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As the UK formally left the EU in 2020, the relationship between the two entities has been strained, with ongoing disagreements over trade protocols, immigration policies, and regulatory standards. The latest summit, co-chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders, aimed to reset the tone by focusing on
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The European Commission's Automotive Industrial Action Plan has promised regulatory simplification for the automotive sector, with the withdrawal of the Green Claims Directive being a crucial step towards achieving this goal. European automotive manufacturers believe that a harmonized framework to combat greenwashing and ensure transparency for consumers is
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A YouGov poll has revealed that the majority of Brits are now in favour of rejoining the EU, with 56% believing that the UK was wrong to leave and 56% favouring a return to the bloc. This is a significant shift in public opinion, with only 31% still thinking that
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North Wales has been allocated £47.8m to construct a border control post at Holyhead, designed to handle the additional bureaucracy resulting from Brexit. However, the UK and EU's new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement has reduced trade barriers for food, plants, and animal products, making trade between
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The President of the Republic of Burundi inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, a key step forward in the country's pursuit of energy self-sufficiency. Located in Bururi province, the plant marks a significant signal for an investment-friendly climate, ensuring more inclusive and sustainable economic development for Burundi. The
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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed his government's intention to block Ukraine's integration into NATO and the EU, citing concerns over potential conflict and financial instability in the region. Orban made these statements on social media, days before key summits of the two
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A new report explores the state of workers' rights in European Union free trade agreements, highlighting a shift towards binding obligations for employers to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. The research, conducted by the University libre of Bruxelles, analyzes the European Union's stance on labor
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The European Union has introduced a revised directive aimed at making it easier for EU citizens residing in a member state of which they are not nationals to exercise their right to vote and stand as candidates in European Parliament elections. This move is expected to increase participation, boost turnout,
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As the world grapples with slowing economic growth, trade declines, and the threat of war in the Middle East, European nations are making a concerted effort to increase their military spending to counter the growing threat posed by Russia. The push to enhance defense capabilities comes as the North Atlantic
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The European Commission has granted orphan drug designation to JR-446, an investigational treatment for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB (MPS IIIB or Sanfilippo syndrome type B), following the recent designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marks a significant step forward in the development of JR-446, which has
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AlphaSense, an AI platform redefining market intelligence, has announced the launch of a new data residency region based in the European Union. This strategic investment underscores the company's commitment to serving the complex needs of enterprise clients across Europe, particularly in Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Asset Management, and
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The European Union has suggested that Israel's actions in Gaza may be violating its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Associated Agreement. This review by the EU's diplomatic corps, the European External Action Service, was presented to foreign ministers of the 27-member bloc in Brussels. The
