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Shmyhal, Borrell discuss Ukraine’s European integration
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with EU High Representative Josep Borrell during which the two discussed Ukraine’s European integration. Shmyhal said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “We appreciate a positive assessment of… Continue Reading
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Why Cigna Deal With Humana Made Little Sense To Begin With
The Cigna Group headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut, US, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Photographer: … [+] Joe Buglewicz/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP The Cigna Group Monday confirmed “it is not pursuing a combination with Humana.” Despite speculation in certain media outlets,… Continue Reading
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Zelensky congratulates United States on Veterans Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the United States on Veterans Day and thanked Americans for their support of Ukraine. The head of state posted his greetings on X, Ukrinform reports. Zelensky said Ukraine “joins our closest ally, the United… Continue Reading
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Stéphane Séjourné to face grilling on competition policy — live updates – POLITICO
It’s the big day for Stéphane Séjourné. The former French foreign minister is set to face members of the European Parliament today as he vies to become the European Commission’s executive vice president for prosperity and industrial strategy. It’s one of the most… Continue Reading
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Roxana Mînzatu faces MEPs in her debut commissioner hearing — live updates – POLITICO
Roxana Mînzatu has only been an MEP for a matter of months. Now, she has to demonstrate if she’s up to the task of commissioner. Romania nominated Mînzatu after initially putting forward a male candidate, in response to European Commission President Ursula von der… Continue Reading
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Kaja Kallas on foreign and security policy — live updates – POLITICO
If not for Russia’s full-scale assault on Ukraine, Kaja Kallas might not have emerged as one of the most prominent voices on European foreign affairs. As prime minister of Estonia, Kallas rang the alarm bells about Russian aggression, pushing the EU to supply Ukraine with… Continue Reading
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Teresa Ribera seeks powerful economy-meets-climate post — live updates – POLITICO
Why stop at climate? Let’s toss in economic transformation and competition as well. It’s an approach the EU has never tried before, making Teresa Ribera a fascinating test case as she glides toward becoming one of the EU’s most powerful commissioners of all… Continue Reading
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Raffaele Fitto on cohesion and reforms — live updates – POLITICO
Keep your moccasins on and the espresso at the ready because things are about to get awfully Italian in Brussels. Giorgia Meloni’s man, Raffaele Fitto, hits the auditorium to defend his expertise and diplomatic credentials while being considered for an executive vice… Continue Reading
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Finland’s commissioner hearing: Henna Virkkunen on tech sovereignty, security and democracy — live updates
Finland’s commissioner hearing: Henna Virkkunen on tech sovereignty, security and democracy — live updates Continue Reading
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Don’t prejudge Trump on Ukraine, French foreign minister urges – POLITICO
Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war in Ukraine in one day and has vowed to stop aid to Kyiv. He also said Ukraine should have “given up a little bit” to appease Moscow. “Any deal, even the worst deal, would’ve been better than what we have right now,” Trump said… Continue Reading
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