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European Democracy Needs Its Middle Class Back
Project Syndicate - New York
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The middle class forms the core of our societies and the scaffolding that keeps our democracies standing. Rather than treat it as the collateral damage of inevitable progress, Europe's leaders should pursue a strategy to rebuild it, financed by...
European Commission takes Malta to court over 'preferential' port worker hiring
Times of Malta
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July 17, 2025
Updated 2.20pm with Transport Ministry reaction The European Commission (EC) has opened legal proceedings against Malta for “preferential” recruitment practises for port jobs, which favour the families of existing workers. In a statement on...
European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Commission released data Thursday on the progress of eight ongoing infringement procedures against Bulgaria, highlighting serious concerns in the areas of justice, economy, waste management, and environmental protection. According to...
Europe may be a strong bet for US PE firms eyeing air cargo handlers
The Loadstar
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July 17, 2025
The cargo handling sector in Europe could be shaken up by new M&A deals, as private equity-owned handlers look to extend their reach. The market has known for some time that Alliance Ground International (AGI), owned by Audax Private Equity and...
Europe Is Preparing for War — But Not for Protecting Civilians
Inkstick Media
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July 17, 2025
At the recent annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Donald Trump pressured member states to increase their defense spending. The alliance ultimately adopted a target for member states to increase defense...
European yields drift higher; focus on Trump and supply
Mint
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July 17, 2025
LONDON, - Short-dated euro zone bond yields edged up on Thursday, as investors regained a sense of calm after U.S. President Donald Trump the previous day denied media reports suggesting he would fire the head of the Federal Reserve. A Bloomberg...
European Shares Inch Higher On Trade Deal Hopes
RTTNews
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July 17, 2025
European stocks inched higher on Thursday, haling a four-day losing streak on optimism over a potential trade deal between the United States and the European Union. The bloc is readying a package of tariffs to be levied on 72 billion euros'...
"European market is the most affected by supply disruptions of Egyptian oranges"
Fresh Plaza
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July 17, 2025
The emergence of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has significantly disrupted the supply of fresh oranges available for export, a situation that has penalized exporters and the local market, yet benefited growers, according to Amgad...
Europe’s Hidden Charms: Stunning Small Towns You Shouldn’t Miss
Travelbinger
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July 17, 2025
While millions of tourists elbow their way through overcrowded squares in Prague and Venice, Europe’s most enchanting experiences are quietly unfolding in places you can’t even pronounce correctly. The crowds can be a bit glosterphobic if you are...
Horizon Europe budget to double, but €68B will remain in Competitiveness Fund
Science|Business
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July 17, 2025
The proposal for the next Horizon Europe is in, with funding increases all round, including a tripling of the budget for the EU’s innovation scheme, the European Innovation Council (EIC). The European Commission proposes to almost double Horizon...
‘Family matters most’: Janika Sprunger on being supported by husband Henrik von Eckermann at the European Showjumping Championships
Horse & Hound
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July 17, 2025
Swiss showjumper Janika Sprunger has switched places with her husband Henrik von Eckermann as she competes at the Longines FEI European Showjumping Championships – and he cheers on from the sidelines. “Now he can understand how I feel all the...
Ookla report highlights Europe’s 5G failings
TelecomTV
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July 17, 2025
Independent network performance analysis firm Ookla has published a new report that benchmarks progress (or lack of it) towards the European Union’s (EU) 5G deployment objectives and highlights just how disunited Europe is in terms of its regional...
Stop flying to Cuba as tourist finds Europe alternative that 'feels like movie set'
Daily Express
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July 17, 2025
A seasoned traveller has confessed that his latest jaunt across Europe has "completely changed" his perception of Spain, leaving him baffled as to why he'd never heard the name of the hidden gem of a city mentioned before. Rob Adcock, who...
Geopolitical developments as European opportunities
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 17, 2025
Developments and disruptive events are happening in Europe’s neighborhood. An opportunity to forge alliances that boost security and prosperity in the neighborhood awaits Europe, learning from other geopolitical actors such as the Gulf countries,...
JoJo Siwa just announced a 2025 UK and Europe tour and the internet has a lot of thoughts
Pink News
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July 17, 2025
Jojo Siwa has announced a new UK and European tour (Getty) JoJo Siwa has announced that she is bringing her Infinity Heart Tour to the UK and Europe this year with tickets going on sale tomorrow (Friday 18 July) via Ticketmaster. The “Karma”...
Lovable becomes Europe’s latest unicorn, following $200M funding round
Tech.eu
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July 17, 2025
Lovable, the hyped Swedish coding startup, has become Europe's latest unicorn, after a $200m funding round. The Series A funding round, which gives Lovable a valuation of $1.8bn, was led by Accel, with existing investors 20VC, ByFounders,...
Trump claims Europe doesn't buy American cars or food. Is that true?
CBS News
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The U.S. and European Union have just weeks to reach a new trade deal before President Trump plans to impose a 30% tariff on most imports from the 27 EU member countries starting Aug. 1. The EU negotiates trade policy as a single entity and was...
Funding from the European Regional Development Fund found to drive employment and innovation
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
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July 16, 2025
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) published the final report of a commissioned study entitled “Evaluation of the ERDF programmes in the funding period 2014–2020 in Germany.” The study shows that German regions benefit...
Top NATO, US commander in Europe describes NATO’s decisive hour in LANDEURO remarks
US Army
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July 17, 2025
WIESBADEN, Germany – Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, United States European Command Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, delivered the opening keynote address on the second day of the first-ever LANDEURO symposium, July 16-17. The top...
Council of Europe won't vote on 18th Russia sanctions package on 18 July – sources from EU
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock Photo: Getty Images Discussions on the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia at a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council on 18 July have been scheduled under Any Other Business (AOB), which means there will be no voting or...