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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on tackling China's critical raw materials export restrictions, emphasizing the need for a sustainable and equitable approach to securing these materials. The resolution recognizes the EU's high dependence on external sources for critical raw materials, estimated to be around
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Bulgaria is set to take a crucial step towards joining the eurozone, with the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union scheduled to vote on the country's accession to the euro area on July 8 in Strasbourg and Brussels. If approved, Bulgaria will become the 21st
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The UK Parliament's written answer reveals details about the pension scheme for European Union (EU) Members of the European Parliament (MEP) representatives from the UK. The European Parliamentary Pension Scheme closed to new members in 2009, with active members being able to continue contributing or join the new
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Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea's motion, backed by 72 signatures, seeks to remove Ursula von der Leyen over secret text messages with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the pandemic. The debate is due to take place in Strasbourg on Monday, with the vote set for Thursday. Piperea believes the
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US energy consumption has increased by 1% since 2023, with fossil fuels accounting for 82% of total energy consumption in 2024. In other news, Governor Gavin Newsom announced appointments to the California State Transportation Agency, and Greenpeace International challenged the US oil pipeline company, Energy Transfer, in court in the
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New research from the University of Oslo reveals the intricacies of right-wing coalition formation in the European Parliament, shedding light on the conditions that facilitate these alliances. By analyzing voting records from 2019 to 2024 and Legislative Observatory data, researchers identified three distinct coalition types: Grand Right, Far Right, and
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The European Commission has outlined its strategic approach to combating migrant smuggling networks, with a focus on prevention, response, and alternatives. Key initiatives include the 2021-2025 EU action plan against migrant smuggling, the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling, and proposals to strengthen the EU legal framework and the role
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The Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission has approved a state aid notification from Lithuania for the decarbonization of its fertiliser production facility through the introduction of electrolytic hydrogen. The project involves the production of ammonia, which will be used as a feedstock, and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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The European Parliament has voted to approve the Council's position on Draft Amending Budget No 1/2025, which aims to enter into the 2025 budget the surplus resulting from the implementation of the 2024 financial year. The budget surplus amounts to EUR 1 345 million, driven primarily by
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The European Union Parliament's transport committee has given the green light to a new policy that will allow passengers to take a handbag of up to 7kg onto flights without incurring extra charges. This change aims to simplify hand baggage policies across the EU and reduce passenger frustration.
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Bulgaria is poised to become the 21st member of the euro area, with the European Parliament approving the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on the adoption of the euro on 1 January 2026. This decision marks a significant step towards Bulgaria's full economic integration with
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The European Union and NATO have been at the forefront of addressing global tensions and providing support to Ukraine amidst Russia's ongoing invasion. A recent meeting between European leaders and the NATO Secretary General, along with the President of Ukraine, highlights the collective efforts to address the crisis.
