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Who really benefits from new genomic techniques? Farmers and consumers at risk [Promoted content]
The EU’s proposal on new genomic techniques risks undermining farmers’ rights, consumer choice and food security. Without robust safeguards on patents, traceability, and biodiversity, the legislation could accelerate corporate control over agriculture, jeopardising sustainability and small-scale farming in Europe.
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Poland vs Musk over Starlink, while Russia worries hang over Eutelsat
Eutelsat still broadcasts EU-sanctioned Russian TV & radio, Proton CEO, DG RTD’s irrelevance
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From border crackdown to tax cuts: The key policies agreed by Germany’s likely government coalition
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Musk’s feuds with Italian President Mattarella and Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, Sánchez’s statement that “Spain must defend Europe” to help reduce strategic dependence on the US, and so much more.
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No industrial deal without power sector [Promoted content]
The future of European industry and EU’s competitiveness hinges on the successful transition of power sector and affordable energy prices. Cutting red tape, simplification or PPAs should be backed by solid finance instruments dedicated to deliver security of heat and power supply – says Dariusz Marzec, CEO of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
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French satellite operator Eutelsat still broadcasts EU-sanctioned Russian TV, radio
“Eutelsat should decide whether to make money with Putin or with the EU,” says telecoms expert and Strand Consult CEO John Strand.
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Von der Leyen’s call to arms: regular security talks with EU commissioners
The regular security discussions will give the EU a broader look at possible threats, but the frequency of the sessions would “depend on the urgency of the situation”, according to von der Leyen.
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The Chattering Classes: European capitals sour on Costa and Kallas; Austria’s shadow chancellor?
Just three months into António Costa’s term, EU leaders are moaning like they did under Charles Michel.
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Germany’s coalition deal inches closer
Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats and the SPD have struck a preliminary deal, Merz told reporters on Saturday.
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Skills development, labour and skills shortages in Europe – national infographics series
A skilled workforce is at the heart of a competitive and socially fair Europe. Equipping people with the right skills empowers workers, supports businesses, and sustains the EU’s social model.