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A high-level delegation from the European Commission will visit the Vidzeme Planning Region in Latvia on July 3, 2025, as part of a three-day program in the country. The delegation will be led by representatives from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), including
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The European Investment Bank Group is joining forces with Polish car platform VEHIS to expand access to financing for a range of businesses in Poland. The partnership aims to generate a new portfolio of SME and Mid-Cap leases totaling PLN 2.6 billion, with at least 30% of the new
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The European Union's diplomatic efforts aim to create a just peace in Ukraine as EU Diplomatic Service reported. During the 13th strategic dialogue between the European Union and China, EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas called for China to immediately stop providing material support to Russia's military-industrial
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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again expressed sharp disapproval of Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, citing acts of foreign interference and overwhelming domestic resistance. This criticism comes after Orban's government claimed to have uncovered credible intelligence regarding attempts by Ukrainian
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Massive disruptions in European air travel have been caused by a combination of the ongoing Middle Eastern war and air traffic control problems, resulting in Ryanair cancelling over 1,200 flights. The low-cost airline has seen over 30,000 passengers left stranded due to the cancellations, which affected routes to
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Ryanair has cancelled 170 flights and easyJet has cancelled 124 flights due to French air traffic control strikes, disrupting travel plans for over 30,000 passengers. The strikes affect flights to and from France, as well as flights over the country to destinations such as the UK, Greece, Spain, and
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Ryanair was forced to cancel more than 170 flights due to French air traffic control strikes, affecting flights to and from France, as well as overflights to destinations such as the UK, Greece, and Spain. The cancellations occurred at the start of the European summer holidays, causing disruption to over
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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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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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Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has urged the European Union to take urgent action to reform air traffic control (ATC) services following the cancellation of over 170 flights due to French air traffic strikes. The disruptions have affected over 30,000 passengers, with flights cancelled to and from
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The European Investment Bank has formalised its partnership with the World Food Programme, extending its impact in fragile contexts, and reinforced its commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa through a renewed memorandum of understanding with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The EIB also joined
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The European Union has been actively supporting Ukraine in enhancing its response to complex security challenges, particularly with regards to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials. The risk of accidental releases, sabotage, or intentional use of hazardous substances has intensified, necessitating a robust legal framework and operational response. To
