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European Parliament wrongly withheld files from Qatargate MEP, court rules
Times of Malta
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July 11, 2025
The EU’s General Court has overturned the European Parliament’s decision to withhold key documents from former Greek MEP Eva Kaili, in what is being hailed as a procedural victory for her. Kaili, who was a vice-president of the Parliament at the...
Italy to provide over €30 million for restoration of cultural landmarks damaged by Russia in Odesa
Ukrainska Pravda
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July 11, 2025
Aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Odesa Philharmonic named after David Oistrakh on Facebook Italy will provide Ukraine with more than €30 million in non-repayable aid to restore the cultural heritage of Odesa Oblast. Source: Ministry of...
EU ministers searches for forever chemicals in their blood
Baltic News Network
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July 11, 2025
European environment ministers have taken blood tests to look for the forever chemicals in a public campaign, shedding light on the worrying presence of the toxic substances, writes Politico. Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are perfluorinated and...
Europe’s international fishing deals must include greater transparency, NGO group urges
SeafoodSource
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A new report from a group of environmental NGOs said that transparency failures and limited public access to critical data are just a few of several reasons why it is essential to reform the European Union’s sustainable fisheries partnership...
EU May Cut Farm Subsidies to Fund Ukraine Accession, Warns Hungarian MEP
Hungary Today
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July 11, 2025
The European Commission is preparing to reduce common agricultural subsidies in order to finance the costs of Ukraine’s accession to the EU and the higher repayments on loans taken out earlier, Fidesz MEP Csaba Dömötör told MTI in Strasbourg. The...
Germany Hits Gas Storage Milestone After Sharp Price Drop
Financial Post
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July 11, 2025
The start of the year was marked by persistent worries about Germany’s gas inventories, with traders concerned at the time that the government may have to intervene in the market and cause substantial price disruptions, as was the case during...
Germany updates: Bundestag postpones vote on top judges
Deutsche Welle
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July 11, 2025
Skip next section Vote on all three Federal Constitutional Court judges postponed 07/11/2025July 11, 2025Vote on all three Federal Constitutional Court judges postponed The Bundestag vote for appointing three new Federal Constitutional Court...
EU, Israel agree to send aid to Gaza
News Today Net
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July 11, 2025
At the same time, reports say an Israeli airstrike killed 10 children and five adults outside a clinic in central Gaza. They were waiting for medical help. The aid deal was announced just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left...
Minister: Public to be consulted on CSME free movement
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 11, 2025
News Paula Lindo Just Now Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Sean Sobers speaks at a post-cabinet media briefing Red House, Port of Spain on July 10. - Jeff K. Mayers Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers says the government is...
Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms
Express & Star
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July 11, 2025
Long-awaited plans to crack down on the “misleading tactics and confusing processes” used by private parking companies have been launched. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said its consultation on a legislation-backed code...
European leadership seeks to mobilize continent for war against Russia — Lavrov
TASS
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11. /TASS/. The current leaders of Europe have forgotten the lessons of history and are once again attempting to mobilize the continent for war against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at a press conference...
Europe open: Latest Trump tariff move hits sentiment
ShareCast
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The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3% at 550 with Germany’s DAX 0.54% lower and France’s CAC 40 declining by 0.45%. Trump said Canada faced the duties separate from those already placed on the steel, auto and copper sectors. Investors are...
EU finalises General-Purpose AI Code of Practice ahead of AI Act rollout
Innovation News Network
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July 11, 2025
This comprehensive voluntary framework is designed to guide the development and deployment of powerful AI systems in the EU. The Code aims to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation, offering a practical path for developers to align with...
EU chief survives no confidence vote
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 11, 2025
EU chief survives no confidence vote BRUSSELS -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against...
Germany backs second phase of UNICEF-WFP resilience programme in Northeast Nigeria with €20m support
Business Hallmark
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July 11, 2025
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding lives and strengthening resilience in Northeast Nigeria with the launch of the second phase of a joint UNICEF-World Food Programme (WFP) initiative targeting vulnerable communities...
EU Power Grab? Brussels Makes Hungary Scapegoat as it Tightens Grip on Member States
The European Conservative
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July 11, 2025
Brussels is taking new steps to tighten its control over EU member states, using both financial pressure and constitutional mechanisms to enforce what it calls ‘rule-of-law’ standards. These moves reflect an increasingly autocratic tendency within...
EU Data Watchdog Launches New Investigation into TikTok over China-Based Data Storage
EUToday
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July 11, 2025
6The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened a fresh inquiry into TikTok following the company’s disclosure that personal data of European users had been temporarily stored on servers in China. The development adds to mounting regulatory...
France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Germany updates: Bundestag elects new constitutional judges
Deutsche Welle
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July 11, 2025
Skip next section Banning the AfD triggers conflict in Germany's coalition 07/11/2025July 11, 2025Banning the AfD triggers conflict in Germany's coalition German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has said he rejects the idea of banning the...
European Investment Bank approves €168M for second Malta-Italy interconnector
Offshore Energy
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July 11, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved financing in the amount of approximately €168 million for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new ~122-kilometer-long 225 MW HVAC...