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Denmark’s Christian coming-of-age ritual gets a secular rethink
Young Danes are increasingly questioning the religious meaning of confirmation, a Christian rite that has become one of the country’s defining coming-of-age rituals, while turning to secular alternatives that keep the milestone without the church.
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EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China
As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field".
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Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine
Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.
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Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war
As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.