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Bordeaux (France) – French farmers continued their protest by blocking the port of Bordeaux on Thursday, expressing their frustration as the Agriculture Minister pledged to address issues regarding banned pesticides. Members of the Coordination Rurale union piled up large amounts of earth and waste at the site, with reports indicating the presence of 50 tractors…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The World Vapers’ Alliance delivered 100,000 signatures to the EU, urging evidence-based vaping policies for harm reduction. How will increased vaping restrictions affect public health progress?Why is Sweden’s approach to harm reduction more successful? The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) on 21 Nov 2024 provided over 100,000 signatures to the European Parliament, urging…

Zaluzhny has called on Ukraine’s allies to act decisively and learn the right lessons from the ongoing conflict. “It is still possible to stop this war here, on Ukrainian soil. But for some reason, our partners are unwilling to grasp this reality. Ukraine is already facing too many adversaries. While technology will ensure Ukraine’s survival,…

Bratislava – The Association of European Chambers of Commerce, Eurochambres, aims to enhance its advocacy for entrepreneurs across Europe by actively engaging with EU institutions. This commitment was established in Bratislava on Thursday by Peter Mihók, the chairman of the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SOPK), and Vladimír Dlouhý, the president of Eurochambres, according…

Zagreb (Eurotoday) – European prosecutors cautioned of breaches of the rule of law in Croatia, after the country took over a graft investigation they had launched, and expressed they had informed Brussels. What triggered the dispute between Croatian and European prosecutors?What challenges does Croatia face in tackling corruption in public health? The European Public Prosecutor’s…

The title and structure of the article suggest a discussion about Germany’s fiscal policy, particularly the “debt brake” (Schuldenbremse) introduced during Angela Merkel’s leadership. Here’s a revised breakdown of its likely contents based on the headline and metadata: — Germany's “Debt Brake” Faces New Scrutiny Amid Elections Germany’s hallmark fiscal policy, the so-called “debt brake,”…

Belgrade/Bratislava – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) affirmed Slovakia’s commitment to Serbia’s territorial integrity during his visit to Belgrade on Thursday, following his meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Fico emphasized Slovakia’s support for Serbia’s European Union accession talks and announced plans to reassign Slovak soldiers to NATO’s peacekeeping mission (KFOR), as reported by…

Brussels (Eurotoday): A 22-meter Nordmann fir Christmas tree was installed at Brussels’ Grand Place on November 16, 2023. It will be decorated on November 26-27 and lit on November 29 for Winter Wonders. The Christmas tree was brought to the Grand Place in Brussels last night with police help, and the snow didn’t cause any…

The committee has announced the launch of an inquiry into “social media, misinformation, and harmful algorithms” following riots in the UK this past August. The unrest was partly fueled by inaccurate posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the tragic killing of three schoolgirls in the town of Southport. However, Elon Musk, the owner of…

The announcement on Wednesday detailed the Ministry of Defence’s decision to cut several naval assets in a cost-saving effort, including two amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark. Additionally, logistics vessels RFA Wave Knight, RFA Wave Ruler, and the frigate HMS Northumberland, which is currently undergoing a refit due to significant structural damage, will…