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9+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) The far right called the commemoration absurd necrophilia. If SALF joined forces with Vox, both far-right-wing parties would gather 16% of the vote. "It is almost bad manners to tell workers not to reduce the working day by half an hour." Andalusia expected to be one of the key regional battles in a few weeks. Vox admitted to the loan and said it was repaid in full. Even if it goes ahead, JxCat's proposal has slim chances of success. The prime minister has a long 'to-do' list if he wants to keep Puigdemont happy. Some say that Puigdemont's stance is all part of a power strategy. Nogueras warned there may not be a new budget for next year. The passing of the amendment surprised the two governing parties. Sources say S'nchez won't submit to a vote of confidence. N'ez Feij'o urged…...
Commission floats new EU-wide digital procurement portal
3+ week, 6+ day ago (72+ words) Unifying the process for how public authorities buy goods and services would make things much easier for companies, the EU executive argues Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Ab corporis deserunt exercitationem in itaque rerum ullam voluptates. Asperiores at consectetur dolores harum magnam maiores possimus quam veniam voluptatum. Alias, iusto laudantium neque perspiciatis similique tenetur! Want to keep reading? Get a subscription on Euractiv Pro and elevate your political insight!...
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7+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Sent out every Friday at noon, the Trans-Europe Express Newsletter gives you an insider's view of the most important coverage from across the EURACTIV Media Network, its Media Partners and much more. Read and connect the local to the global in European politics. Sent out every Friday at noon, the Trans-Europe Express Newsletter gives you an insider's view of the most important coverage from across the EURACTIV Media Network, its Media Partners and much more. Read and connect the local to the global in European politics. Filter coverage by section Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks but quiet on 30-day ceasefire European leaders in Kyiv call on Moscow for unconditional 30-day ceasefire European leaders arrive in Kyiv to show support after Putin's parade Greece mulls subsidised taxis to combat drunk driving Seven EU countries want Commission's patents law back on the…...
Bulgaria could meet all eurozone criteria this month
10+ mon, 17+ hour ago (427+ words) The report comes after the government said it was postponing the request a final report for Eurozone accession from EU institutions last week. Euro coin on the background of the Bulgarian flag, Concept, Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone, Adoption of the single European currency [Getty Images] SOFIA - Bulgaria will meet all the criteria for eurozone membership this month as a result of falling inflation in the country, according to a report published by the country's central bank on Wednesday. "Bulgaria can meet the convergence criterion for price stability in January this year and continue to meet it for the rest of 2025," the Bulgarian National Bank's report said. The report comes amid intense political wrangling over when Bulgaria should request a final report from the European Commission and the European Central Bank on whether it has met the requirements to join…...
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) EU leaders gather today in Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine and defence. Follow live: Live Blog A Live Blog Posting is a Blog Posting intended to provide a rolling textual coverage of an ongoing event through continuous updates. Portugal's PM calls for confidence vote amid uncertain support in parliament Everything you need to know about Germany's game-changing debt announcement Car electrification is out of the EU's competitiveness game Cannabis to give German future coalition a headache Trump united Europe. Don't tell Orb'n Macron warns of "new era" as US backtracks from EU, Ukraine PM Ciolacu and MFA reject Russian secret service interference in Romania's internal affairs Slovak and Czech presidents address political rifts and foreign policy...
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) With 2030 rapidly approaching and the EU's Digital Decade target of 20 million ICT professionals still out of reach, urgent action is needed. Bringing together youth education, civil society, digital industry and government, this initiative implements innovative approaches to digitally upskill young Europeans. The vision is to build a sustainable, scalable digital education and upskilling movement that empowers every young person to embrace digital technologies and pursue fulfilling digital careers. By reimagining and relaunching EU Code Week with a new mandate, this effort drives real change in digital education, aiming to significantly increase youth engagement in digital careers and unite the entire digital skills ecosystem to close Europe's digital skills gap. Code4Europe aims to scale EU Code Week to impact 25 million young people over the next two years, while preserving its grassroots nature, empowering the existing community and aligning with core values. Led…...
Parliament trade chief calls Commission’s handling of Morocco deal ‘outrageous’
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (417+ words) A rushed move to fast-track a Morocco trade deal before the EU top court's deadline has triggered a power struggle in Brussels, with MEPs accusing the European Commission of bypassing the European Parliament's authority. The amended EU'Morocco trade deal covers farm and fishery products, including goods from the disputed Western Sahara "at preferential tariff rates," Euractiv first reported last week. The revision aims at addressing a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that annulled the previous deal for ignoring the consent of the Sahrawi people. But critics say the Commission's quick fix ' labelling Western Saharan goods and treating consent as "presumed" through "specific, tangible, substantial and verifiable benefits" ' falls short and sidelines the Parliament. Bernd Lange (S&D), who chairs Parliament's trade committee, called the Commission's procedure as "a truly outrageous way of operating." "The ruling of the court…...
Tirana turning off TikTok tomorrow
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (430+ words) Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives at a press conference following the EU-Albania Intergovernmental Conference at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium. [EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS] TikTok will be blocked in Albania from 13 March onwards, according to official letters sent to telecommunications operators by national regulators and seen by Euractiv. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed the shut-down on 6 March, which he had first announced at the end of December. The announcement followed a fight in a Tirana school which led to the killing of a 14-year old and another who suffered injuries. Albania is the first European country to issue a nationwide ban on TikTok, and the second from the Western world, since the blitz US ban in January. Telecommunications operators must block TikTok's unique internet addresses (IPs) and ensure that its system for translating IP addresses into domain names…...