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EU seeks emergency powers on supply chains
The European Commission is planning to unveil a proposal early next year for new powers that would allow Brussels to secure supplies during a crisis,…
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Malta legalizes cannabis for personal use
Maltese lawmakers voted through a bill Tuesday that would allow the possession and consumption of limited quantities of cannabis in what is a first in…
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Turkey faces disciplinary action for failing to release jailed activist, says Council of Europe
The Council of Europe announced Friday it will take disciplinary action against Turkey if it refuses to release jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala. The announcement follows…
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Germany: the three biggest issues facing Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz is soon to be sworn in as the new chancellor of Germany after nearly two months of intense negotiations between the Social Democrats…
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Many vaccine passports have security flaws – here’s how to make them safer
Mat Napo / Unsplash, CC BY-SA COVID vaccination passports have proved extremely divisive during the coronavirus pandemic, due to issues relating to civil liberties or…
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Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova want to be EU’s friends with benefits
Leaders of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have a lot of reassuring to do in Brussels on Tuesday. The so-called “trio” — the three most EU-enthusiastic members of…
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Germany’s Scholz plans early December visit to Macron
Germany’s incoming chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will make his first state visit to France to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, an official close to Scholz said…
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At NATO, Polish president calls for allied response to Russian troop build-up near Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda called on NATO to deploy additional forces on its eastern flank and step up its air policing mission in response to…
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David Frost tells EU: British divergence just ‘beginning’
LONDON — Brexit Minister David Frost warned the EU that British plans to ditch its rules were just starting. The Cabinet minister said the U.K.…
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Bird flu outbreaks in Europe: what you need to know
Once again, Europe is experiencing bird flu outbreaks – the deadliest animal disease known. In chickens and turkeys, over 90% of an affected flock will…
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