The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, aiming to create a more…
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Commission presents new EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan against drug trafficking to protect citizens and disrupt criminal networks
The Commission is presenting a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. Announced by President von der Leyen in the political guidelines and a key deliverable under the European Internal…
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A historic year for gold: Could prices climb higher in 2026?
Gold soared over 60% in 2025, driven by geopolitical risks, rate cuts, and central bank demand. Many experts see further upside in 2026, with gold’s role as a safe-haven asset still firmly intact.
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Only 6 countries have nuclear submarines. Does Europe need more?
As tensions between world powers deepen, European leaders and the public are increasingly interested in new and high-tech military systems – including nuclear-powered submarines.
A nuclear submarine is a sensitive technology that is currently used by only six countries: France, the United…
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Musks Krieg gegen die EU – POLITICO
Der Konflikt zwischen der EU und den USA spitzt sich zu und trägt einen neuen Namen. Elon Musk. Die Strafe der EU gegen seine Plattform X löst eine Welle politischer Angriffe aus. Musk stellt die EU infrage, verbündet sich mit rechten Akteuren und verstärkt ein…
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Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
ReutersWhile peace talks continue, so does fighting along the front line in eastern Ukraine Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the White House, as it seeks to avoid making territorial concessions to Russia.
Kyiv is set propose alternatives to the US after President Volodymyr…
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AI note-taking tool significantly reduces doctors’ paperwork time, analysis shows
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can give doctors more time with patients by slashing the amount of time they spend taking notes, according to new data…
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EU closes deal to slash green rules in major win for von der Leyen’s deregulation drive – POLITICO
The word “omnibus” has since become a mainstay of the Brussels bubble vernacular with the Commission putting forward at least 10 more simplification bills on topics like data protection, finance, chemical use, agriculture and defense.
Less paperwork
The deal struck…
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Temperature average for 2023-2025 on track to exceed 1.5C for first time, Copernicus data reveals
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As we near the end of the year, 2025 is currently tied with 2023 as the second warmest year on record, new Copernicus data reveals.
The global average…
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A sneak peek into Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison memoir – POLITICO
Thankfully, despite the noise and the inadequacy of the bed — “I had never felt a harder mattress, not even during my military service” while “the pillows were made of a strange material, perhaps plastic, and the blankets were blankets in name only” — Sarkozy managed to sleep…
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