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Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:48
Former Italian prime minister and current Forza Italia President Silvio Berlusconi outlined his ideas for the party’s future, discussed next year’s EU elections, and levied harsh words against China in a video address he made before the Forza Italia convention...
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:47
Sweden’s ruling coalition decided on Sunday to lower the minimum fossil fuel emission reduction targets, a move criticised by the opposition as Sweden risks its 2030 climate goals, while the influential right-wing populist Sweden Democrats claim “victory”.
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:46
As the Bavarian Christian Democrats (CSU) launched their regional election campaign this weekend, leading party members faced backlash for recently paying a visit to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, known for far-right, anti-minority views. In the upcoming regional elections this autumn,...
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:45
Socialists and Democrats (S&D) have always been able to cooperate with all pro-European forces in the European Parliament, but the centre-right European People’s Party’s movements towards collaboration with the far right oversteps our “pro-EU red line” and risks upsetting this...
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:30
With almost fifteen years passed since the entry into force of the EU’s current treaties, every day there is new evidence that an update and adaptation is needed, writes Guy Verhofstadt. Guy Verhofstadt is an MEP for Renew Europe, co-chair...
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:29
EU lawmakers' push to phase down fluorinated gases may score the most significant climate victory of the decade and rid Europe's heat pump market of China’s imports, argues Davide Sabbaddin.
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:22
Russia launched a large-scale wave of strikes on Kyiv and across Ukraine sowing destruction and injuries, officials said early on 8 May, as Moscow prepares for its cherished Victory Day that marks the anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany.
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 06:04
The Albanian government has opened the consultation process on a law to promote the production and use of Renewable Energy Sources for the Transport sector through the use of biofuels for internal combustion engines as a part of the process...
Sun, 05/07/2023 - 06:54
King Charles III was anointed and crowned on 6 May in Britain's biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a display of pomp and pageantry that sought to marry 1,000 years of history with a monarchy fit for a new era.
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 06:49
Russia's main mercenary group announced plans to withdraw from the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but Ukraine said the fighters were reinforcing positions to try to seize it before Russia marks World War Two Victory Day next week.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 17:58
As the bloc's economy struggles under high energy prices and an uncertain financial outlook, EU legislators are trying to find ways to strengthen the competitiveness of EU companies.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 17:27
European telecom operators have been struggling to keep up with the growing demand for bandwidth capacity, technological transformation, and international competitors.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 17:27
The European telecoms sector’s declining profits and international competitiveness have long been a cause for concern amongst business practitioners, leading to louder calls for the sector to be restructured.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 16:47
The liberals, socialists, greens, and left groups in the European Parliament have criticised plans for an EU Ethics Body by the European Commission during an exchange with Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 16:33
If you're a music fan, village people might bring to mind catchy tunes and funky outfits. But for EU party group(ie)s, they might be the key to winning the upcoming elections.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 16:20
"Come back, Mr President" was Viktor Orbán’s rallying cry at the second annual meeting of the US Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) on Thursday (4 May). It does not take a genius to figure out that it was Donald Trump he was referring to. And the momentum is still building.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 14:00
The European People’s Party (EPP) is the only party on the right side of the political spectrum to select candidate for the presidency of the European Commission, the so-called spitzenkandidat, as the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and Identity and Democracy group (ID) oppose the process.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 12:00
As the world’s largest interconnected power market, integration is a competitive strength for the European Union. In redesigning its power market, amidst energy challenges and geopolitical tensions, Europe must embrace integration and innovation to secure its energy resilience and low carbon future.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:54
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “We are committed to continuing to make full use of this cooperation forum to deepen the transatlantic partnership to...
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:43
A new industry coalition launched on Thursday (4 May) aims to promote sustainable energy storage technologies that will increase the resilience of Europe’s power grid and open the door for more renewables.
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