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1 day ago
Under Ursula von der Leyen's proposed new EU Commission, this important portfolio is now hidden behind a vague title "People, Skills and Preparedness" — which feels far removed from the reality of millions of people who struggle every day to make ends meet. This jargon contributes to the commission further losing touch with citizens across Europe.  
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3 hours ago
EU funds meant to tackle irregular migration in Africa has helped finance the Al Shabbi seafront corniche in Libya's Benghazi, restored a Roman theatre at Sabratha — and delivered a blender to a school with no electricity.
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2 hours ago
A major trade deal between the EU and Indonesia is set to miss a September deadline as the deadlock over the EU’s deforestation regulation remains unresolved. 
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Agenda

G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting

President Metsola participates in a panel discussion about European Southern borders

79th session of the United Nations General Assembly

G7 Agricultural Ministers’ meeting

79th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Presentation of the Hungarian presidency priorities

Debate on the key humanitarian priorities in the current global context

Discussion on the future of European competitiveness

G7 Agricultural Ministers’ meeting

G7 Agricultural Ministers’ meeting

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What if we are fighting inflation all wrong?

3 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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