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Le favori pour diriger l’Allemagne privilégie l’économie au détriment du climat
As layoffs impact German workers in the automotive and steel industries, unions are threatening to initiate widespread strikes, putting pressure on political leaders who are scrambling to respond to the escalating situation.
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Rosen Zhelyazkov Accepts Mandate to Form Bulgaria’s Government
Sofia (Eurotoday) – Bulgaria’s largest parliamentary group candidate for prime minister, Rosen Zhelyazkov, accepted the president’s invitation to form a government. GERB-SDS candidate Rosen Zhelyazkov presented President Rumen Radev with a ready-made cabinet, Reuters reported. “Our consultations were sought at pursuing a broader consensus,” Zhelyazkov stated after Radev gave him the mandate at a ceremony…
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Bulgarian Satellite to Relay Data for the Copernicus Space Program
SANTA BARBARA – The Bulgarian satellite “Balkan-1” has been successfully launched into orbit to support the European Union’s “Copernicus” program. Developed by the company “EnduroSat,” the satellite was sent into space aboard a SpaceX “Falcon 9” rocket from a launch site in Santa Barbara, California. This satellite marks a significant milestone as it is Bulgaria’s…
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EU Ramps Up Intel Sharing and Deploys Cyber Squads to Counter Hospital Hacks
In 2023, national governments reported 309 significant cybersecurity breaches in the health care sector, making it the most targeted critical sector, according to the European Commission. Addressing these vulnerabilities is a top priority for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a former medical doctor, who has committed to implementing a new cybersecurity plan for the…
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Belgium Secures Another European Union Extension for 2025 Budget Plan
Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Commission set another deadline for Belgium to present its budget plan for 2025. It is now set until the end of April. The Belgian government was supposed to submit its budget months ago, but it sought two extensions from the EU. In September, the government requested for the deadline to…
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Costa Alerts China to Trade Imbalances
BRUSSELS – António Costa, the President of the European Council, emphasized the need for President Xi Jinping of China to address the “commercial and economic imbalances” that exist between Beijing and the European Union (EU). During a recent phone call, both leaders expressed their belief that “cooperation is preferable to competition,” according to sources from…
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Merz und Grüner Stahl: Zukunftsvision oder Illusion?
The conservative candidate for chancellor finds himself in the center of his first major controversy during the campaign. Friedrich Merz sparked backlash with his skeptical remark about the pace and feasibility of transitioning Germany’s steel industry to green hydrogen-based production. His statement drew criticism not only from SPD, the Greens, and the IG Metall union…
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Bruges Launches €330K ‘t Stil Ende Project for Swan Conservation and Environmental Protection
Bruges (Eurotoday) – Bruges is enhancing flood protection at ‘t Stil Ende with a €330,000 project. Swans are temporarily relocated. Alderman Frank Demon emphasizes the project’s importance for safety and the environment. How will dredging improve water quality and flood safety?How will the new ecological banks benefit Bruges’ swans? In the coming weeks of 2025,…