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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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How can the EU respond to companies moving their production elsewhere?

MEPs are calling on the European Parliament to take action against industrial relocations after the BSH Domestic Appliances group announced the closure of a 650-employee factory in Spain.

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Sperm donation policies in Europe questioned after cancer scare

A Danish donor, unknowingly carrying a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of cancer, is said to have helped conceive at least 67 children, 10 of whom now have cancer.

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Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water

The European Commission plans to support water treatment to eliminate forever chemicals (PFAS), according to the European Water Resilience Strategy, adopted in Brussels on Wednesday.

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European Parliament: Turkey joining on hold, no progress since 2018

Turkey's EU accession process remains frozen due to democratic backsliding, despite the Mediterranean country's strategic importance and cooperation on migration, MEPs said in their latest report.

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New India-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions

Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

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Press freedom in Europe deteriorating, Reporters Without Borders says

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating.

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Was Pope Francis really that progressive?

Nicknamed the "Pope of the Poor," Pope Francis dedicated his pontificate to the most disadvantaged. However, analysts say there were very limited changes in the area of women's rights.

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Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to the US

Some European companies are rushing to export their products across the Atlantic for fear of additional surcharges. We report from the port of Antwerp in Belgium.

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How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?

In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets will be subject to a 10% tariffs like most products imported into the US.

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Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath

The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China could lead to an influx of Chinese products onto the European market.

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Cheers! Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine

The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine.

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What impact will US tariffs have on Europeans' wallets?

The 20% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on European products could drive down prices on the continent.

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Survival kits for Europe - fearmongering or necessary preparedness?

The far right accuses the European Commission of sowing fear, after its presentation of the resilience kit which aims to provide self-sufficiency in case of crisis.

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Who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?

The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment.

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