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“Easy Does It — ECB Can Continue Gradual Cuts in December, Says Croatia’s Vujčić”
Vujčić delivered a firm rebuttal to any speculation about significant disagreements among members of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council regarding a potential large-scale interest rate cut. “I saw the Governing Council being on the same page, and I don’t really believe that it will be much different in the coming meetings,” he stated…
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Countries Support Brussels’ Proposal to Prohibit Outdoor Vaping
Last week, Europe’s increasingly polarized Parliament witnessed significant opposition to a controversial plan. However, the EU’s member states largely managed to align with Brussels’ overarching objectives. For many critics in Parliament, the outcome of the member states’ vote is seen as largely symbolic. “I regret the voting outcome in the Health Council regarding the smoke-free…
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EU Must Support Sustainable Recovery of Europe’s Beer Industry
Beer remains a “motor” for Europe’s economy but continues to face multiple challenges, ranging from the aftershocks of the Covid pandemic to supply chain turbulence, say The Brewers of Europe. The 2024 edition of the European Beer Trends Report, released on 3 December, provides a snapshot of country-by-country production, consumption and trade patterns over the…
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EU Decides to Postpone Anti-Deforestation Law by One Year
The European Parliament has decided to abandon amendments proposed by the European People’s Party (EPP) to new legislation aimed at combating deforestation, following pushback from the European Commission and EU member states. Among the dropped amendments was a controversial proposal to establish a new “no-risk” category that would have reduced due diligence requirements for commodities…
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Former EU Justice Chief Didier Reynders Under Investigation for Alleged Money Laundering Through Lottery
Belgium (Eurotoday): Belgian police have raided properties linked to former EU Commissioner Didier Reynders over allegations of money laundering involving lottery winnings. The investigation follows reports from the National Lottery and has been ongoing for months. Didier Reynders, the former EU Commissioner for Justice, is being investigated for money laundering linked to gambling activities. Police…
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New EU Regulations to Address Rainforest Destruction
Brussels – EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on new regulations aimed at tackling deforestation in rainforests. The decision finalized on Tuesday night includes a one-year delay in implementation, but the legislation itself remains unchanged. The deforestation directive faced significant challenges, as conservative factions within the European Parliament sought last-minute…
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Has Nigel Farage Become Central to the Establishment?
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Bruges’ De Lijn Receives Pluim Award for Disability Support Despite 25% Reduction in Bus Stops
Bruges (Eurotoday): De Lijn, awarded the Pluim for accessibility efforts, faced criticism for cutting 25% of bus stops in West Flanders. Chair Lieve Dossche praised its new flex transport system, aiding those with disabilities. De Lijn, the public transportation company in Flanders, has won the Pluim Award for helping people with disabilities. This surprised many…