EU Bans Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Packaging Due to Health Concerns
The European Commission banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials following a 2023 EFSA opinion deeming it a health risk, with an 18-month phase-out period for most products, except for limited exceptions where no alternative exists.
EU Bans Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Packaging Due to Health Concerns
The European Commission banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials following a 2023 EFSA opinion deeming it a health risk, with an 18-month phase-out period for most products, except for limited exceptions where no alternative exists.
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Brexit Cost UK £27 Billion in First Two Years: Study
The UK's exit from the EU's single market and customs union resulted in a £27 billion ($34 billion) loss in trade over two years, primarily affecting small businesses, while larger businesses maintained pre-Brexit trade levels; this is less than initially projected but talks to update trade agreemen...
Brexit Cost UK £27 Billion in First Two Years: Study
The UK's exit from the EU's single market and customs union resulted in a £27 billion ($34 billion) loss in trade over two years, primarily affecting small businesses, while larger businesses maintained pre-Brexit trade levels; this is less than initially projected but talks to update trade agreemen...
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Arsenal Wins Big as Manchester City's Slump Continues
Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 1-5, while Aston Villa upset Manchester City 2-1, highlighting a shift in the Premier League's power dynamics as City suffers its ninth loss in twelve matches.
Arsenal Wins Big as Manchester City's Slump Continues
Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 1-5, while Aston Villa upset Manchester City 2-1, highlighting a shift in the Premier League's power dynamics as City suffers its ninth loss in twelve matches.
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Europe Prepares for Potential Shift in US Support for Ukraine Under Trump
Facing Donald Trump's potential presidency, European nations are actively preparing for various scenarios regarding US support for Ukraine, including the possibility of a negotiated ceasefire and the establishment of a European intervention force, given Trump's past statements and admiration for Vla...
Europe Prepares for Potential Shift in US Support for Ukraine Under Trump
Facing Donald Trump's potential presidency, European nations are actively preparing for various scenarios regarding US support for Ukraine, including the possibility of a negotiated ceasefire and the establishment of a European intervention force, given Trump's past statements and admiration for Vla...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz and Trump Agree on Ukraine Peace Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th, 2024, during a phone call in Brussels, that Russia's war against Ukraine must end, and a path to a just peace is needed; Scholz emphasized that any agreements must include Ukraine and that Russia must cease ho...
Scholz and Trump Agree on Ukraine Peace Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th, 2024, during a phone call in Brussels, that Russia's war against Ukraine must end, and a path to a just peace is needed; Scholz emphasized that any agreements must include Ukraine and that Russia must cease ho...
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44% Bias Score
AI-Powered Platform Tackles Europe's Tech Talent Shortage
Spain's technology sector has 120,000 unfilled tech jobs, while Europe has 13 million unemployed; the 'New Career Network' platform, a joint Spanish-Portuguese initiative, uses AI to connect unemployed individuals with reskilling programs tailored to industry needs.
AI-Powered Platform Tackles Europe's Tech Talent Shortage
Spain's technology sector has 120,000 unfilled tech jobs, while Europe has 13 million unemployed; the 'New Career Network' platform, a joint Spanish-Portuguese initiative, uses AI to connect unemployed individuals with reskilling programs tailored to industry needs.
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AfD Doubles Down on German Exit from EU Despite High Costs
Germany's far-right AfD party has reaffirmed its commitment to leaving the EU and abandoning the euro if elected, despite the projected €690 billion cost and 87% of Germans supporting EU membership, believing that alternative arrangements would be beneficial.
AfD Doubles Down on German Exit from EU Despite High Costs
Germany's far-right AfD party has reaffirmed its commitment to leaving the EU and abandoning the euro if elected, despite the projected €690 billion cost and 87% of Germans supporting EU membership, believing that alternative arrangements would be beneficial.
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EU Funds Seven New AI Factories with €1.5 Billion
The European Commission approved a €1.5 billion fund for seven new AI factories across Europe (Barcelona, Bissen, Bologna, Stuttgart, Mimer, Kajaani, and Athens) by December, aiming to boost AI research and adoption among small businesses and transform Europe into an "AI continent" by 2030.
EU Funds Seven New AI Factories with €1.5 Billion
The European Commission approved a €1.5 billion fund for seven new AI factories across Europe (Barcelona, Bissen, Bologna, Stuttgart, Mimer, Kajaani, and Athens) by December, aiming to boost AI research and adoption among small businesses and transform Europe into an "AI continent" by 2030.
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EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
EU Condemns Russia's War, Pledges Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
On December 19th, the European Council strongly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine, urging all countries to halt support for Russia and pledging increased military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems and training, while also supporting Ukraine's peace formula and emphasizing the princi...
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Europe's Moral Debt and the Ukraine War: A Reckoning
Europe's moral debt to Ukraine is intertwined with its culpability for the war, stemming from a 2008 NATO summit where Germany prioritized energy interests over Ukrainian security, leading to Russia's invasion; now, a potential European peacekeeping force and Ukraine's EU membership could reshape th...
Europe's Moral Debt and the Ukraine War: A Reckoning
Europe's moral debt to Ukraine is intertwined with its culpability for the war, stemming from a 2008 NATO summit where Germany prioritized energy interests over Ukrainian security, leading to Russia's invasion; now, a potential European peacekeeping force and Ukraine's EU membership could reshape th...
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Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
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36% Bias Score