Teresa Ribera has a message for EU haters: don't be jealous of Europe's high quality of life.
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Jacob Parry
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Jacob Parry
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A journalist at @POLITICOEurope. Views are my own.
Brussels Katılım Ağustos 2008
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In a continent of GmbHs, SpAs and Sarls, why EU Inc? My backgrounder on the linguistic spat over what to call the EU's proposal to loosen corporate set-up rules, and what it says about about one of its key market liberalization efforts.
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The European Commission is threatening to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale @la_Biennale over Russia's participation in the 2026 edition, which it says is not "in line" with EU sanctions.
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German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil today rejected Berlin’s participation in the escalating military conflict in Iran, describing the U.S.-Israeli campaign as “not our war” and flagging legal concerns over the strikes. politico.eu/article/german…
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Turkey is considering deploying four F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus as the conflict in Iran has spurred tensions on the divided Mediterranean island. politico.eu/article/turkey…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a direct apology to his country’s neighbors today as Israeli fighter jets unleashed a massive overnight bombardment on the Iranian capital. politico.eu/article/iran-m…
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Belgian firm Van de Poel unhappy that its discarded trailer ended up as an Iraqi rocket launcher.
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"The findings throw a spotlight on a lobbying practice starting to spread through Europe: Letters demanding controversial policy changes in the name of companies loosely associated with the organizers to boost their influence." via @ZiaWeise
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On the eve of the February EU leaders summit, a corporate coalition purporting to represent 1,350 companies & groups signed off on a letter calling for the weakening of EU climate rules. The catch? Not all of them actually signed it.
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.@EUCouncil president says Spain has the EU's full backing in response U.S. trade embargo threat.
António Costa@eucopresident
Acabo de mantener una llamada con el presidente @sanchezcastejon para expresar la plena solidaridad de la UE con España. La UE siempre garantizará que los intereses de sus Estados miembros estén plenamente protegidos. Reafirmamos nuestro firme compromiso con los principios del derecho internacional y con el orden internacional basado en normas en todo el mundo.
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Newsom likens Israel to ‘apartheid state,’ questions future military support dlvr.it/TRHCn7
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Europe's indie cinemas want the EU to apply the "highest level of scrutiny" to Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros as well as legally binding commitments, per Variety.
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In Ursula von der Leyen's words: Iran requires a "credible transition" that reflects the population's "democratic aspirations" – comments that she made following a call with Qatar's autocratic leader.
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Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen
Off the phone with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. We discussed the aftermath of Iran’s reckless and indiscriminate strikes on the country. With the region in deep upheaval, Qatar can count on strong European solidarity. Just as we could count on Qatar’s support to European citizens, and I thanked the Sheikh for this. The risk of further escalation is real. This is why a credible transition in Iran is urgently needed. One that restores stability and paves the way for a lasting solution. This must mean the halt of Iran's military nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and the end of destabilising actions on air, land and at sea. Above all, it must reflect and support the democratic aspirations of the brave people of Iran.
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The U.S. walks away from "regime change" as a goal in Iran just as the the head of the European Commission endorses it.
Max Abrahms@MaxAbrahms
Hegseth says this isn’t a “regime change war.” But to be fair the Trump administration did in fact suggest that regime change was a major goal.
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