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16th Apr 2024

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Danish fishing communities to be hit hard by Brexit, says report

A new report from Aaborg University estimated the consequences of Brexit in four Danish fishing ports and their communities at costing up to 1bn kroner (€1.3m) annually and the loss of 800 jobs. "A hard Brexit, closing of access to British waters, will have major financial consequences for Danish fishing," said fisheries minister Karen Ellemann, hoping for a 'Norwegian deal' preserving access to fishing in British waters post-Brexit.

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Police ordered to end far-right 'Nat-Con' Brussels conference

The controversial far-right "National Conservatism" conference taking place in Brussels was ordered to halt at the behest of the local neighbourhood mayor — in what critics described as a publicity victory for the populist right.

Opinion

How Hungary's teachers are taking on Viktor Orban

Orban and his administration are pursuing a strategy of running-down public education in Hungary. They have been explicit in their aims and how their assault on 'non-Christian' teachers is a small price to pay for the cultural shift they want.

Column

What do we actually mean by EU 'competitiveness'?

Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi are coming up with reports on the EU's single market and competitiveness — but although 'competitiveness' has become a buzzword, there's no consensus on a definition for what it actually means.

EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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