Category: 3. Europe
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Asian shares rise as the yen dips after Japan's ruling party loses majority
Asian shares rose on Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in Parliament’s lower house in weekend elections. Continue Reading
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What are Europe's most unequal countries and poorest regions?
Over a fifth of the EU’s population is currently at risk of poverty or social exclusion, says a new damning Eurostat report on living conditions. The document also highlights huge income inequalities in the Baltic states and southern Europe. Continue Reading
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Gerard Depardieu sex assault trial set to begin in Paris
Gerard Depardieu is set to go on trial in Paris on Monday, with the French actor facing two allegations of sexual assault in the country’s highest profile #MeToo case. Depardieu is accused of attacking the women while shooting the 2021 film Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters). Prosecutors say… Continue Reading
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NASA astronaut who returned from ISS released from hospital after undisclosed medical issue
The four NASA astronauts, who returned from the International Space Station last week, were initially hospitalised after splashing down on Earth. Continue Reading
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Trial of French actor Gérard Depardieu over sex assault charges starts
The trial of Gerard Depardieu starts in Paris today on charges of sexually assaulting two women. It has been announced that the French actor will not be attending court due to health reasons. Continue Reading
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How much money has the European Parliament allocated to its political groups?
This article was originally published in French The vast majority of these funds are distributed in proportion to the number of MEPs in each group. ADVERTISEMENT This year, the European Parliament adjusted its funding schedule, disbursing €31 million to political groups in… Continue Reading
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Would Trump victory keep US ahead of Europe on AI?
How a Trump or Harris win in the 5 November presidential election impact the US stance on AI development and regulation. Continue Reading
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‘Horror brought to the surface’: How European countries are grappling with their colonial histories
Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc. Continue Reading
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Inside Georgia’s critical elections: views from a Georgian MP and an EU observer | Radio Schuman
Georgia’s parliamentary elections, described as a “referendum” on alignment with Europe or Russia, concluded with the ruling Georgian Dream party claiming victory at 53.92%—a result contested by the opposition. Continue Reading
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Watchdog candidates bark at lack of EU transparency – in their own recruitment
Hopefuls to replace Emily O’Reilly probing EU maladministration are discovering what life is like at the sharp end of Brussels bureaucracy. Continue Reading