battery market is currently dominated by Asia, but the EU hopes that new laws setting strict green criteria for batteries sold in Europe will boost domestic production and help the continent to stake its place as a global leader.

Parliament voices concerns about attacks on EU media in some member states and calls for urgent action to help news media be fit for the “Digital Decade”.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Parliament voices concerns about attacks on EU media in some member states and calls for urgent action to help news media be fit for the “Digital Decade”.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Parliament calls on the Commission to propose a “European Status of the Artist”, setting out a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards for all EU countries.
Committee on Culture and Education

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