Donald Trump’s sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.
Category: 3. Europe
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EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-Assad recovery
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‘Thank you for the copyright’ – ABBA singer warns against diluted rights in EU AI code
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ADVERTISEMENTABBA front man Björn Ulvaeus warned MEPs in Brussels on Tuesday that he is concerned about “proposals driven by Big Tech” that weaken creative rights under the EU’s AI Act.
“I am pro-tech, but I am concerned about…
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Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
At least three people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall and storms which have battered southern France since Monday.
The bodies of an elderly couple were found in the seaside resort town of Le Lavandou, while another person died after becoming trapped in a car in Vidauban, local…
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Council of Europe support for Ukraine has reached an unprecedented scale, say participants of Kyiv meeting
The Council of Europe’s support to Ukraine has reached an unprecedented level and remains a top priority for the Organisation. This was the key message of the meetings of the Steering Committee of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine…
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Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU
The European Commission proposed a revision of the “third safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.
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Romanian election loser George Simion to challenge results in court – POLITICO
Romanian far-right leader George Simion announced Tuesday he will contest his defeat in last Sunday’s presidential election.
Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won the second round of the vote, which was rerun after a first election last November was annulled over…
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EU reviews TikTok’s ‘SkinnyTok’ content for risks to minors – POLITICO
The European Commission is intensifying its scrutiny of TikTok amid growing concern over “SkinnyTok” — an algorithm-driven content stream that targets minors and promotes extreme thinness and potentially harmful eating habits.
SkinnyTok has become a…
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Das Update von der Fraktionsebene im Bundestag – POLITICO
Eigentlich sollte jetzt debattiert und entschieden werden – doch im Bundestag geht es noch weiter um Posten, Räume und Ausschussvorsitze. Im Zentrum: die AfD, die Vorsitze dort beansprucht, aber an Union und SPD scheitert. Lösungen werden vorbereitet – bis zur Frage, wer…
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Putin and microplastics threaten bees’ survival – POLITICO
“Pollinators are central to our food systems, climate resilience, and economic security. Protecting pollinators means protecting ourselves,” said Simon Potts, professor of sustainable land management at the University of Reading and the study’s lead author.
The researchers identified…
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EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall
Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.
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