Category: 3. Europe
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EU must be ‘stronger, bolder, faster’ on Ukraine minerals, key MEP says
Euronews asked Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten, who is the European Parliament’s shadow rapporteur on Ukraine and sits for the centre-left S&D group on the foreign affairs committee, what he thinks about potential rivalry between the US and EU over access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth. Continue Reading
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Hungary's clampdown on Pride march sparks backlash
The Orbán administration has said that the country “should not tolerate” the public event this year. Continue Reading
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Europe's diplomatic flurry over Ukraine continues but prospect for quick breakthrough low
Two meetings of European leaders will take place over the coming days to discuss Ukraine and possible security guarantees. Continue Reading
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German manufacturing woes continue to keep unemployment rate high
German unemployment stayed at the highest level since October 2020, as concerns about deindustrialisation and weaker demand continued to weigh on the economy. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s unemployment rate came in at 6.2% in February, which was in line with expectations, as well as… Continue Reading
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Global filmmaking community support Iranian directors before 'propaganda' trial starts in Iran
Mohammad Rasoulof, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche and other members of the filmmaking community sign a petition supporting ‘My Favourite Cake’ directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha as ‘propaganda’ trial starts in Iran. Continue Reading
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Dig! Is Trump elbowing the EU aside as he grabs Ukraine’s mineral wealth?
Kyiv signed a raw materials deal with the EU just months before Russia invaded three years ago – but now the US is making access to the same mineral resources a condition for continued support to the battle-weary nation. Continue Reading
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UK minister quits after Keir Starmer slashes aid to boost defense spending – POLITICO
But Dodds, resigning Friday, warned it would be “impossible to maintain these priorities given the depth of the cut” and said the effect “would be far greater than presented.” The former development minister, who previously served as Starmer’s shadow chancellor, warned the move would… Continue Reading
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Big pharma urges Commission to slow down on new critical medicines rules
With the date of publication for a Critical Medicines Act fast approaching, the EU’s pharma industry is urging the Commission to slow down rather than keeping to a promise made by Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi to launch the proposal within the first 100 days of his mandate. Continue Reading
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France’s agricultural crisis: Who will be part of the next generation of farmers?
The Paris International Agricultural Show is taking place at a time when the crisis-hit farming industry is still struggling to attract new talent. ADVERTISEMENT Every year, thousands of farmers gather in Paris for one of Europe’s largest agricultural fairs showcasing livestock,… Continue Reading
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Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will, could and should win?
Who will take home the biggest awards of the night on Sunday and which film will nab Best Picture in one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory? Continue Reading