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MEPs discuss proxy voting for pregnant women and new mothers

European News @eunews.social · 15h

MEPs discuss proxy voting for pregnant women and new mothers

Allowing MEPs who are pregnant women and new mothers to vote via proxy was discussed at the European Parliament's constitutional affairs committee (AFCO) on Thursday (9 October).

Allowing MEPs who are pregnant women and new mothers to vote via proxy was discussed at the European Parliament's constitutional affairs committee (AFCO) on Thursday (9 October).

Commission to probe reports that Orbán’s spies targeted EU officials in Brussels

European News @eunews.social · 15h

The European Commission said Thursday it would probe reports that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government deployed intelligence officers to Brussels to gather information on EU institutions and recruit an EU official.

Hungary’s current European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi was in charge of the country’s embassy at the time of the allegations.

Europeans to press for seat on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

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European News @eunews.social · 15h

Europeans to press for seat on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Membership of the peace board is expected to be discussed in Paris Thursday.

Membership of the peace board is expected to be discussed in Paris Thursday.

Ursula von der Leyen wins no-confidence votes as opposition struggles for support

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European News @eunews.social · 20h

Ursula von der Leyen wins no-confidence votes as opposition struggles for support

Numbers very positive for European Commission president as she sees off attempts to bring her down.

Numbers very positive for European Commission president as she sees off attempts to bring her down.

Von der Leyen: ‘Global Gateway better than expected, now a platform for business’

European News @eunews.social · 20h

Von der Leyen: ‘Global Gateway better than expected, now a platform for business’

The President of the European Commission: 'Over 300 billion in investments, target 400 billion in 2027'. The platform where companies can propose investments is ready

The President of the European Commission: 'Over 300 billion in investments, target 400 billion in 2027'. The platform where companies can propose investments is ready

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European News @eunews.social · 21h

Europeans’ health data sold to U.S. firm run by ex-Israeli spies

The European messaging service Zivver – which is used for confidential communication by governments and hospitals in the EU and the U.K. – has been sold to Kiteworks, an American company with strong links to Israeli intelligence.

Europeans’ health data sold to U.S. firm run by ex-Israeli spies

The European messaging service Zivver – which is used for confidential communication by governments and hospitals in the EU and the U.K. – has been sold to Kiteworks, an American company with strong l...

www.ftm.eu

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European News @eunews.social · 21h

Could Ukraine’s Reparations Loan End The EU’s Paralysing Foreign Policy Veto?

A €140 billion loan secured against frozen Russian assets may force Europe to abandon unanimity voting—and finally give the EU real geopolitical power.

Could Ukraine’s Reparations Loan End The EU’s Paralysing Foreign Policy Veto?

A €140 billion loan secured against frozen Russian assets may force Europe to abandon unanimity voting—and finally give the EU real geopolitical power.

www.socialeurope.eu

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European News @eunews.social · 21h

Austria isolated, as EU edges toward Russia sanctions deal

EU states have provisionally agreed to curb Russian diplomats' travel and ban imports of liquid gas, but Austria and Slovakia still have objections to the next round of sanctions.

(https://archive.ph/xKgft)

Austria isolated, as EU edges toward Russia sanctions deal

EU states have provisionally agreed to curb Russian diplomats' travel and ban imports of liquid gas, but Austria and Slovakia still have objections to the next round of sanctions. (https://archive.ph/xKgft)

Deported Polish Gaza aid flotilla members return home, claiming “torture” by Israel

European News @eunews.social · 21h

Deported Polish Gaza aid flotilla members return home, claiming “torture” by Israel

Polish citizens who were among the hundreds of activists detained by Israel on a flotilla seeking to bring aid to Gaza have returned to their homeland after being deported.

Polish citizens who were among the hundreds of activists detained by Israel on a flotilla seeking to bring aid to Gaza have returned to their homeland after being deported.

notesfrompoland.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours

The Elysée’s statement comes after consultations with the current prime minister on the crisis that has engulfed France.

Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours

The Elysée’s statement comes after consultations with the current prime minister on the crisis that has engulfed France.

