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EU to provide humanitarian aid worth €1.9 billion in 2025

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With more than 300 million people estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2025, the EU has announced a €1.9 billion humanitarian budget for 2025. The aid will broadly go to the Middle East,...
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New €120 million EU humanitarian aid package for Gaza

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The EU has announced a new €120 million aid package for Gaza as part of its long-standing commitment to support Palestinians in need. The aid package will include food, healthcare, sanitation, and shelter...
Europe

Bolstering the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector

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 The Commission has presented an EU Action Plan to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This initiative is a key priority within the first 100 days of the new mandate, aiming...
Europe

Copernicus Global Climate Report 2024 confirms last year as the warmest on record, first ever above 1.5°C annual average temperature

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New EU rules ensure innovative health technologies for all patients

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On 12 January, new rules will come into force that will ensure that innovative and effective health technologies are available to patients across the EU. Under the new rules, national authorities can make...
Europe

Record-high support for the EU’s common agricultural policy

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A new survey has found that support for the EU's common agricultural policy has reached an all-time high. 81% of respondents believe the policy secures a stable supply of food at all times...
International

Why the US does not cancel visas for Bulgarians

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Bulgaria and the Republic of Cyprus remain the only EU member states whose citizens will need US visas Since 2006, the percentage of denied B-type visas for Bulgarians to the US has been below 10%...
Europe

Air pollution from heating and cooling: stepping up clean energy use urgently needed

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Air pollution remains a critical environmental challenge in the EU, with the heating and cooling sector significantly contributing to the release of harmful pollutants. These emissions include 73% of particulate matter (PM2.5), 33%...
Europe

€3 million EU funding for a European media freedom festival

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Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed...
Europe

New EU rules to improve Gender Balance in corporate boards enter into application

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A new directive, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the board of listed companies in the EU, entered into application at the end of 2024. By June 2026, such companies will...
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Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union

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EU common charger rules: Power all your devices with a single charger

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 Are you tired of rummaging through your drawer to find the right charger for your phone? The EU has got you covered! Because the EU has standardised charging ports for mobile phones and...
Europe

German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Stage for High-Stakes February Election

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Berlin, December 27, 2024 – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially dissolved the Bundestag, paving the way for early elections on February 23 that could signal a dramatic political shift in Europe’s largest economy....
Economy

Ukraine: EIB provides €55 million to reconstruct social infrastructure

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The funding will enable Ukrainian communities to continue implementing 151 sub-projects in 2025 and beyond, focusing on schools, kindergartens, hospitals, social housing, heating and water systems and other social infrastructure. Backed by an EU guarantee,...
Europe

How was 2024 for Europe?

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From climate change to digital disruption, and global conflicts to humanitarian crises, 2024 was a year of significant events.   It was a year of elections across the world, and a chance to reflect on the importance of democracy in turbulent times. In June, millions of people helped to shape Europe’s future by casting their votes in the European elections.   Europe celebrated the 20th anniversary of the biggest enlargement, when 10 countries joined our Union, and transformed it forever. We also welcomed Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen family, paving the way for their citizens to benefit from border-free travel from 2025.
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Terrorist Psychiatrist Case in Magdeburg Challenges Germany’s Security Measures

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The recent attack in Magdeburg involving terrorist Psychiatrist Al-Abdulmohsen has highlighted the urgent need for Germany to reassess its security measures. The incident raises important questions regarding integration, extremism, and public safety, further intensifying an already complex national discourse. Sociologist Dr. Lena Koch emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying causes behind such incidents, emphasizing that it is not solely about the actions of one individual, but rather the systemic failures that enabled this tragedy to occur.
Europe

EU summit discusses EU’s role in the world

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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined EU Heads of State and Government yesterday for the last European Council summit of the year and the first one under the chairmanship of the new President António Costa. The...
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European Parliament Elects Teresa Anjinho as New European Ombudsman

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In a decisive move to enhance transparency and accountability within the European Union, the European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman for the 2025-2029 term. Anjinho, a distinguished Portuguese lawyer...
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Georgia Police violence in Tbilisi while President Zurabishvili calls for quick EU actions

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Police violence // According to the Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsperson’s Office) that I visited while in Tbilisi, 225 out of 327 detainees interviewed by their representatives claimed to have been victims of ill-treatment...
Europe

EU brings in Flight Emissions Label to inform passengers of flight emissions

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A new EU-approved Flight Emissions Label will be available to passengers from next summer, offering them a trustworthy methodology for calculating flight emissions. The label will protect passengers from misleading greenwashing claims made...
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Parliament honours Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado | News

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Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: "In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina...
Christianity

Romanian Patriarchate distances itself from Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi

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The Romanian Orthodox Church has distanced itself from the position and actions of Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi (Constanța), who openly campaigned in his diocese for Calin Georgescu as “God’s messenger.” The Archbishop does not...
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Georgia, Election of an ex-footballer as the new president booed by demonstrators

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By Willy Fautré from Tbilissi - During yesterday’s demonstrations at the parliament, some citizens have brought diplomas – to mark the fact that the “Georgian Dream” presidential candidate, ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, is just a...
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New rules for better cross-border enforcement of traffic laws

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The European Commission welcomes the Parliament and Council's final adoption of the Directive to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules.While previous EU rules improved compliance with road safety regulations by non-resident drivers,...
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New EU rules will reduce packaging waste

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The EU has signed off on new rules that will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste. They set binding re-use targets, restrict certain types of single-use packaging and require economic operators to...
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