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German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade: Germany's economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
EU Weighs Sanctions on Russian LNG Projects, Transshipments: The European Union is discussing with member states proposals to sanction key Russian liquefied ...
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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...
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Macron aims to cement French influence in EU, lift party fortunes with landmark speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
- A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.
- Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.
- Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
- Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
Portugal's democracy turns 50: Thousands to commemorate Carnation Revolution: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on ...
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EU auditors warn against combustion engine ban: EU must not weaken industrial sovereignty and financially overtax citizens with “ambition in climate ...
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Building interest rates are rising again: How expensive will it be to build a house?
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EU Raises Stakes With Chinese Medical-Device Probe: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European ...
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Quick Glance: EU Raises Stakes With Chinese Medical-Device Probe
- The EU launched a probe into Chinese medical-device procurement, prompted by concerns that the government in Beijing unfairly favors domestic suppliers, risking tensions ahead of Xi Jinping's upcoming visit.
- The investigation will collect information from companies and member states and must be concluded within nine months. If it confirms a lack of reciprocity, the EU could restrict Chinese access to its tenders.
- This move follows a decision last year to begin an anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicles made in China, potentially leading to new tariffs by July.
- Chinese leaders have rebutted European and US criticism of market distortion in favor of domestic firms, but doubts persist regarding Beijing's extensive use of public support.
Democracy in danger: “You long for strength when you feel particularly weak and small”
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Far-right AfD reels as German lawmakers slam party over espionage and corruption allegations
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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China: Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against ...
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U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...
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Sweden Calls for Ban of Russian LNG Ahead of EU Meeting: The EU continues to inch towards a comprehensive ban of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024: From higher ticket tax on air travel from Germany to several public holidays, here are the changes happening in ...
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Ukraine: USA takes the lead in providing support. EU must do more: In the long term, Europeans cannot rely on America to take responsibility for European ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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China spying: Krah stays on as top AfD European candidate : Alternative for Germany politician Maximilian Krah will stay on as the AfD lead candidate in ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030: The EU is declaring war on single-use plastic: From 2030, all packaging is to be recyclable ...
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Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Germany plans to resume UNRWA cooperation after independent report: The German government says it plans to resume its cooperation with the UN Relief and Works ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
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Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
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German leader says Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help
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German business sentiment rises more than expected in April, Ifo finds: German business morale improved more than expected in April, a survey showed on Wednesday ...
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
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Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
- Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product are to be banned in the EU in future ...
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Germany makes slight upgrade to economic growth forecast: The German government slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, pointing to indications that ...
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Patrick Mactaggart moves up the rankings: Young tennis sensation Patrick Mactaggart has climbed up to the top five in the Confederation of Tennis of Central ...
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TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views scheme: A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Europe Hits China With Medical Devices Probe Ahead of Xi’s Visit: The European Union launched an investigation into China’s procurement of medical devices ...
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German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
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US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
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Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
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UNRWA: Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges: Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.
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LIVE: EU parliament debate on Gaza, Ukraine, Georgia and Haiti: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU elections: It is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has ...
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Europe's climate in crisis: report reveals extent of extremes 2023 - but also does…
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Tesla: Elon Musk fights for every car - prices fall in Germany: Teslas are cheaper again in Germany: As the car manufacturer is currently stockpiling inventory ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Former BND deputy von Fritzsch: "Russia sees itself at war with us": Suspected spies in the service of Russia and China are arrested in Germany ...
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Hungary to Slow Rate Reductions to Anchor Forint: Decision Guide: Hungary is poised to further slow the pace of cuts to the European Union’s highest key interest ...
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Paid articlePaid Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...
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Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
Criminal extended families: "Their hatred is directed at everything and everyone who follows a different faith"
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Paid articlePaid Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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The EU opens an investigation into TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns: The EU has opened a second investigation into TikTok, regarding the addictive nature ...
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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks: The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as ...
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UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks: Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine ｜ DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...
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Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
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Climate change in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes - Conditions for green electricity are good
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EU climate report 2023: More heat waves, more heat deaths: According to the EU climate report, 2023 was the hottest year since records began ...
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EU to Take Up Ukraine Support Baton After Major US Boost : Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
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Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies: Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens were arrested for alleged involvement in providing ...
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Europe warming twice as fast as other continents, report says : Two top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
EU ministers to discuss air defence for Ukraine, Iran sanctions: European Union foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s ...
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Solar balconies are booming in Germany. Here’s what you need to know about the popular home tech
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Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
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Germany Arrests 10 for Illicitly Providing Residence Permits to Wealthy Foreigners
occrp.org/en/daily/18666-germany-arrests-10-for-illicitly-providing-residence-permits-to-wealthy-foreigners
Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China: They are alleged to have been involved in transferring research on advanced machine parts for ship ...
time.com/6969640/germany-arrests-three-alleged-spying-china/
How far will the Kremlin boss go? Navalnaya believes Putin is capable of anything
n-tv.de/politik/Nawalnaja-traut-Putin-alles-zu-article24889295.html
Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons
- Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.
- She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.
- Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.
- She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.
UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/uk-rejects-youth-mobility-deal-with-eu_6669001_4.html
Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
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