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Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

A new report by the World Bank finds that if ECA countries had maintained their pre-crisis productivity pace, today’s GDP would be roughly 62 per cent higher

Lawmakers agreed to exempt printed products from the scope of the regulation

The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Herzog praises EBU ruling as countries withdraw in protest

"EEAS-gate" has shown that there is much merit to the idea of a 'college mafia'. But closing the circle around the cult of the college helps no one, least of all alumni

Belgian PM says country ‘cannot be asked the impossible’

European leaders will hold a summit on the issue on December 18 and 19 in Brussels, with most leaders backing the EU scheme

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on 4 December, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The Council decided to prolong restrictive measures against individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries worldwide, until 8 December 2026.

Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on a set of updated measures for a competitive and future-proof EU wine sector.

Transport ministers agree on the Council’s position on the roadworthiness package, aiming at updating EU rules on periodic and roadside inspections of vehicles as well as the registration of vehicles. 

Transport ministers adopted a Council position that amends the directive laying down maximum authorised dimensions and weights for certain road vehicles.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 5 December 2025 at 14.45.

Extending protection would slow generics’ arrival, patient groups warn

Peter Liese says combustion engine ban impact is ‘overestimated’

In Wauwil ist am Donnerstagmorgen ein Auto auf ein Bahngleis geraten und von einem Zug erfasst worden. Verletzt wurde niemand, die Bahnstrecke war jedoch mehrere Stunden unterbrochen.

The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has been awarded one of Europe’s major creative industry awards.

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The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has been awarded one of Europe’s major creative industry awards.

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