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Google tries to ‘astroturf’ US Supreme Court
As Google awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could dramatically upend portions of its business model, a group of prominent online content creators and…
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‘Ukraine is not going to militarily retake Crimea,’ top US Democrat says
MUNICH — A top Armed Services Democrat expressed deep concerns on Friday over the prospect of Ukrainian forces waging a bloody fight to retake Crimea.…
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Couch potato lifestyles cost EU €8B per year, report says
If Europe wants to save its health systems money, it better get moving — literally. Europeans’ lack of physical activity is costing EU countries a…
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49 days of Liz Truss: The inside story
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Stitcher .st0{fill:#EB8A23;} .st1{fill:#FAC617;} .st2{fill:#612368;} .st3{fill:#3792C4;} .st4{fill:#C33727;} Acast Host Ailbhe Rea tells the inside story…
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Lawyers try to put Belgian justice on trial in Qatargate
BRUSSELS — In the people’s court, Thursday’s hearing took place not in the courtroom but on the majestic staircase of the Palais de Justice, with a…
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VDL’s texts — MEPs arrested — Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe
SpotThis week, we unpack some of the transparency issues plaguing the EU’s top institutions, and our special guest is Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on Europe’s…
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Dutch intelligence to analyze TikTok use on government phones
The Dutch government instructed its intelligence services to study the risks of the use of video app TikTok on government phones. Dutch Secretary of State…
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Sacré bleu! EU job ads can’t limit 2nd languages to English, German and French, court rules
The European Commission cannot restrict the choice of a second language to English, German or French in its recruitment process, the Court of Justice of…
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UK backs down in legal battle over EU residents’ rights
LONDON — The U.K. Home Office will not appeal a court ruling that called the government’s post-Brexit residence scheme for EU nationals unlawful, a spokesperson…
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MEPs rush to declare junkets amid Qatargate, analysis shows
Many EU lawmakers have taken belated transparency measures in light of the Qatargate corruption scandal that rocked the European Parliament, Transparency International analysis published Wednesday…
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