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EU’S CURRENT PRIORITIES
This morning, discussions centre on EU’s sanctions policy and energy transition strategies.
Member states navigate geopolitical tensions amid evolving regulations.
EU SANCTIONS UPDATE
This morning, the European Union extends sanctions targeting Russia, reinforcing economic measures in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Discussions continue on further implications for EU member states.
The US government has condemned the European Commission’s €890 million fine against Google for violating the Digital Markets Act, asserting it jeopardises the EU-US trade deal. Washington claims the sanction targets American firms unfairly and warns of escalating trade tensions with Europe.
Saudi Arabia’s STC Group has amassed a 9.9% stake worth EUR2.1 billion in the Spanish multinational telecommunications company
The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance — that will face tough new curbs on how they do business.
‘Climate breakdown has begun’, warns UN Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres.
Fierce rainstorms battered neighboring Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria on Tuesday, triggering flooding that caused at least seven deaths, including two holidaymakers swept away by a torrent that raged through a campsite in northwestern Turkey.
As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia’s history, derision aimed at its enemies and justifications for the invasion of Ukraine.
The Spanish football federation said Tuesday it had fired controversial coach Jorge Vilda who oversaw Spain winning the Women’s World Cup last month following a major sexism scandal. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris tells us more.
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