“Big Agriculture” accused of “aggressive” lobbying
By Martin Banks New documents are said to “shed light” on a “pushback” from industry lobbyists against recent advancements in animal welfare science.
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October 29, 2024 EU and UK agree on cooperation in antitrust investigations
The European Commission on Tuesday said it had finalised discussions with Britain on an agreement that would allow both sides to cooperate directly in antitrust investigations.
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October 29, 2024 Lights show promises to bring some winter cheer
By Martin Banks Fancy brightening up those upcoming dark winter nights?
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October 28, 2024 Volkswagen labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, three German plant closures
Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe’s biggest economy as it plots a deeper-than-expected overhaul, the company’s works council head said on Monday (October 28).
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October 27, 2024 Lithuania opposition seeks to cement election win in run-off votes
Lithuanians head to the polls on Sunday (27 October) to decide a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and potential threats from neighbouring Russia, with the opposition Social Democrats ahead after the first-round vote.
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October 26, 2024 Polish government insists new EU migration pact poses national security threat
The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact cannot be fully implemented as it threatens Poland’s national security due to the country’s geographical proximity to Russia and Belarus, the Polish government’s press service told Euractiv.
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October 25, 2024 Germany ups defence exports to Israel, bucking European trends
Germany increased its arms exports to Israel in the second half of the year, contrary to European trends, amid claims that the government resumed suspended arms sales after receiving assurances from Israel that weapons would be used by international law.
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October 25, 2024 MEPs back Taiwan’s campaign to join international organisations
By Martin Banks MEPs have adopted a resolution that “condemns China’s continued military provocations against Taiwan” and firmly rejects any unilateral change to the status-quo in the Taiwan Strait.
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October 24, 2024 Donald Tusk won’t run for Polish president in 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk dispelled the reports that he is going to run in next year’s presidential election, stating he is not suited for the role and would be unlikely to win.
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October 24, 2024 Top award for Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado
By Martin Banks The leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces and the opposition candidate in the July presidential elections has been awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
