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Romania Bars Second Far-Right Candidate from Presidential Race

Romania's electoral commission excluded far-right presidential candidate Diana Sosoaca due to past violations of democratic values, following a similar disqualification of leading contender Calin Georgescu, amidst concerns about foreign interference and rising extremism.

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EU Bypasses Parliament in €800 Billion Ukraine Aid Plan

The European Commission bypassed the European Parliament when approving an €800 billion aid package for Ukraine using Article 122 of the EU Treaty, citing emergency provisions; this decision sparked controversy, highlighting concerns over democratic legitimacy and future power imbalances within the ...

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EU Divided on Confiscating €258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets

The European Union is debating whether to confiscate €258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels, with some member states raising legal concerns while others push for seizure to fund Ukraine's war effort.

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EU Relaxes Fiscal Rules, Boosting German Stock Market and Defense Spending

The German stock market surged to record highs after the EU unanimously agreed to relax fiscal rules on defense spending, driven by Germany's initiative to increase military expenditure and infrastructure investments, potentially impacting global markets.

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Italian PD Rejects EU's €800 Billion Military Plan

The Italian Democratic Party (PD) strongly opposes the EU's proposed €800 billion military rearmament plan, advocating for a common European defense system funded by shared debt instead. They criticize the plan's lack of interoperability, misallocation of funds from social programs, and potential to...

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Catalan President Pushes for EU Language Status

Catalan President Salvador Illa is pushing for Catalan to become an official EU language, a move supported by the Spanish government but opposed by some EU members due to its estimated €132 million annual cost and potential political implications.

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Huawei-Linked Corruption Scandal Rocks European Parliament

A European Parliament corruption investigation involving Huawei and its lobbyists led to 21 searches in Belgium and Portugal, one arrest, and the seizure of evidence related to alleged bribery and influence-peddling, aiming to counter negative US narratives about Huawei.

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EU Bypasses Parliament to Approve €150 Billion for Ukraine Defense

The EU Commission used Article 122 to approve a €150 billion loan for Ukraine's defense, bypassing the European Parliament which responded with a non-binding resolution urging increased defense spending and greater oversight, despite some MEPs' concerns about democratic legitimacy.

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Von der Leyen Pushes Spain for Increased Defense Spending

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, urged Spain to increase its defense spending to over 3% of GDP, exceeding the NATO Secretary General's suggestion, during her 100th day in office; this follows Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's pledge to reach 2% by 2029, deemed insuff...

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Merz's Brussels Meetings Signal Stronger German Role in EU

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU/CSU, met with key EU and NATO leaders in Brussels, receiving strong support for his plans to significantly increase German defense spending and pursue greater European independence from the US, addressing months of German political paralysis that hampered the ...

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EU Weakens Supply Chain Act Amidst German Lobbying

The EU is weakening its Supply Chain Act due to pressure from Germany and its industry, reducing its scope and impact; this follows the pattern of Germany's own weaker national law, raising concerns about corporate accountability for human rights violations.

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EU Unveils "Omnibus" Regulation and "Clean Industrial Deal", Sparking Concerns Over Weakened Environmental Protections

The EU Commission will present the "Omnibus" regulation on Wednesday, aiming to simplify four sustainability laws, including the CSRD and supply chain act, while simultaneously unveiling the "Clean Industrial Deal" prioritizing industrial needs in climate action, causing concerns over weakened envir...

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