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Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals ‘a mistake’, Ribera answers Macron
European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.
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Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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EU leaders kick Israel partnership down the road despite pressure
Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.
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MEPs seek EU Commission president's resignation with censure motion
Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.
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Flights cancelled in Brussels amid strike over proposed pension reform
Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Brussels’ Zaventem and Charleroi airports as protesters took to the streets for the fifth general strike of the year to oppose the federal government’s proposed cuts and reforms to pensions.
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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga
Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.
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Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the European Parliament
MEPs are coming under increasing pressure from lobbyists on defence-related issues, according to new figures collected by Transparency International. Over the past year, lobbyists from consultancy groups, trade associations and defence firms have organised 197 meetings in total.