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Gregoire Lory

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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.

Focus

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.

World News

European Parliament calls for action against Russia's 'phantom fleet'

MEPs urge action against Russia’s 'phantom fleet,' calling for stricter checks, penalties, and a total ban on Russian fossil fuel imports to curb sanction evasion and safety risks.

World News

The Donald Trump effect for Europe's far-tight

The American billionaire's return to the White House and his radical rhetoric echo the electoral success of the far-right in Europe in recent months.

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Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties?

The EU would prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as next US president due to her stance on issues from trade to support for Ukraine, analysts say.

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A floating farm in Rotterdam meets the climate crisis head-on

A project that houses cows in a floating barn aims to demonstrate how farming can change its relationship with water and energy.

France

French minister Bruno Retailleau urges stricter EU migration policy

Rapidly implementing the European Pact on Asylum and Migration and revising the Returns Directive: France's Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, is announcing firm policies, even if it means moving closer to Europe's radical right.

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EU proposes delaying landmark deforestation law amid industry pressure

The European Commission's move to postpone anti-deforestation regulations has sparked criticism from environmental NGOs.

Space

State-of-the-art reproduction of Moon's surface in Europe

Europe is seeking to place itself at the forefront of missions to the Moon with a facility covering almost 1,000 square metres that reproduces the lunar surface to train astronauts for future missions.

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