It’s clear the incoming government has ironing out to do – and Brussels may once again have to brace for the fallout of a hesitant German vote.
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Germany’s government-to-be out of step on gene edited crops
It’s clear the incoming government has ironing out to do – and Brussels may once again have to brace for the fallout of a hesitant German vote.
Relations with China soured in 2021 after Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up a representative office under the name “Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania".
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Lithuanian PM seeks to restore diplomatic relations with China
Relations with China soured in 2021 after Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up a representative office under the name “Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania".
The Commission's proposal is now in the hands of the European Parliament, which will vote on it in plenary as early as May.
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Council agrees to weaken conservation rules for wolves
The Commission's proposal is now in the hands of the European Parliament, which will vote on it in plenary as early as May.
Importers can also reuse existing due diligence statements if the goods are reimported into the EU.
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What’s new in the EU’s ‘simplified’ deforestation rules
Importers can also reuse existing due diligence statements if the goods are reimported into the EU.
Moscow isn’t happy. The Russian embassy in Denmark said the decision "contradicts the current attempts to reach a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine."
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Denmark eyes drone training in Ukraine in a European first
Moscow isn’t happy. The Russian embassy in Denmark said the decision "contradicts the current attempts to reach a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine."
The insurance industry group hopes coverage limits “help speed up the development of alternatives” to forever chemicals.
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German insurers encouraged to exclude coverage of PFAS liability
The insurance industry group hopes coverage limits “help speed up the development of alternatives” to forever chemicals.
EU countries should handle applicants from these countries via accelerated procedure to then “quickly return those persons,” the proposal reads.
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Commission adopts EU-wide list of ‘safe’ countries to fast-track asylum claims
EU countries should handle applicants from these countries via accelerated procedure to then “quickly return those persons,” the proposal reads.
The paper also cuts Paris’ 2030 decarbonised hydrogen production capacity goal by about 30%.
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France questions short-term hydrogen imports in updated strategy
The paper also cuts Paris’ 2030 decarbonised hydrogen production capacity goal by about 30%.
Some of the most polluting products , such as chemicals plastics, and footwear were left out.
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From textiles to steel, Brussels reveals items to face stricter sustainability rules
Some of the most polluting products , such as chemicals plastics, and footwear were left out.
What Scholz’s farewell trips say about the chancellor’s European legacy.
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The Brief – Time for Scholz to check out
What Scholz’s farewell trips say about the chancellor’s European legacy.
Is this the moment for India and the EU to consolidate their strategic and economic relationship? There is a clear mutual benefit, but also an opportunity to solidify global influence.
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EU-India must seize ‘golden opportunity’ to crystallise their partnership, say trade experts
Is this the moment for India and the EU to consolidate their strategic and economic relationship? There is a clear mutual benefit, but also an opportunity to solidify global influence.
Biosecurity is changing its definition with the arrival of AI, now AI is rewriting the script of what Europe can do in biotechnology.
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Biotechnology and biosecurity need ‘safety first’ AI regulatory approach
Biosecurity is changing its definition with the arrival of AI, now AI is rewriting the script of what Europe can do in biotechnology.
Every day of delay "increases our vulnerability" to cyberattacks, said MEP Bart Groothuis.
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EU countries miss deadline on cybersecurity rules for critical sectors
Every day of delay "increases our vulnerability" to cyberattacks, said MEP Bart Groothuis.
The Commission will try to break the deadlock at a meeting with member state representatives in June, but farmer and industry lobbies – as well as some MEPs – are losing patience.
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EU drags its feet on one-year-old manure proposal
The Commission will try to break the deadlock at a meeting with member state representatives in June, but farmer and industry lobbies – as well as some MEPs – are losing patience.
Across Europe, budgets are being restructured towards defence.
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EU, Western aid cuts threaten ‘decades of progress’ in fight against HIV
Across Europe, budgets are being restructured towards defence.
Austrian construction company Strabag in US court seeking €350 million after Germany changed offshore laws
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Energy investment treaty under fire amid new claims against EU countries
Austrian construction company Strabag in US court seeking €350 million after Germany changed offshore laws
"We are pretty relaxed," said one EU diplomat ahead of the Italian premier's meeting with Trump. "And if Meloni uses her personal chemistry with Trump for the benefit of the EU, the better."
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Meloni lands in US as Europe’s Trump card
"We are pretty relaxed," said one EU diplomat ahead of the Italian premier's meeting with Trump. "And if Meloni uses her personal chemistry with Trump for the benefit of the EU, the better."
“Not even a wild boar could figure out what we're voting on here”, one MP complained.
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Slovak NGOs face new rules as chaotic bill clears parliament
“Not even a wild boar could figure out what we're voting on here”, one MP complained.
“Not even a wild boar could figure out what we're voting on here”, one MP complained.
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Slovak NGOs face new rules as chaotic bill clears parliament
“Not even a wild boar could figure out what we're voting on here”, one MP complained.
"Nobody fights without knowing why they are fighting,” Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said.
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Portugal: President calls for clarification of NATO’s mission, criticises Trump
"Nobody fights without knowing why they are fighting,” Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said.