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Members of the European Parliament reached a compromise with member states in February regarding a European Commission proposal to enhance producer responsibility in the textile sector. Producers will now contribute to the costs associated with collection, sorting, and recycling through fees. The EU generates 12.6 million tons of textile waste annually, with clothing and shoes…

“The National Rally is not up for sale to the highest Macronist bidder, unlike [the conservative] Les Républicains and the Socialists,” Bardella emphasized on stage. “We are not like them.” On Saturday, Lecornu expressed his intention to reach out to moderate groups on the left during an in-depth interview with local newspapers, extending several overtures…

Kathmandu (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sushila Karki, Nepal’s new leader, arrives at the prime minister’s office to chair her first meeting with government officials as the interim leader. Karki, who was a former chief justice, was appointed on Friday following deadly anti-corruption protests that ousted her predecessor. How did Sushila Karki become Nepal’s interim leader?How…

Ljubljana – During her visit to Slovenia, European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience, and Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall emphasized the necessity of collaboration in developing flood safety measures, advocating for solutions that prioritize nature-based approaches. “Collaboration is crucial during these challenging times,” Roswall stated in a press release, highlighting the need to focus…

“It is always in times of deadlock and tension that our country has moved forward,” he stated. “My state of mind is simple: I want neither instability nor immobility.” Lecornu is striving to distinguish himself from the budget cuts that François Bayrou attempted and failed to implement in the French assembly, leading to Bayrou’s downfall…

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, ahead of a high-level discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as tensions among U.S. Middle East allies continue. U.S. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, landed in Israel amid uncertainties with fellow U.S. partners in the…

Luxembourg – On Thursday, the Court of Justice of the European Union annulled the European Commission’s approval for Hungarian state aid allowing Russia to construct nuclear reactors, following a complaint from Austria. The Court asserted that the Commission “should have verified whether the direct award of the contract (…) to a Russian company” complied with…

Seoul (Eurotoday Newspaper) – South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to visit China this week and is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday.  How might China influence North Korea’s stance on dialogue?When did Xi Jinping last visit…

The European Union Delegation in Tirana will closely monitor the selection process for the new head of the special structure against organized crime and corruption. EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, met with the Chairwoman of the High Council of the Prosecution, Mirela Bogdani, emphasizing that the EU delegation will continue to support the entire…