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France gets relief as Fitch maintains credit rating
Fitch Ratings has warned that political instability in France has worsened following the 2024 snap elections and the collapse of the Barnier government due to disagreements over the 2025 budget bill. “The current center-right coalition, led by Prime Minister Bayrou, does not have an absolute majority in the deeply divided National Assembly, making economic and…
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EU Nations Reach Consensus on Regulations for New Genomic Techniques in Plant Breeding
On Friday, EU member states reached a consensus on regulations governing the use of new genomic techniques (NGT) in plant breeding, thanks to a proposal initiated by the Polish presidency. Negotiations with the European Parliament on this issue are anticipated to commence at the end of April. Ambassadors from EU member states, led by Poland’s…
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Kraainem: Three Men Convicted of Murdering Magali and Coline
Kraainem (Eurotoday) – On March 24, 2022, in Kraainem, Belgium, Magali Wagner and her daughter Coline Ghinet were drugged and stabbed. Pierre Devalet planned the murders, Ngongi executed them, and Vincent Léglise facilitated them. The sentence will be decided today, March 14, 2025. The three men—Pierre Devalet, Ngongi, and Vincent Léglise—initially denied killing Magali Wagner…
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Trump claims ‘thousands’ of Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded in Kursk; Ukraine denies the claim
Ukraine Denies Claims of Encirclement by Russian and North Korean Troops Ukraine’s military leadership has rejected claims that its forces are at risk of being surrounded by Russian troops and their North Korean allies. Ukrainian forces have faced increasing pressure following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt military aid and intelligence sharing in…
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European Commission Vice-President to Discuss Tariff Threats with US Officials
On Friday, the Vice-President of the European Commission, Maros Sefcovic, will engage in discussions with representatives from the US administration about trade issues, particularly in light of Washington’s threats to impose tariffs on wines and other spirits from EU nations. In the afternoon, Sefcovic is scheduled to hold phone conversations with prominent US officials, including…
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Ukrainian Lioness Vanda Relocates from Planckendael to the UK
Mice (Eurotoday) – The lioness Vanda departed Planckendael Zoo in Muizen to spend her retirement at a British lion sanctuary. Vanda, the lioness, travelled from Ukraine to reside temporarily in Muizen. Vanda resided in an apartment building located in Ukraine. Ukrainian lioness Vanda has been relocated from ZOO Planckendael in Muizen, Belgium, to the Big…
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Governor of the Bank of France Declares Trade War “Extremely Detrimental” to the American Economy
Paris – François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Bank of France, expressed concern over the rising trade tensions linked to Donald Trump’s renewed leadership in the United States and the increasing announcements of tariff barriers. On Friday, during an interview with France Inter radio, he stated, “What’s happening in the United States represents…
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Freeze on PIP Disability Benefit Expected to Be Scrapped Following Labour Opposition
The proposed freeze on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits, which would likely require primary legislation, has sparked strong opposition from Members of Parliament (MPs) after it was leaked to ITV News a week ago. While some MPs have publicly criticized the idea, many others have voiced their concerns privately. According to two individuals familiar with…