The European Commission and member states are stepping up efforts to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in clean and digital transport. At yesterday’s Transport Council in Luxembourg, the EU launched new initiatives to accelerate the rollout of innovative, zero-emission and…
Category: 3. Europe
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Plea for calm in Belfast amid violent disorder
MEPs say protests such as those seen this week in Belfast “must remain peaceful and lawful”.
The message, from the ECR Group in the European Parliament, comes in the wake of violent disturbances in the Northern Irish city.
This follows clashes over consecutive nights…
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Chinese and European Youth Invited to Showcase Creativity in International Cartoon and Short Video Contest
Young people across Europe are being invited to share their stories, ideas and creative visions of China-Europe friendship in a major international competition that offers the chance to win an unforgettable trip to China.
The Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the…
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Commission updates EU Air Safety List: Air Express Algeria added, air carriers from Kyrgyzstan removed
The Commission published its 48th update of the EU Air Safety List on 8 June. First released in 2006, the EU Air Safety List informs passengers of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not meet…
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European Union and Australia successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations
The European Commission and Australia have successfully concluded negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme. Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which addresses…
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Shaping Europe’s startup future: Commissioner Zaharieva meets young innovators in Sofia
Young voices took centre stage in Sofia, where they joined European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva to map out a more competitive and innovation-driven future for the EU startup ecosystem. Students, researchers, and early-stage founders shared their first-hand experiences and…
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How the US embassy’s mega bash became the hottest ticket in Brussels
How the US embassy’s mega bash became the hottest ticket in Brussels
Fireworks, facial recognition and a Katy Perry no-show: A look inside the grand American celebration in Brussels.
By SEBASTIAN STARCEVIC
in Brussels
Illustration by Natália…
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Burnham’s premiership may not be all that different
Mujtaba Rahman is the head of Eurasia Group’s Europe practice. He posts at @Mij_Europe.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s premiership is entering its final phase.
The U.K. leader may be insisting he will lead his Labour Party into the next election, but events both inside and outside…
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Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy
Multiple countries are pitching the Trump administration on how they can offer alternatives to the energy crisis the Iran war has sparked over the Strait of Hormuz.
They’re hoping to get political backing and financial support in Washington. And they appear to be knocking on an open…
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US launches a second straight day of airstrikes in Iran
U.S. forces launched a second straight day of airstrikes Wednesday in Iran as President Donald Trump presses for a settlement to end a war that has simmered for months.
U.S. Central Command announced what it called “self-defense strikes” against multiple targets without providing further…
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