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English studied by 95% of EU students

As many as 95% of pupils at secondary level are studying English as a foreign language, according to figures from 2009 published from the Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. The second most commonly studied foreign language at secondary level is German (27%), followed by French (26%) and Spanish (19%).

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Brussels denies having no 'concern' on Spain's amnesty law

The Spanish government remains secretive about its negotiations with pro-independence Catalans, but claims the EU Commission has "zero concerns" about their proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists. The EU executive denies that.

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Dubai's COP28 — a view from the ground

Discussion of the biggest existential threat humanity has ever faced is barely mentioned on billboards or signage in Dubai — yet visitors are made aware quite quickly that t world rugby sevens tournament is imminent.

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