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State of the Union: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen’s keynote speech
Ursula von der Leyen delivered on Wednesday her annual State of the Union speech, unveiling the main political priorities for the…
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What do Europeans think about the state of their union?
As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gears up to deliver her annual speech on the state of the…
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EU Parliament slapped with complaint over ‘backroom deal’ to appoint secretary-general
An official complaint has been launched against the European Parliament over a controversial deal to appoint its new secretary general,…
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State of the Union: What has the Commission done since the last speech and what it plans to unveil
When Ursula von der Leyen steps behind the lectern in the Strasbourg hemicycle on Wednesday to deliver her annual State of…
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European lawmakers expected to approve EU-wide minimum wage for workers
The European Parliament is set to guarantee an adequate minimum wage for everybody on the continent, as rising inflation continues…
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Brussels to unveil plans to ban products made using forced labour
The European Commission is set to unveil its proposal for an EU-wide ban on all products made using forced labour.…
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Why is there concern over free speech in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death?
Concerns are mounting in the United Kingdom over free speech after several people expressing opposition to the monarchy were arrested.…
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‘We will survive Russia’s blackmail and the long winter, but we need unity,’ Sanna Marin tells MEPs
The European Union will survive “Russia’s blackmail” of energy supplies and the looming “long winter” but only if the bloc…
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Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis went on trial on Monday in a €2 million fraud case involving European Union…
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EU countries must avoid ‘backtracking’ on climate goals, UN says
The United Nations’ acting human rights chief urged European Union member states on Monday to avoid “backtracking” on their climate…
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