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The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism. Financial aid for Ukraine, the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, the EU budget for 2025 and the latest developments on how to approach migration policy at EU level are all features of a packed agenda as MEPs head to Strasbourg this Monday for the second plenary session of the month. On Monday evening,…
Bon timing. Cette PPL refait surface, alors que le Premier ministre Michel Barnier a indiqué, dans sa déclaration de politique générale, vouloir encadrer l’utilisation des écrans par le secteur de la petite enfance, “lieu des premiers apprentissages, et des premières protections”. Urgence. Pour Antoine Vermorel-Marques, ce sujet est trop urgent pour être laissé de côté : “Si on attend, une nouvelle génération va passer et on n’aura pas pu la protéger.” Selon lui, trois options se dessinent pour hâter l’examen du texte : dans une niche parlementaire — celle de son groupe est en janvier —, lors de la semaine…
New figures show that European countries spend only a pittance on their justice systems compared to their investment in the rest of the public sector. Like with all public sector spending, justice budgets across Europe have had to face significant economic hardship in recent years caused by global factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The financial crunch has exacerbated court backlogs and staff shortages in many countries.New statistics from the Council of Europe’s European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), which also included Morocco and Israel and was based on information from 2022,…
Die Namensgeberin und Vorsitzende des Wagenknecht-Bündnisses stellt klare Forderungen in Richtung Erfurt. Dort soll sich die Landes-CDU von Parteichef Friedrich Merz distanzieren und sicherheitspolitische Forderungen, die gar nicht im Land entschieden werden, in einen möglichen Koalitionsvertrag zwischen CDU, BSW und SPD einfließen lassen. Was hinter Wagenknechts knallharten Forderungen steckt und warum sie damit womöglich eher die eigene Spitzenkandidatin in Thüringen als die CDU adressiert, analysiert Gordon Repinski. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview ist der neue Co-Vorsitzende der Linkspartei zu Gast. Jan van Aken erklärt, wie er die Partei erneuern will und warum er möglicherweise doch noch einmal für den Bundestag kandidiert. Hans von…
“This, I think, is probably the single biggest long-term challenge for the European Union: the technological gap,” he said, adding that “we need to put that at the top of the agenda,” alongside the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has put the issue at the top of her next mandate, bundling the portfolios of “tech sovereignty,” security and defense and putting them in the hands of one of her right-hand officials, Henna Virkkunen. Virkkunen, Finland’s nominee for Commission executive vice president, faces a European Parliament hearing on Nov. 12 to defend…
Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels and wind turbines. We are also trailblazers when it comes to packaging. Our use of Deposit Return Systems has massively reduced waste and promoted recycling for cans. Our 50-litre kegs are the ultimate sustainable packaging, with a lifespan of over 30 years. Glass beer bottles…
The Greens’ decline is indicative of a larger disconnect between the movement’s ambitions and the lived realities of its potential supporters. In the Brussels election, voters were particularly frustrated by measures that made life more expensive, without offering sufficient support to those who struggle the most. Energy prices have soared, and the suggestion that everyone can easily transition to solar panels, heat pumps or electric vehicles ignores the financial strain many households are under. The message is clear: Even when people recognize the importance of climate action, they aren’t willing to shoulder the burden alone — particularly when it seems…
More than 1.5 million people, or 51 percent of the electorate, cast ballots in the nationwide referendum — well above the one-third required to be considered valid. In a simultaneous presidential election, Sandu, who is seeking a second term in office, topped the list of candidates with `37 percent of the vote and 90 percent of ballots counted. Her closest rival, pro-Kremlin Socialist Party politician Alexandr Stoianoglo, came second with 29 percent. Having failed to secure an outright majority, Sandu now faces Stoianoglo in a second round — an embarrassing prospect for the incumbent, who had been expected to win…
The rally comes just a week ahead of parliamentary elections, set to take place on 26 October, which are widely seen as a bellwether if Georgia returns to Russia’s orbit or continues on its pro-European path. Tens of thousands of Georgians have marched through the streets of the capital Tbilisi in a show of support for their country joining the European Union.The rally comes just a week ahead of parliamentary elections, set to take place on 26 October, which are widely seen as a bellwether to determine if Georgia returns to Russia’s orbit or continues on its pro-European path.”It’s the…
“We have obtained guarantees that Opella will remain and develop in France,” Armand said. “Our demands regarding employment, production and investment will be respected.” The takeover has proven highly controversial in France, with politicians from across the political spectrum warning it could threaten manufacturing jobs and thwart Europe’s push to secure its supply chains for critical medicines. As previously reported, however, the French government is keen on the deal. An economy ministry official told reporters Sunday evening that Paris had obtained “the highest possible level of guarantees” from the companies in a trilateral deal including Sanofi, CD&R and the government. The…