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Eight cringiest lines in EU Commissioners’ job applications

Twenty six hopefuls have sent MEPs their pitches to serve at the top of the next European Commission, due to take office within weeks. We’ve read them so you don’t have to.

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Climate Commissioner eyes chance to drive emissions cuts through tax

Wopke Hoekstra wants to use tax changes to nudge Europeans towards cleaner and greener choices in areas such as transport and heating – but he’ll face the same veto that has blocked reform for years.

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European Parliament softens stance on overhaul of medical device rules

Timetable for reforms of rules affecting medical devices not defined after calls for thorough impact assessment.

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Kallas, Kos call for less unanimity in EU foreign & enlargement policy

The two Commissioners-designate argue that unanimity is slowing down decision-making in the field they are to helm for the next five years.

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No analysis of competition impact, EU auditors said about crisis aid

As the EU loosened several times its state aid rules after the COVID-19, a report of the European auditors found that analysis of the impact on competition was missing.

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EU-Tunisia deal faces renewed criticism over human rights concerns

The European Ombudsman has called for "concrete criteria" to suspend EU funds for Tunisia in case of human rights abuse.

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EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls

Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers.

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Leaked budget plans spark fears for EU health funding

Stakeholders and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the fate of the EU budget pot dedicated to health, which may either be merged with other funds or worse, disappear, according to a leaked early blueprint.

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The key questions the EU has to answer to make 'return hubs' a reality

The project of establishing "return hubs" for rejected asylum seekers faces a myriad of challenges, including potential conflicts with international law.

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EU auditors warn of double payout risk amid shifting budget model

The EU executive has largely rejected new findings from the European Court of Auditors over its new streamlined spending approach, sparking a dust-up as it plans wider reforms to the bloc’s €1.2 trillion budget.

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French MPs are putting pressure on France over Mercosur deal

As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns.

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Oasis ticket costs spur European lawmakers to kerb dynamic pricing

Skyrocketing ticket prices for Oasis concerts in the UK and Ireland, ranging from €86 to €400, have prompted MEPs to call for stronger consumer protections while ensuring access to cultural events. The issue is expected to be brought up during the upcoming Commissioner hearings, according to MEPs.

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X evades compliance with landmark EU antitrust regulation

The European Commission confirmed that X is not designated a gatekeeper under the EU's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), meaning that the social media giant need not comply with additional compliance obligations imposed under the antitrust regulation for big platforms.

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EU calls on member states to provide emergency medical aid to Lebanon

The European Union has urged its member states to respond to Lebanon’s request for medical equipment and medications following the Israeli ground operation in the southern part of the country.

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Can the EU-Gulf countries summit help bring peace to the Middle East?

The EU and Gulf countries will held today, 15 October, their first ever summit in Brussels.

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Ukraine aligns with EU on healthcare amid crisis, says WHO

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to frequent attacks on the country's healthcare infrastructure, but also offered an opportunity for it to shape its health system towards a future aligned towards the EU.

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Von der Leyen endorses 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has signalled a willingness to offshore migration procedures, echoing growing calls from member states.

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Suspending right to asylum goes against EU law, Brussels tells Warsaw

Donald Tusk's plan to implement a "temporary territorial suspension of the right to asylum" has been met with disapproval in Brussels.

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Red Cross EU director: Brussels must keep the humanitarian flag flying

Will humanitarian assistance be relegated to a less important matter in the next Commission? We talk to Mette Petersen, director of the Red Cross's EU office.

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Could the EU’s delaying of electronic border checks be a good thing?

Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs commissioner, had previously said with utmost confidence that the scheme would launch in November.

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