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Moldova, which is also an official candidate for EU membership, is paired with Kyiv in the accession process and cannot move ahead as long as the impasse persists. Under Costa’s proposal, so-called negotiating clusters — key legal steps on the path to membership — could be opened with the assent of a qualified majority of EU countries rather than unanimous agreement. Closing a cluster would still require the support of all the EU capitals, but the lower standard for opening negotiations would allow Ukraine and Moldova to begin the reforms necessary to demonstrate progress toward EU standards in particular policy areas.…
Despite the size of the patient population, the condition is often hidden and therefore heavily stigmatized, with such stigma contributing to a crisis of care. Nearly 40 percent of people living with epilepsy in Europe remain untreated, a figure that rises as high as 90 percent in underserved areas.5 Moreover, individuals with epilepsy have more than a twofold increased risk of premature death compared with the general population, and their life expectancy is reduced by approximately 10-12 years.6 Individuals with epilepsy have more than a twofold increased risk of premature death compared with the general population, and their life…
Der Kanzler im Angriffsmodus: Friedrich Merz will der Gesetzgebungsmaschine der EU das Stöckchen in die Räder halten und legt sich damit offen mit Ursula von der Leyen an. Auf dem EU-Gipfel diese Woche in Kopenhagen geht es für ihn um weniger Bürokratie, mehr Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und auch die Rücknahme des Verbrenner-Verbots. Den Newsletter ‘Brussels Decoded’ findet ihr hier. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview hält Michael Kellner (Grüne) dagegen: Ein Rückfall zum Verbrenner würde Deutschlands Autoindustrie nur noch abhängiger von China machen.Und: Drohnen über Dänemark. Die NATO diskutiert Artikel-4-Fälle, Deutschland schickt eine Fregatte und damit zusätzliche Soldaten. Rixa Fürsen ordnet ein, was die Drohnen-Zwischenfälle für…
In locations where bans have been in place, police reports say the effects have been positive — less crime, more security in the streets and fewer patients at emergency wards — according to local media. “I would prefer local governments to follow the example of those that consistently try to counter the effects of what I call ‘liberal alcoholism,’ Especially in big cities, the presence of drunk people late at night near homes or in city centers is anything but pleasant,” Tusk said Sept. 22. The Left’s draft would ban sales at petrol stations and in long-term rehabilitation facilities and…
However, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden made clear the government is also considering how digital ID could be rolled out to other public services too, including the welfare regime. He told a POLITICO event at the Labour conference in Liverpool it could be used to check whether benefit claimants are still in Britain and still entitled to their claims — as well as to root out fraudulent applications. “I think we do want to explore this,” he said. “The potential for convenience for people in accessing public services is really high. The prime minister is absolutely right to ask…
In addition, a German frigate — the FSG Hamburg — has arrived in Copenhagen to assist with airspace surveillance. Denmark has been plagued by drones of unidentified origin for the last week, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declaring that Europe is “at hybrid war.” Many signs point to Russian involvement. The Danish Defense Ministry confirmed that drones were spotted at several of its premises overnight on Friday. “We are currently in a difficult security situation,” said Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in a statement announcing the drone ban. “We must ensure the best possible working conditions for the Armed Forces…
However, officials say the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BEP) and the more opaque Alternativa opposition bloc stand to gain from a campaign of disinformation and bribery orchestrated from Moscow. “Russia is pulling out all the stops to tip this election,” Moldovan National Security Adviser Stanislav Secrieru told POLITICO ahead of the vote. “We’re seeing unprecedented efforts: more money to buy votes, more AI-driven disinformation amplified by troll networks, and more resources dedicated to orchestrating street violence.” The first results are primarily from small towns and villages, with ballots from bigger cities and overseas polling stations counted later. At 9.30 p.m.…
Following suspected drone attacks on the flotilla last week, the dockers have now designated the flotilla as a kind of tripwire for threats of further action, with leaders promising to obstruct shipments linked to Israel if the boats are attacked. The flotilla includes prominent activist Greta Thunberg. Obstructing all shipments to and from Israel is the only way to force a shift in direction, Riccardo Rudino, a veteran dockworker and leader in the CALP collective of dockworkers, told POLITICO. “If they attack the flotilla there will be a general strike and, if Israel doesn’t alter course in Gaza, a total…
In the past week, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham went public in attacking the PM for his approach to governance and insisted the chancellor should borrow more to fund public spending. However, McFadden argued it’s “easy to hold placards,” adding: “People perhaps underestimate how rare Labour victories have been. They don’t fall from the sky. They are hard won.” He continued: “It’s not just a matter of publishing a manifesto and saying vote for me … Keir deserves far more credit than he’s getting for winning that trust and completing that task.” Internal Labour critics have also urged the government to…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 28/09/2025 – 17:52 GMT+2 Welcome to the final day here in beautiful Qingdao where the heavyweights take centre stage in this stunning coastal city. In the -90kg category, Astemir ABAZOV faced Vlad VISAN. ABAZOV had an incredible day and took home the gold medal from his very first World Judo Tour appearance. A remarkable debut to announce himself on the international stage. Harvest Group CEO Mr Almaz ALSENOV awarded the medals. In the -78kg category, Audrey TCHEUMEO faced Yelyzaveta LYTVYNENKO. The contest was taken into Golden Score where TCHEUMEO managed to score a yuko – propelling her…