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Solar Power Overtakes Lignite in EU Electricity Generation

In 2024, photovoltaic solar power (11%) surpassed lignite (10%) in the EU's electricity generation for the first time, marking a milestone in the green transition as fossil fuels' contribution fell to 16%.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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France, Germany Seek Delay of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules

France and Germany are pushing for a delay and simplification of new EU rules on corporate environmental reporting and due diligence, citing concerns about their impact on businesses; the European Commission is expected to review these regulations by February 26th.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Meta's Ad Policy Faces Continued EU Scrutiny

Meta's revised "pay or consent" policy, launched in October 2023 and modified in November following EU regulatory pressure, allows users to pay €5.99 monthly for ad-free Facebook and Instagram access, but consumer advocates claim it still violates EU law.

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EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout

Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Europe's Lagging Economy: IMF Urges Single Market Focus

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlights a diverging global economic outlook: while the world economy shows 3.3% growth, Europe lags behind the US due to low productivity, inefficient capital allocation, and high energy costs. She emphasizes the need for Europe to focus on its single ma...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ajax Upset by RFS in Europa League; UEFA Coefficient Implications

Ajax suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to RFS in the Europa League, ending a potential perfect week for Dutch clubs in European competitions and impacting the UEFA coefficient rankings, while RFS celebrated their first-ever European victory.

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Quality Education
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EU Weighs Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns

The EU Commissioner for Home Affairs left open the possibility of using EU funds for border barriers, following calls from several MEPs and amid concerns about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. While €170 million was recently allocated to countries bordering these nations, the EU has yet to di...

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Judges' Moral Convictions Influence Legal Decisions in Spain

A Spanish Supreme Court ruling refusing to apply an amnesty law to Catalan 'procés' convicts highlights how judges' moral convictions can influence legal interpretations, potentially undermining the rule of law, as seen in several cases overturned by higher courts.

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France's Euro Victory: A Pyrrhic Win?

Following the Bretton Woods collapse, France's weak Franc and high interest rates motivated its pursuit of the Euro to counter German dominance, but this led to current vulnerabilities and a potential Euro crisis due to France's fiscal dominance and Germany's weakened economy.

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Europe's Economic Stagnation: IMF Highlights Internal Challenges and Global Risks

The IMF's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, reports that while the global economy is growing at 3.3% this year and next, with inflation decreasing, Europe lags behind the US due to internal issues. She suggests that improving Europe's single market and channeling investment to the most produc...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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EU to Condition Tunisia Funding Amidst Migrant Abuse Reports

The European Union is reviewing its funding for Tunisian security forces after reports of widespread human rights abuses against sub-Saharan migrants, including murder, rape, and mass expulsions, prompting a shift toward conditional payments based on human rights compliance impacting tens of million...

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France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations

France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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