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How Keir Starmer Benefits from Conservative Missteps
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard Offer a 20-Minute Daily Politics Rundown Sky News Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard team up to deliver their daily podcast, Politics At Jack And Sam’s, offering a concise 20-minute briefing on the key political events of the day ahead. This morning, the latest…
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Weitz: North Macedonia’s Government Shows Willingness to Advance Toward EU, Provided Bulgaria Doesn’t Raise New Demands
Strasbourg – Thomas Weitz, the European Parliament’s new rapporteur for North Macedonia, conveyed optimism about the country’s Euro-integration prospects, provided that Bulgaria does not impose new conditions or impede the process further. This was reported by MIA’s special correspondent in Strasbourg during a meeting with Macedonian journalists. Weitz emphasized the need for constitutional changes, along…
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Liberals Urged Not to Abandon Elon Musk’s X, Prominent US Lawmaker States
“I believe everything he’s publicly advocated for points to his belief in free and open speech, as well as the need for multiple platforms,” Khanna said during an interview with Anne McElvoy on POLITICO’s *Power Play* podcast. “That doesn’t mean X should be the only platform. Personally, I not only remain on it, but I…
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Israel-Hezbollah: A Ceasefire, But No Lasting Peace
In the protracted skirmishes between Israel and Hezbollah, both parties have been damaged severely during the past 13 months. The situation for both of them is unsustainable. Israel’s north is emptied of its citizens who are now internally displaced and rockets keep raining on its cities and military facilities. Israel’s economy is in tatters. It…
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A Sole Dependency Risk
The Kimberley Process (KP) has long been recognized for its decentralized system, which has successfully regulated the global diamond trade for over two decades. Supported by industry members, observers like the World Diamond Council, civil society organizations, and numerous stakeholders, this decentralized approach encompasses 59 active nodes (recently adding Uzbekistan as the 60th), ensuring equitable…
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EU Takes Action Against China’s Brandy Tariffs at the WTO
Brussels (ANSA) – The European Union has decided to take action against China’s provisional tariffs on European brandy imports by filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO). Brussels maintains its “strong belief” that China’s tariffs “do not comply with WTO regulations.” According to a statement from the European Commission, “China has not provided…
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Why This Democratic Lawmaker Is Ready to Collaborate With Elon Musk
Why This Democratic Lawmaker Is Open to Collaborating With Elon Musk As political dynamics in the U.S. continue to shift, a noteworthy story has emerged: a prominent Democratic lawmaker’s willingness to work alongside Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man and a controversial figure in both political and tech circles. Elon Musk’s influence spans a vast…
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Aalst Calls for Volunteers to Help Index 42,000 Historical City Council Reports
Aalst (Eurotoday): Aalst seeks volunteers to index over 42,000 scanned city council reports, enhancing public access to historical records. No experience is required, approximately 50 volunteers have joined the effort. The city of Aalst has a large collection of over 42,000 scanned reports from city council and board of aldermen meetings, including records from smaller…
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Wie Alice Weidel Unionswähler für die AfD gewinnen möchte
The era of single-issue parties is over. With Germany grappling with an economic crisis, the AfD has realized that topics like economy and finance resonate most with voters. Gordon Repinski sits down with POLITICO reporter Pauline von Pezold to discuss how the party’s tone and focus are shifting from migration to broader themes. In the…