Hahn’s appointment “underlines the Commission’s commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, with the aim of ensuring a functional and viable comprehensive settlement in accordance with the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and in line with the principles, values and legislation…
Category: 3. Europe
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European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules
A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament’s committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing groups.
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Costa praises Montenegro's EU progress, urges focus on 2028 membership goal
Montenegro’s president said the country hoped to “close as many chapters as possible” ahead of the next EU intergovernmental conference hosted by the Polish presidency.
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France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move
This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move which France reciprocated.
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Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy as 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off
Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d’Or trophy – consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion – that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
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Commission unveils major plan to simplify EU’s agricultural rulebook
The latest in a series of broad simplification initiatives, referred to as “omnibus” packages during Ursula von der Leyen’s second term, was unveiled in Brussels today, focusing on agriculture.
The measures are designed to reduce what the Commission sees as unnecessary…
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EU announces top lawyer’s departure on same day as ‘Pfizergate’ ruling – POLITICO
According to his job description, Calleja y Crespo oversees all proposals with legal implications and “sits in at all Commission meetings in his capacity as legal adviser to the Commission … The Commission generally follows his legal advice.”
Speaking to POLITICO, three EU officials…
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Booking your summer holiday? These destinations cost up to 17 per cent less to fly to this year
Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds.
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5 ‘Secret’ European Islands to Add to Your Bucket List, According to a Travel Influencer
Mykonos, Sicily, Ibiza, Santorini, Mallorca, Capri—we all know about these picturesque islands that dot the seas of Europe. There’s no arguing that these islands are what vacation dreams are made of; clear, turquoise waters, beautiful…
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Europe’s Digital Sovereignty is a Democratic Imperative
As artificial intelligence becomes central to global power competition, Europe finds itself at a crossroads. The question is no longer whether AI will reshape our economies, infrastructures, and democracies—it already is. The real question is:…
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