Spanish parliament backs Sánchez's arms embargo on Israel

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Spanish parliament backs Sánchez's arms embargo on Israel

Podemos joins government in backing permanent ban on arms and military exports to Israel

Podemos joins government in backing permanent ban on arms and military exports to Israel

www.euractiv.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

MEPs call for stronger enforcement of digital regulation

MEPs called on Wednesday (8 October) for stronger enforcement of digital rules, amid concerns over external pressures that can undermine Europe’s digital sovereignty.

MEPs call for stronger enforcement of digital regulation

MEPs called on Wednesday (8 October) for stronger enforcement of digital rules, amid concerns over external pressures that can undermine Europe’s digital sovereignty.

Greenland’s PM looks to boost EU ties despite Trump threats

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Greenland’s PM looks to boost EU ties despite Trump threats

Jens-Frederik Nielsen says the island and EU need each other in historic address to European Parliament.

Jens-Frederik Nielsen says the island and EU need each other in historic address to European Parliament.

Brussels launches new LGBTQ+ strategy targeting hate speech, conversion therapy

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Brussels launches new LGBTQ+ strategy targeting hate speech, conversion therapy

The five-year plan comes as conservatives gain ground in the EU capital and across Europe

The five-year plan comes as conservatives gain ground in the EU capital and across Europe

www.euractiv.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

German lawmakers approved more than €7 billion ($8.1 billion) in defense orders ranging from Eurofighter jets to boats for naval special forces to tank-busting ammunition as the government pushes ahead with its military buildup.

(https://archive.ph/WMzXq)

German Lawmakers Back €7 Billion in Big-Ticket Defense Projects

German lawmakers approved more than €7 billion ($8.1 billion) in defense orders ranging from Eurofighter jets to boats for naval special forces to tank-busting ammunition as the government pushes ahead with its military buildup. (https://archive.ph/WMzXq)

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Spain’s Economy Will Keep Outperforming, CaixaBank Fund Unit Bets

Spain’s top asset manager expects the country’s economy to continue outpacing peers in Europe, boosted by domestic demand and tourism.

(https://archive.ph/ENLlN)

Spain’s Economy Will Keep Outperforming, CaixaBank Fund Unit Bets

Spain’s top asset manager expects the country’s economy to continue outpacing peers in Europe, boosted by domestic demand and tourism. (https://archive.ph/ENLlN)

www.bloomberg.com

French Socialists still waiting for concessions from Macron after talks on next PM

European News @eunews.social · 1d

French Socialists still waiting for concessions from Macron after talks on next PM

France’s outgoing prime minister has until Wednesday evening to find a way out of the political crisis with opposition parties.

France’s outgoing prime minister has until Wednesday evening to find a way out of the political crisis with opposition parties.

The Sun Sets on the Transatlantic Dream

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

The Sun Sets on the Transatlantic Dream

As Trump weakens Western alliances and democracy erodes at home, Europeans confront a painful truth: yesterday's world is gone.

As Trump weakens Western alliances and democracy erodes at home, Europeans confront a painful truth: yesterday's world is gone.

www.socialeurope.eu

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

Bundesbank Chief Says Joint EU Defense Budget Would Make Sense

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel backed a joint budget for European Union defense spending, suggesting that this could be financed by common debt.

(https://archive.ph/7dR6e)

Bundesbank Chief Says Joint EU Defense Budget Would Make Sense

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel backed a joint budget for European Union defense spending, suggesting that this could be financed by common debt. (https://archive.ph/7dR6e)

www.bloomberg.com

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

Dutch court rejects X’s bid to silence data privacy claimant

A Dutch court has rejected a request by Elon Musk’s platform X to impose a gag order on a local tech expert who is suing the company over access to his personal data.

(https://archive.ph/JnfBc)

Dutch court rejects X’s bid to silence data privacy claimant

A Dutch court has rejected a request by Elon Musk’s platform X to impose a gag order on a local tech expert who is suing the company over access to his personal data. (https://archive.ph/JnfBc)