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EU to review Palestine aid to avoid 'indirect' financing of terrorism

The European Commission confirmed on Monday evening it was launching an urgent review of its financial assistance for Palestine to ensure "no EU funding indirectly enables any terrorist organisation to carry out attacks against Israel."

9 October 2023

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Children of Tunisian political prisoners request ICC probe

The children of four opposition figures imprisoned in Tunisia have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into the political persecution and human rights violations allegedly committed by President Kais Saied's government.

5 October 2023

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Hoekstra and Šefčovič approved for top EU climate jobs by EP committee

The European Parliament's environment committee has approved the bids of Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič to spearhead the Green Deal agenda, with a final vote on their appointments expected on Thursday.

4 October 2023

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Endorsement of Hoekstra and Šefčovič for commissioner jobs delayed

EU commissioner-designates Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič need to do more to convince the European Parliament's environment committee they have what it takes to spearhead the EU’s green transition.

3 October 2023

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The Commission wants a €66bn EU budget top-up. MEPs want €10bn more

The European Parliament called on Tuesday on the European Union to urgently top up its long-term budget by €10 billion more than the proposal currently on the table to respond to unforeseen crises.

3 October 2023

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EU climate chief nominee vows more ambition in parliament hearing

Former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra struck back on Monday evening against accusations that he lacks the credentials needed to spearhead the EU's climate action policies.

2 October 2023

Europe

'Time bomb’: The abandoned war weapons poisoning the Baltic sea

A staggering 300,000 tonnes of deadly wartime weapons lie scattered on the Baltic seabed.

29 September 2023

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EU must close raw materials deals to avoid being ‘weaponized' - Breton

The EU risks being ‘weaponized’ by other nations unless it moves urgently to close more trade deals for the supply of critical raw materials, EU commissioner for internal market Thierry Breton said on Thursday.

28 September 2023

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Young people sue 32 nations for climate inaction at human rights court

Six young people from Portugal took on 32 countries in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday for failing to protect them against climate change.

27 September 2023

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ECB interest rates to remain high for as long as needed - Lagarde

The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde signalled on Monday that borrowing costs may have reached their peak, but will remain high for as long as it takes to curb inflation.

25 September 2023

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EU slashed second-quarter imports of Russian energy - Eurostat

The EU's imports of Russian oil and gas continued to decrease steeply in the second quarter of this year, according to new data released by the EU's statistical office Eurostat.

25 September 2023

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EU risks breaking aid rules in bid to curb African migration - Oxfam

The European Union could be breaching international rules by using aid intended to promote development in Africa to stem migration into Europe, according to a new report by Oxfam.

21 September 2023

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Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs call for EU sanctions on Azerbaijan

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) denounced the EU’s inaction in response to the unfolding Nagorno-Karabakh crisis on Wednesday, calling on the bloc to impose economic sanctions on Azerbaijan.

20 September 2023

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Brussels backs 10-year extension for EU glyphosate use

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that it will recommend re-approving the use of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years.

20 September 2023

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Germany, France pitch EU reform as bloc prepares for new members

France and Germany on Tuesday will present their joint pitch on how the EU could adapt to new members during a meeting of European affairs ministers in Brussels.

19 September 2023

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Tunisia denies entry to five MEPs on foreign affairs committee

The Tunisian authorities have denied entry to five members of the European Parliament's foreign affairs (AFET) committee, who were due to start an official mission to the country on Thursday.

14 September 2023

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EU parliament divided on plans to review wolves' conservation status

The European Commission's plans to review the conservation status of the wolf in Europe has divided the European Parliament.

13 September 2023

European Union

Brussels unveils new rules to support small and medium-sized companies

The European Commission revealed on Tuesday a new recovery package for Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as revised EU corporate taxation rules.

12 September 2023

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EU lawmakers clash over controversial Tunisia migration deal

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) clashed on Tuesday over the EU's controversial migration agreement with Tunisia.

12 September 2023

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European Parliament confirms Iliana Ivanova as new EU innovation chief

The European Parliament has backed the appointment of Iliana Ivanova as the new European Commissioner for Innovation and Research.

12 September 2023