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Meloni’s dangerous constitutional change in Italy big-plus
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Opinion Meloni’s dangerous constitutional change in Italy

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

The Italian prime minister’s calculation isn’t hard to understand — her party has a comfortable lead in the polls, but it’s far from an overwhelming majority. Michael Meyer-Resende and Nino ...

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EU countries reach deal on national spending rules reform big-plus
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Opinion EU countries reach deal on national spending rules reform

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Deal includes some strict targets wanted by Germany. But some softer measures help indebted countries such as France and Italy. BRUSSELS ― EU finance ministers on Wednesday clinched a deal ...

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Zelenskyy wants more details before authorizing half a million new troops big-plus
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Opinion Zelenskyy wants more details before authorizing half a million new troops

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Getting more people into uniform will put additional strains on Ukraine’s economy. KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on his military to give him a detailed plan before a ...

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Treating green tech like COVID vaccines will only benefit the rich big-plus
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Opinion Treating green tech like COVID vaccines will only benefit the rich

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Technology transfer is a crucial part of helping global south countries respond to climate breakdown, and it should be seen as a fundamental part of “loss and damage.” Max Lawson is co-chai ...

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Russia to seize energy assets from ‘unfriendly’ European countries big-plus
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Opinion Russia to seize energy assets from ‘unfriendly’ European countries

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Kremlin’s cash grab could leave German and Austrian firms out of pocket. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees granting his government power to confiscate and forcibly sell of ...

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Non-EU workers to fill gaps ‘not a plan’, warns union boss big-plus
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Opinion Non-EU workers to fill gaps ‘not a plan’, warns union boss

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

‘Getting a whole new group of people who you can treat badly until they get sick of it is not a plan,’ EU trade union chief Esther Lynch warns (Photo: EC — Audiovisual Service) Attr ...

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Germany’s Scholz tests positive for coronavirus big-plus
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Opinion Germany’s Scholz tests positive for coronavirus

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Chancellor is second leader hit by COVID-19 following EU summit. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tested positive for coronavirus, just days after EU leaders met in Brussels. “This is c ...

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Elon Musk’s X probed by EU for failing to curb toxic content big-plus
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Opinion Elon Musk’s X probed by EU for failing to curb toxic content

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Breaches of Europe’s DSA law can lead to hefty fines. Elon Musk’s X got slapped with four European Union investigations for failing to crack down on illegal content and disinformation, the ...

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European Council conclusions on Ukraine, enlargement and reforms big-plus
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Opinion European Council conclusions on Ukraine, enlargement and reforms

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

I. UKRAINE 2. The European Council recalls its previous conclusions and confirms the European Union’s unwavering commitment to continue to provide strong political, financial, eco ...

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Migration files and fiscal rules in focus This WEEK big-plus
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Opinion Migration files and fiscal rules in focus This WEEK

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

The Brussels Bubble gear up for the Christmas holiday break this week (Photo: tunnelarmr) After a bittersweet outcome from the final EU summit of the year, the Brussels Bubble will ...

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Ukraine needs a government of national unity big-plus
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Opinion Ukraine needs a government of national unity

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

The period of euphoria propelled by major military victories and territorial advances is over. So, too, is the period of grandiose promises by Ukrainian officials. Adrian Karatnycky, a seni ...

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Israeli attacks in Gaza intensify as international pressure for a truce mounts big-plus
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Opinion Israeli attacks in Gaza intensify as international pressure for a truce mounts

Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:20

Netanyahu vows to ‘fight until the end’ as dozens of people are killed in Israeli bombings. Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Sunday even as international pressure increas ...

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