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Interview with Die Presse
Interview with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, conducted by Jakob Zirm on 28 April 20253 May 2025Die Presse: Since June 2024 the ECB has already cut interest rates…
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Coordinated activation of the National Escape Clause
Recalling the European Council conclusions on European defence of 6 March 2025, all Member States are committed to the build-up of necessary defence capabilities in the European Union. The reformed…
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Happy Easter Celebrating Renewal and Hope Across Europe
As Europeans wake up to the joyful sounds of church bells and the sweet scent of blooming flowers, they mark a momentous occasion: Easter Sunday. On this glorious day, Christians…
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Building capacity to combat illicit cultural heritage trafficking with the EuroMed Justice Project
From 8-10 April in Cairo, Egypt, the EuroMed Justice Project brought together experts and officials from Europe and South Partner Countries for a three-day Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) activity aimed…
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EU Countries Seek to Limit Hungary’s Veto Power on Russia Sanctions
A group of European Union countries is exploring ways to prevent Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from vetoing sanctions against Russia, according to diplomatic sources. The plan involves transposing EU-wide…
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Good Friday Celebrations Across Europe A Journey Through Tradition and Faith
Good Friday, the solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is observed with deep reverence across Europe. This holy day falls within Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday,…
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Europol supports strike-down on criminal organisation smuggling tens of thousands of hazardous salvage cars from the US
Europol supported an action led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) and Vilnius (Lithuania), which involved around 1 000 police, tax and customs officers carrying out…
Europe
Toy safety: deal on new measures to protect children’s health | News
On Thursday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on new EU toy safety rules to enhance the protection of children’s health and development. The deal strengthens the…
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The significance of the year 2025 for unity
By Martin Hoegger* Castel Gandolfo, 29 March 2025. The year 2025 is rich in ecumenical events: the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which expressed the Christian faith, Easter celebrated…
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Shepherds and believers under the yoke of communism (2)
By Archpriest George Mitrofanov However, the part of the Russian church hierarchy that was abroad since 1921 decided to take the mission to act on behalf of the Russian Orthodox…