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US voters flying home in time for election prepare to face the future
During a 12-hour delay at London’s Heathrow airport, US citizens bound for New York reflected on their hopes and fears about where their next president might take the country. ADVERTISEMENT When a cohort of bleary-eyed passengers arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on a gloomy… Continue Reading
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EU-Mercosur trade deal could be 'fair,' Šefčovic promises in confirmation hearing
Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents demanding insurances for farmers and transparency. Continue Reading
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Magnus Brunner tested on thorny issue of EU’s migration overhaul — live updates – POLITICO
Let’s hope the former Finance Minister has done his homework. Tongues wagged in Brussels earlier this year after Magnus brinner was handed the immigration and internal affairs portfolio earlier this year, due to his limited experience on the matter. But he just might be… Continue Reading
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Jessika Roswall faces the music over Stockholm’s poor environmental record — live updates – POLITICO
Sweden’s Jessika Roswall is hoping to become environment commissioner at a time when the portfolio has lost much of its glamour. After last mandate’s fiesta of policymaking under the European Green Deal, this mandate promises to be quieter as the European Commission… Continue Reading
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Dubravka Šuica quizzed for trade and migration job — live updates – POLITICO
The title is deceptive. Unfortunately, the Mediterranean portfolio doesn’t involve cruise ships, olive oil or palm trees. Rather, Croatia’s Dubravka Šuica is one of three commissioner nominees to face questions on migration and the ever-important European Union… Continue Reading
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Dan Jørgensen to prove he’s ready for top EU energy and housing job — live updates – POLITICO
The energy in Europe right now is all around, well, energy — and how much it costs. And it’ll be up to Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen on Tuesday to convince the European Parliament that he has a credible plan to fix that as the European Union’s energy and housing… Continue Reading
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Ekaterina Zaharieva faces tough questions on innovation chops — live updates – POLITICO
Ekaterina Zaharieva is about to sit her first test in the Brussels bubble. Bulgaria was the only country to heed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s order to nominate both a man and a woman for the role. Ultimately, von der Leyen opted for Zaharieva, the… Continue Reading
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Lithuania hands over equipment to Ukraine as part of demining coalition
Ukraine has received 230 modern vehicles and 240 mine detectors from the Republic of Lithuania as part of the Demining Capability Coalition. The equipment was solemnly handed over in Kyiv on the territory of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War… Continue Reading
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German Prosecutors Drop Probe Against Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
German prosecutors have dropped a money-laundering investigation into Uzbek-born Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, but he will be required to pay a fine of 4 million euros ($4.36 million), the prosecutor’s office said on November 4. Continue Reading
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EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines – POLITICO
“The people of Moldova have reaffirmed their trust in your leadership, stability and commitment to a European future,” wrote European Council President Charles Michel. Moldova has found itself under enormous pressure since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in… Continue Reading
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