EIB greenlights historic overhaul of dual-use policy, ramps up defence investment
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by Anna Brunetti, Aurélie Pugnet
8h ago
The EU’s multi-billion lending arm announced on Wednesday (8 May) changes to its long-standing policy not to invest in military products, by waiving restrictions on dual-use investments ..read more
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EU seeks post-election approval of Mercosur trade deal, says Brussels’ chief negotiator
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by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro
9h ago
The EU is preparing for swift approval of a long-stalled trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – post-June's European Parliament elections, according to Rupert Schlegelmilch, Brussels’ top negotiator ..read more
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Bernhard Url asked to stay at least another year as head of EFSA
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by Angelo Di Mambro
11h ago
After expressing dissatisfaction with the rectruitment procedure led by the European Commission, the food safety Authority board decided to reappoint Bernhard Url, director since 2014, to allow the process for the selection to restart and be completed next year ..read more
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The Brief – Europe Day: Who’s actually waving the EU flag?
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by Alexandra Brzozowski
12h ago
While the current EU member states need a specific day as a reminder that belonging to the bloc bears advantages, for those outside, every day is ‘Europe Day ..read more
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EU elections, Socialists attract low online interest, new search data shows
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by Nikolaus J. Kurmayer
12h ago
Google search data suggests reduced interest in June's EU elections compared to 2019, with the centre-right EPP group much more frequently searched for than its main centre-left rivals ..read more
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EU paves way for using windfall profits from Russian frozen assets to arm Ukraine
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by Alexandra Brzozowski
12h ago
EU ambassadors struck a political deal on Wednesday (8 May) on using windfall profits from Russian frozen assets to buy weapons for Ukraine ..read more
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European realpolitik risks undermining democracy and respect for human rights abroad 
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by Joël Ruet
16h ago
Europe takes pride in the export of rule of law and democracy, but has done quite the opposite by supporting corrupt regimes with woeful human rights records, turning a blind eye to their misdeeds when it suits, argues Joël Ruet ..read more
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Private capital is the catalyst for growth and job creation Europe needs [Promoted content]
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by Eric de Montgolfier
16h ago
Private equity and venture capital are drivers of economic growth and job creation in Europe, contributing to sectors vital for the continent's sustainable development, writes Eric de Montgolfier ..read more
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EU raises alarm at 10-fold increase in whooping cough cases
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by Catherine Feore
16h ago
The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has raised the alarm at the ten-fold increase in whooping cough (Pertussis) on the continent in the past year, renewing calls to step up vaccination as the best defence.  ..read more
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French beet growers test pest-repelling fragrance as alternative to bee-toxic pesticides
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by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro
16h ago
France is testing a pest-repelling fragrance as an alternative to EU-banned neonicotinoids, insecticides harmful to bees and other pollinators, as growers grapple with a lack of alternatives to chemical pesticides ..read more
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