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Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: European alternatives to Starlink

The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To avoid this, Ukrainian authorities are seeking alternatives from the EU.

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Young men's financial woes fueling anti-feminism in EU, study claims

Faced with the radicalisation of the discourse against women's rights, an analysis by a think tank suggests that its origin is not only cultural but also economic.

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How can EU improve tank production to cut defence dependency on US?

The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe.

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Will European air passengers receive less compensation in future?

The proposed update to European rules for obtaining compensation in the event of air travel delays could deprive 85% of passengers of compensation, according to consumer associations.

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The EU looks to reduce its dependence on Russian fertilisers

The European Commission's proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as Russia accounts for 25% of imports.

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European Parliament mulls seizure of Russian assets to help Ukraine

The total amount of frozen money is more than the entire aid provided to Ukraine by the EU over the three- year war. But taking it is not without risk.

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Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

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The importance of American combat aircraft in Europe

Europe has its own fighter aircraft industry, but many countries also rely on American models. This risks dependency on Washington.

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A business plan for a low-carbon, competitive EU

The European Commission has presented its Clean Industry Pact to support companies in the race to develop clean technologies. It has announced that it is putting €100 billion on the table initially, in response to international competition.

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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko calls for political unity in Ukraine

During a visit to Brussels, Vitali Klitschko stressed the need to stand united behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid criticism from the United States.

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Destination Europe Summit: Driving sustainable tourism forward

In partnership with Booking.com

At the Destination Europe Summit 2025, industry leaders and policy makers discussed solutions for sustainable tourism, tackling seasonality, overtourism and the environmental challenges facing Europe's top destinations.

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Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister

More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever.

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France's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad

The handover of the last French military base in Chad and the Sahel marks a loss of influence for Paris and European interests in the region.

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EU bans Bisphenol A from contact with food

The European Union regulation banning the use of bisphenol A in materials that come into contact with food officially took effect on 20 January, in an attempt to minimise exposure to the harmful endocrine disruptor.

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Musk's interference in national debates angers Europe's leaders

Several European leaders have denounced, directly or indirectly, the actions of the owner of the social network X.

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Moldova accuses Russia of provoking crisis in Transnistria

On the first day of the new year, gas supplies from Russia to Moldova's pro-Russian separatist territory were halted. For Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Kremlin is targeting Chisinau.

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European political landscape shifts right in 2024

The European elections, along with polls in Portugal and Austria, have shifted the political landscape to the right and far-right.

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Budget crisis and political turmoil: France under EU's close watch

European institutions in Brussels are paying attention not only to the financial discussions but also to the political challenges that are unfolding in France.

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EU plans to boost air and missile defence with 18 member states

Nearly 20 EU member states have signed a letter of intent to step up cooperation and share the costs of developing common defence systems.

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European governments bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP29

According to a coalition of NGOs, the European Union's national delegations brought more than a hundred fossil fuel representatives with them to Baku for the UN climate conference.

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