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Return or stay? The dilemma facing Syrians living in Europe

Ahmad plans to go back to Syria in two or three years' time to help rebuild the country. In the face of insecurity and instability, on the other hand, Aisha feels that a return would be premature.

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What are the consequences for the EU of political upheaval in France?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

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What can Europe do to better defend against GPS hacks from Russia?

In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.

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Europe's new fighter jet project at risk amidst ownership disputes

Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project.

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Record amount of wildfire destruction marks dark year for Europe

Experts say that the higher temperatures and lower rainfall brought by climate change are making forest fires worse.

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Ukraine safety guarantees: The torch burns between Paris and Rome

Last week, France summoned the Italian ambassador in a dispute that reveals the differences between Europeans over the security guarantees they would be prepared to provide to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement.

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Fires in Greece: helping the animals

Threatened by forest fires, local residents and associations in the Greek town of Patras are coming to the aid of livestock and wild and domestic animals.

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What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU?

The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement.

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At Pukkelpop, people with disability are also part of festival crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

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Citizens’ petition 'Stop Destroying Games' reaches 1.4mln signatures

The "Stop Destroying Games" petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.

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How can beaches be made accessible to people with reduced mobility?

In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the "Sun, Sea... Carefree" programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline.

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Belgian court prohibits transit of military equipment to Israel

Associations lodged a complaint against the Flemish government in June after military equipment bound for Israel was discovered in the port of Antwerp.

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Delegates meet for last-chance talks to reduce plastic pollution

Delegates from 176 UN member states, NGOs, scientists and industrialists are meeting in Geneva until 14 August to negotiate an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

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Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?

The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.

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Which European nations require women to do military service?

Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.

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Will anti-greenwashing directive survive EU institutions' tug-of-war?

The European Commission plans to remove a key proposal from the Green Deal, sparking controversy over greenwashing regulations and consumer protection.

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MAGA-aligned conservative groups actively lobby MEPs, report claims

US conservative organisations close to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement have met MEPs on several occasions, according to a report by Transparency International EU.

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Sustainable technology innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize

Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Mass tourism across Europe creates jobs but at what cost?

Europe recorded more than 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a hefty increase on the 416 million reported in 2005, according to UN Tourism data.

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Europe's Green parties are looking for a new lease of life

After a string of disappointing election results, European Green parties appear to be in decline. More than 40 of their leaders recently met in Brussels in an attempt to revive their fortunes.

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