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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Britain to prioritize its relationships with European neighbours during a state visit to London, citing the need for democratic solidarity in a tumultuous world. The visit, which included meetings with King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and a packed address to the British
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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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Emmanuel Macron's three-day state visit to the UK is a testament to his winning Brexit strategy, which has been in the making for years. As the French president arrives in Britain, he is met with a mixture of relief and curiosity. Macron's visit marks the final
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Emmanuel Macron's historic three-day state visit to the UK marks a significant shift in EU-UK relations, with the French President seeking to cement Britain's place in a "multi-speed Europe" and rekindle old alliances. The visit comes on the heels of a Reset agreement, reached
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Alfasigma, a global pharmaceutical company founded in Italy, to support the company's research and development (R&D) investments over the next three years. The funds will help Alfasigma develop and market new medicines in
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The European Union is on track to introduce its Entry/Exit System (EES) in October, introducing biometric border checks for non-EU travelers entering and exiting the Schengen area. The system aims to enhance security, track overstays, and streamline immigration processes across member states. Key Schengen countries, including France, Germany, and
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The state visit to the UK by French President Emmanuel Macron marks the first by a European leader since Britain's decision to leave the EU. Despite shared values and strategic interests, the relationship between the two countries remains complex, reflecting a mix of friendship, rivalry, and mutual suspicion.
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Suella Braverman, a vocal critic of the Labour Party's handling of the Channel migrant crisis, has delivered a withering attack on Sir Keir Starmer's "Channel migrant deal", a supposed solution to the small boats crisis that has been touted as a major achievement by
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a Host Country Agreement with the government of Montenegro, marking a significant milestone in the country's path towards convergence with the EU. In a ceremony held at the EIB Global's Headquarters in Luxembourg, EIB Vice-President Robert de Groot and
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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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The Philippines' anti-red tape watchdog, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (Arta), will play a crucial role in negotiating the Transparency and Good Regulatory Practices (GRP) chapters of the upcoming Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA). According to Arta Secretary Ernesto V. Perez, the agency aims to improve trade policy
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As the UK continues to grapple with the small boats crisis, it has become increasingly evident that the European Union is not willing to share the burden of addressing this issue. Despite promises of enhanced co-operation and mutual support, the EU's stance on the matter remains unchanged, and
