Six EU countries are challenging the upcoming Digital Networks Act, pushing to keep national control over key telecom rules. Meanwhile, European consumers, trade partners, and the EU’s own watchdog cast doubt on the Commission’s plans.
Category: 3. Europe
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Digital Networks Act: new pushback from 6 EU member states
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EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan
European Union leaders are coming to terms with the idea that an emergency funding solution to keep the Ukrainian economy afloat will have to be deployed after Belgium raised the bar higher to unlock a reparations loan that would bolster Kyiv’s finances.
The solution could see the EU raise…
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Who is Anok Yai – and why is she the most influential model of 2025?
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Anok Yai the 2025 Model of the Year. The award recognises her considerable global influence, impactful campaigns for major brands like Yves Saint Laurent, role in championing representation in the global fashion industry as well as redefining beauty…
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Cold weather, Christmas trees, and dust: Why your allergies may flare up this Christmas
Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.
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France blames climate change for ‘deteriorating’ wine industry. But is uprooting vines the solution?
France has turned to the European Union for help after announcing additional funds to help rescue its “deteriorating” wine industry.
Earlier this week, the French Agriculture Ministry confirmed it has allocated €130 million to finance a new, permanent vine-pulling plan to “rebalance…
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Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out
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An entire Scottish village has been invited to visit Austria next year, as part of a new tongue-in-cheek “cultural initiative”.
Vienna’s tourist…
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Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan really destabilise European bond markets?
EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine have prompted warnings that the move could push up government borrowing costs. But experts told Euronews Business that any impact on European debt markets is likely to be limited.
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Orbán’s visit to Putin ‘a middle finger’ to the EU and ‘a hostile act’ for Europeans
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has completed a controversial visit to Moscow, where he looked to seal deals on energy and maintain his ties with…
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Drone strike hits Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves
A Russian drone and missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured seven others, city officials say.
Early on Saturday morning residential buildings in several districts were hit and loud explosions could be heard across the city.
Kyiv’s mayor Vitaly…
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published on Caglecartoons.com, Nov. 27, 2025. | By Schot 
First published on Caglecartoons.com, Nov. 27, 2025. | By Arend van Dam 
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