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Spanish parliament backs Sánchez's arms embargo on Israel

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European News @eunews.social · 9h

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

MEPs call for stronger enforcement of digital regulation

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European News @eunews.social · 13h

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

euobserver.com

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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.

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.

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

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European News @eunews.social · 14h

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

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

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European News @eunews.social · 14h

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 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)

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

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European News @eunews.social · 14h

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

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

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European News @eunews.social · 14h

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 · 1d

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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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)

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

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

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)

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)

euobserver.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

European Parliament strips Polish opposition MEPs of immunity

The European Parliament (EP) has voted to strip two MEPs from Poland’s opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party of legal immunity so that they can face criminal charges in their homeland.

European Parliament strips Polish opposition MEPs of immunity

The European Parliament (EP) has voted to strip two MEPs from Poland’s opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party of legal immunity so that they can face criminal charges in their homeland.

notesfrompoland.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Solar and wind power overtake coal as world’s biggest generator of electricity, report finds

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

Solar and wind power overtake coal as world’s biggest generator of electricity, report finds

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

www.euronews.com

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Trump hasn’t moved on from wanting Greenland forever, Danish PM warns

Denmark and Greenland cannot afford to “breathe a sigh of relief,” Mette Frederiksen says.

Trump hasn’t moved on from wanting Greenland forever, Danish PM warns

Denmark and Greenland cannot afford to “breathe a sigh of relief,” Mette Frederiksen says.

EU Parliament rebuffs Orbán over immunity bids for Salis and Magyar

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

EU Parliament rebuffs Orbán over immunity bids for Salis and Magyar

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to shield both Italian lawmaker Ilaria Salis and Hungary’s opposition figure Péter Magyar from prosecution, rejecting Hungarian prosecutors’ requests to lift their parliamentary immunity.

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to shield both Italian lawmaker Ilaria Salis and Hungary’s opposition figure Péter Magyar from prosecution, rejecting Hungarian prosecutors’ requests to lift their parliamentary immunity.

“Ukrainians cannot be allowed representation in Polish parliament,” says far-right leader

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen has warned that Poland “cannot allow” Ukrainians, who are the country’s largest immigrant group, to have representation in parliament because they will pursue their own interests at the expense of Poland’s.

Far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen has warned that Poland “cannot allow” Ukrainians, who are the country’s largest immigrant group, to have representation in parliament because they will pursue their own interests at the expense of Poland’s.

notesfrompoland.com

European News @eunews.social · 1d

Finland’s Right-Wing Coalition Plans Fifty Years of Austerity Through National Debt Brake

Finland's government wants public debt below 40 percent of GDP, forcing decades of cuts stricter than EU rules.

Finland’s Right-Wing Coalition Plans Fifty Years of Austerity Through National Debt Brake

Finland's government wants public debt below 40 percent of GDP, forcing decades of cuts stricter than EU rules.

www.socialeurope.eu

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

The fine line between simplification and deregulation

Europe can rebuild credible, workable rules that deliver on objectives at lower cost. Or it can slide into deregulation that lightens paperwork while hollowing out substance.

The fine line between simplification and deregulation | Euractiv

Europe can rebuild credible, workable rules that deliver on objectives at lower cost. Or it can slide into deregulation that lightens paperwork while hollowing out substance. The former is difficult but salvageable. The latter is easy but costly in the long run

If ever there were a moment to defend the ICC, this is it

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

If ever there were a moment to defend the ICC, this is it

Without more robust assistance from its allies, financial and political pressure from the U.S. will make the court a weaker institution — if it survives at all.

Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump lambasted the United Nations for “empty words” that “don’t solve war.” At the same time, reports emerged that his administration was poised to issue a fatal blow against one of the crowning achievements of multilateralism: the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Misleading claims about EU's approval of COVID vaccines persist online

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European News @eunews.social · 1d

Misleading claims about EU's approval of COVID vaccines persist online

The approval of COVID-19 vaccines may have been fast-tracked, but these medicines were still subject to rigorous checks carried out by regulatory authorities.

The approval of COVID-19 vaccines may have been fast-tracked, but these medicines were still subject to rigorous checks carried out by regulatory authorities.

www.euronews.com

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Senior Tory wants US-style political appointees to push through deportations

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp laments lack of political clout at top of UK’s immigration department.

Senior Tory wants US-style political appointees to push through deportations

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp laments lack of political clout at top of UK’s immigration department.

Tory trade chief warns against ‘deeper entanglement’ with the EU

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

Tory trade chief warns against ‘deeper entanglement’ with the EU

Shadow Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith has warned against “deeper entanglement” with Europe, claiming it could stop the U.K. from exploiting trade opportunities further afield.

Shadow Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith has warned against “deeper entanglement” with Europe, claiming it could stop the U.K. from exploiting trade opportunities further afield.

EU citizens living in UK shouldn’t be allowed welfare benefits, says Tory rising star

European News @eunews.social · 2d

EU citizens living in UK shouldn’t be allowed welfare benefits, says Tory rising star

Katie Lam — who is earning plaudits on the Conservative right — calls for Brexit withdrawal agreement to be reopened.

Katie Lam — who is earning plaudits on the Conservative right — calls for Brexit withdrawal agreement to be reopened.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month

"The conditions were not fulfilled for me to carry on as prime minister," Lecornu said on Monday morning, and criticised the unwillingness by political parties to reach compromises.

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

www.bbc.com

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European News @eunews.social · 2d

EU Starts Pumping Excess Cash Into Europe’s Bond Repo Market

The so-called reverse repo operations commenced in June. The initiative will earn the EU better returns on its cash holdings and brings its cash-management policies in line with those of national governments.

(https://archive.ph/RYlji)

EU Starts Pumping Excess Cash Into Europe’s Bond Repo Market

The so-called reverse repo operations commenced in June, a European Commission spokesperson told Bloomberg News. The initiative will earn the EU better returns on its cash holdings and brings its cash-management policies in line with those of national governments. (https://archive.ph/RYlji)