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'Poland is back in the European Union': Polish former Europe minister

In this edition we focus on Poland, where opposition parties have won enough seats in the parliamentary election to oust the ruling conservative Law and Justice party after eight years in power. To analyse this major shift and what it means for Poland's place in the EU, we speak to…

France 24

EU enlargement: Are candidate countries and the EU on track?

In this debate we delve into the latest tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, and discuss how they could affect the efforts of the Western Balkan countries to come closer to the European Union. We also look at what is happening around Ukraine's efforts to join the EU, and what signals…

France 24

The EU and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: many voices, no shared vision

The day after the barbaric attacks by Hamas on Israel, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Oliver Varhelyi of Hungary, announced the suspension of aid to the Palestinians. He was soon rebuffed by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and…

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'I will be completely independent': New EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

Talking Europe hosts the newly appointed EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra. The EU has put the Green Deal at the heart of its policy making, and Hoekstra was confirmed in the key job after somewhat fractious hearings in the European Parliament, where some MEPs drew attention to his…

France 24

Europe's response to Israel-Hamas war: EU tries to balance competing views

The EU faces what is arguably its stiffest foreign policy test since the war in Ukraine. A devastating attack on Israel by Hamas has been met with a massive Israeli response in the Gaza Strip. It is being described as the worst chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the war…

France 24

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

Radio France Internationale

A 'fanaticism of indifference': Is a divided EU deaf to pope's plea to welcome migrants?

"Those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome." With these words, Pope Francis admonished Europe for failing to treat migrants with dignity. Speaking during his recent visit to the melting-pot French Mediterranean city of Marseille, the pontiff lamented what he called a "fanaticism of…

France 24

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European Parliament Corrects Burdensome Essential Oils Rules

Amendment 32 addresses flawed regulations, ensuring affordable products and protecting EU exporters

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From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right's rise in Europe

A little over a year since leader of Fratelli d'Italia Georgia Meloni rose to power in Italy, the latest data spells out a clear message: she is not the only ultraright politician surfing on voters’ anxieties. In fact, we may be entering a new cycle of far-right extremism across the…

The Conversation

European Parliament president backs UN naming an envoy to help restart Cyprus peace talks

The president of the European Parliament says she has conveyed the legislative body’s support for the appointment of a U.N. envoy to evaluate the chances of resuming stalemated talks to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus

The Independent UK

EU ban on Russian cars: A sanction custom-made for Putin's propagandists?

It's not every day that both the Kremlin and its fiercest critics unite in outrage at the European Union. But that's precisely what happened recently, after the EU banned Russian citizens from bringing their personal vehicles into the bloc. And it wasn't just about cars. The Moscow Times reported that…

France 24

Alyn Smith: Our best future is as indy nation in the EU, not Efta

BEFORE Westminster, I spent 16 years as one of Scotland’s six MEPs in the European Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Nothing is off table to get Ukraine into EU, says president of bloc’s parliament

Exclusive: Roberta Metsola warns ‘pushing the can down the road’ will fuel nationalism and the far right

The Guardian - UK

EU-Africa partnership under pressure: Is Europe losing out to Russia and China?

The UN chief has called it an epidemic of coups. In Africa, since 2020, military officers have seized power, or attempted to do so, in numerous sub-Saharan countries. Just in the last two and a half months, soldiers in Gabon announced a takeover of power, while in Niger, members of…

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Al Jazeera

Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over?

Tensions in ties flare again as Erdogan signals parting ways with the bloc after a rough European Parliament report.

Al Jazeera

Europe frets over migration; Tunisia moves refugees to departure points

Pact that promised Tunisia financial support in return for stopping migration is being debated in Europe.

The Independent UK

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could ends its membership bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union

Radio France Internationale

EU faces human rights questions over Tunisia migration pact

The EU ombudsman has demanded that Brussels explain how it will ensure that its pact with Tunisia to curb migration will not breach human rights standards.

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'If Europe wants long-term security, it needs to enlarge': EU Commissioner Várhelyi

Enlargement of the European Union was one of the priorities outlined by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech on September 13th, and it is likely to become an ever more pressing issue over the next few years. After the speech, Talking Europe sat…

France 24

Decoding the State of the EU speech: Commission chief outlines priorities for key election year

It is time for Europe's September ritual – the State of the Union speech. It has been a highlight of the EU agenda for the last 13 years. Every year, the president of the European Commission sets out his or her priorities to the plenary session of the EU parliament.…

Al Jazeera

EU condemns Tunisia ban on delegation entering country

Tunisia made the decision two days after the European Parliament held a debate on a migration pact with Tunis.

The Conversation

Catalan, Basque and Galician are unlikely to become official EU languages, but alternatives to connect with regional language speakers are out there

The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is in a pickle. In August, he sent out a formal request to the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe for Catalan, Basque and Galician to become official EU languages. The request was part of a coalition agreement with the Catalan Independence Party,…

Al Jazeera

EU must prepare to grow to more than 30 members: Von der Leyen

The European Commission chief announces policy reviews to ensure that the enlarged bloc can still function properly.

InsideEVs

European Union Opens Probe Into Subsidy-Backed Chinese EVs

The European Commission's president said the EU is considering imposing tariffs to protect itself against Chinese EV imports that benefit from state subsidies.

The Independent UK

EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5% of total consumption by 2030

European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc’s energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels

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