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Ireland’s Minister for International Development Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin MP Rose Conway-Walsh debate Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency, focusing on military neutrality and defence strategy. Richmond emphasizes Ireland’s historical influence, while Conway-Walsh stresses the need to uphold core national values amid growing pressures on military policy.

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A wildfire in Cotignac has destroyed nearly 60 homes and extensively damaged five communes in Provence, injuring four people. Rapidly spreading from a nearby field, the blaze led to the evacuation of roughly 500 residents, while the historic Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Grâces narrowly escaped destruction.

Investment in digital infrastructure is critical for economic growth, yet developing economies lag behind in this area. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank highlights a pressing digital divide, where fundamental connectivity remains underfunded, impeding AI readiness and exacerbating inequities in access and opportunities.

Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, expressed concerns about the impact of Viktor Orbán’s governance, stating the city “suffered a lot.” As President of the European Committee of the Regions, she cautioned against a “wave of centralisation” that poses risks to Europe’s regions.

The new Passenger Package aims to revolutionise rail travel by allowing passengers to book multi-operator journeys as a single ticket. This initiative enhances transparency, ensuring consistent passenger rights, protection during delays, and improved access across Europe’s fragmented rail system, addressing long-standing issues in cross-border travel.

Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer stated that resuming gas supplies from Russia remains a possibility post-peace. He emphasised the need for diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict and raised concerns about German military involvement. Kretschmer also critiqued the federal citizens’ allowance for Ukrainian refugees as counterproductive to employment efforts.

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