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Change on the horizon for the Netherlands’ strained asylum system

As coalition talks progress this week in the Netherlands, following the general election on 29 October – in which the centrist Democrats 66 narrowly defeated Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom – the focus is on changes to immigration and asylum policies.

Radio France Internationale

Explainer: Why the European Union Is Investigating Shein Over Child-Like Dolls and Illegal Weapons Listings

The Shein scandal, triggered by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its online marketplace, has prompted French authorities and the European Commission to investigate the retailer under the EU Digital Services Act.

International Business Times UK

EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan

Belgian Prime Minister De Wever lashed out at plans for a reparations loan in a strongly worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen, calling it dangerous and wrong. European officials are seriously considering a bridge loan as clock ticks for the December summit. Belgian resistance is seen as entrenched.

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'Fundamentally wrong': Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan

Hopes to secure a reparations loan for Ukraine have been dashed after the Belgian prime minister blasted the proposal as "fundamentally wrong" and called on the EU to raise fresh debt instead of touching the Russian assets.

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Enhancing EU-Kazakhstan cooperation for a sustainable future

Kazakhstan and the EU share a long-term interest in stable, resilient and predictable supply chains that underpin economic growth and deliver the technologies needed for a cleaner future, Foreign Affairs Minister Yermek Kosherbayev writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

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Europe wants to ban social media for under 16s – here's all we know

Children less than 16 could be banned from accessing social media in the EU. The move is set to expand the ongoing debate on privacy and age verification.

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Russia's frozen assets at center of negotiations over Ukraine peace deal

Europe is considering seizing billions in Russian assets to support Ukraine, as proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump

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European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s

MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms

The Guardian - UK

Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say

The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

Euronews

EU should stop discussing and move forward with Ukraine reparations loan, Dombrovskis tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said that the EU should stop discussing the options to finance Ukraine and proceed with using Russian frozen assets.

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Eight EU countries face warning from the Commission over budget spending

Eight member states, including Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, could face a formal reprimand from the European Commission in June if they do not take further action to stay within the EU’s public spending rules.

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Fact check: Does the EU import more from Russia than it gives Ukraine in aid?

Sweden's foreign minister claimed last week that Europe has imported more from Russia during the war than it has spent supporting Ukraine. A review of the numbers suggests she is right.

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European Parliament to take Commission to court over technology patents

European lawmakers voted in favour of taking the European Commission to the EU Court of Justice over the withdrawal of a proposal on technology patents.

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The European Union proposes deepening defense industry ties with Ukraine

The European Union’s defense chief has proposed deeper integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia’s unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc

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Peace talks: EU demands 'full involvement' on sanctions and Russian assets

Europeans insist that any decisions related to economic sanctions against Russia, the immobilised Russian assets and Ukraine's EU accession must be taken with full consent in any peace plan to end the war.

The Guardian - UK

Macron and Merz must look at themselves if they want to stop Europe sliding to the far right

Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law, writes Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall

World leaders pledge just over $11bn, short of the $18bn experts say is needed to stay on track to tackle challenges

Euronews

EU sanctions Sudanese paramilitary leader after atrocities by his forces in Darfur

The war began in 2023, when tensions erupted between the army and the RSF that were meant to oversee a democratic transition after a 2019 coup unseated former President Omar al-Bashir.

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European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for its use of the so-called 'golden power' rule, a new chapter in the story of the failed takeover of Banco BPM by UniCredit.

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The EU Is Spending Big To Install Thousands More DC Fast Chargers

Over 500 stalls capable of delivering 1 megawatt of power are on the list of projects funded by the European Commission.

Radio France Internationale

EU moves to cut red tape with overhaul of AI and data privacy laws

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to ease tech rules, arguing that a loosening of red tape could give Europe’s high-tech sector the breathing room to compete with global rivals.

Euronews

EU will benefit from Montenegro joining the bloc, says Prime Minister Spajić

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić told Euronews that his country will be a full member of the European Union by the end of the EU Commission's term in 2029, adding that it is already behaving like a member of the club without reaping the benefits.

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Amazon loses legal challenge to imposition of EU's strictest digital rules

The EU's highest court has ruled that US tech giant will remain subject to the toughest measures of the Digital Services Act.

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Denmark aims to break EU privacy chief deadlock before year's end

An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.

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EU states to have three days to allow troop transit under new 'Military Schengen' system

If an EU country is attacked, how long should it take for other member states to allow troops and equipment to cross through their borders to provide reinforcements? A new plan could limit how long one EU member can hold another's military up.

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