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1 day ago
The European Commission has announced a ban on certain 'forever chemicals' in consumer products such as rain jackets, food packaging or cosmetics. But despite widespread concerns, industry will get up to a five-year transition period.
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8 hours ago
A new German-Kenya labour and migration deal appears to have fallen into the trap of over-promising on jobs, while carrying a sting on migrant returns. 
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8 hours ago
"We will help Ukraine in its brave efforts. I come here to discuss Europe's support. From winter preparedness to defence, to accession and progress on the G7 loans,” said EU Commission president von der Leyen.
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What if we are fighting inflation all wrong?

2 months ago
In a new paper, two economists argue that the EU needs a system of price controls and buffer stocks to prevent future inflation and shouldn't just leave it to the ECB to fight price rises through interest rates after the fact.
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Capital Markets Union will not foot Europe’s climate bill, says report

2 months ago
In an effort to save money, the EU hopes private financiers will foot "most" of the climate bill. But a new report dispels these hopes, calling them "wishful thinking."
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Biden's future in doubt among EU friends after new blunders

2 months ago
EU leaders stuck by US president Joe Biden despite his striking gaffes in Washington, but behind the scenes diplomats fear he'll be forced to step aside.
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