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EU commits €9 billion to Western Balkans but divisions persist

EU leaders met in Slovenia to reaffirm their intention to welcome the six Western Balkan countries but failed to deliver major political breakthroughs.

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How Europe is preparing for a blockchain future

Blockchain and cryptos often go together, but the ledger technology can be used to build trust between governments too.

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Euroviews. Angela Merkel's complicated legacy for Germany's working women

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's labour policies during her tenure are behind what young women in Germany now expect.

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Europe's week: State of the EU speech and new rules for non-EU workers

The European Commission President gave her annual State of the European Union speech to MEPs in Strasbourg this week.

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VDL pitches European Chips Act to boost the EU's tech self-reliance

Some might say Brussels is pitching the European Chips Act in a bid to Ketchup up with the rest of the world.

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Euroviews. VDL's State of the Union speech was a big missed opportunity | View

In her hour-long speech, the Commission President failed to address the most immediate concerns of EU citizens and companies, argues law professor Alberto Alemanno.

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What do MEPs think of von der Leyen's State of the Union speech?

Euronews speaks with Members of the European Parliament to see how they feel about the many proposals and priorities that von der Leyen outlined during her annual speech.

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What are the key takeaways from Wednesday's State of the EU speech?

The fights against COVID-19 and climate change as well as migration, respect for rule of law and a European defence policy are the main issues Brussels will wrestle with in the coming months.

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State of the Union: Did von der Leyen deliver on last year's promises?

Euronews looks at what progress has been made on promises from last year's State of the Union speech

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Europe's week: VDL set for annual speech amid MEPs' Strasbourg return

MEPs will return to Strasbourg next week where the European Commission president will give her annual State of the European Union speech.

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Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

Dutch liberal MEP Sophie in 't Veld told Euronews that action needs to be taken against Hungary and Poland before it is too late.

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Ursula von der Leyen says it is a 'moral duty' to help Afghans

“This resettlement of vulnerable people is of utmost importance,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “It is our moral duty.”

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Euroviews. VDL must act now to rescue Afghans working with EU missions | View

"At this very moment, the Taliban are walking from door to door in Kabul. The local personnel of the EU missions are in imminent danger in these hours."

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'We've delivered': 70% of EU adults have one vaccination, says VDL

The target of 70% of EU adults having at least one vaccination has been reached. And a total of 57% of people aged 18 and over are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 across the EU.

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Europe's week: Macron's vaccine push, EU's green plans and deadly floo

The trio of stories occupying minds in Brussels this week.

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EU now has enough COVID-19 jabs to fully vaccinate 70% of adults

The Commission chief said in a statement that some 500 million doses will have been distributed to the 27 member states by Sunday.

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Slovenia's EU presidency off to a rough start

Slovenia has kicked off its six-month EU Council presidency, with Prime Minister Janez Janša already under fire for attacking judges and name-shaming journalists.

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Europe's week: Slovenia takes over Council presidency

From Portugal handing over the baton of the EU's Council presidency to Slovenia to the EU and UK extending the Northern Ireland protocol grace period, here are the top stories in Brussels this week.

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Brussels Economic Forum 2021: How can the bloc recover from COVID?

On June 29, international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders will come together at the Brussels Economic Forum.

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Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected.