Housing should be at top of EU agenda, conference told
By Martin Banks A seminar held in Warsaw has stressed the need to provide all European people with “access to decent, sustainable and affordable housing.”
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March 11, 2025 Why does Portugal face its third snap election in three years?
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is engulfed in a political scandal over his family’s business activities. He is expected to lose a confidence vote on Tuesday, paving the way for yet another national vote.
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March 10, 2025 Exclusive: EU countries seek use of defence funds for critical medicines
A group of 11 health ministers has proposed expanding the scope of new EU defence funds to include critical medicines in an op-ed published on Euronews.
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March 9, 2025 Poland says it plans to give every adult male military training
In a statement to parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his plan as part of a wider effort to create a 500,000-strong army to deter Russian aggression.
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March 8, 2025 International Women’s Day 2025
By Martin Banks It is International Women’s Day today (8 March) when the world over acknowledges the vital role played by women in society.
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March 7, 2025 Greece showcases tourism growth at ITB Berlin 2025
Greece and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) were at the center of international tourism interest at one of the world’s largest tourism exhibitions, ITB Berlin 2025, from Tuesday to Thursday, receiving particularly encouraging messages about a new large increase in tourist flows from Germany.
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March 7, 2025 Italian government: no ongoing negotiations with French satellite operator Eutelsat
An Italian government spokesperson has dismissed reports of ongoing negotiations with the France-based satellite communications company Eutelsat as “unfounded,” directly contradicting a statement made by Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke on the same day.
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March 6, 2025 MEPs call for “united front” on Ukraine
By Martin Banks European leaders are meeting for the European Council summit in Brussels to discuss the global security situation and Ukraine.
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March 6, 2025 Commission to propose new ‘zero-alcohol’ marketing term for wine
A slate of terms to describe low-alcohol and no-alcohol wines is set to be unveiled by the European Commission in a bid to support the growing market segment, according to a draft regulation seen by Euractiv.
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March 5, 2025 EU puts spotlight on steel sector
By Martin Banks EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Steel sector.
