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The Spanish government is addressing allegations regarding the use of EU pandemic funds, firmly denying misuse of European Recovery and Resilience Facility money for pensions. Amidst ongoing political pressure, officials assert that Madrid has followed proper procedures, insisting that not a single euro has been misappropriated.

Norway’s foreign ministry has revoked export licences for naval missile systems intended for Malaysia, blocking the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile. This decision, part of increased oversight on sensitive technology, has raised concerns from Malaysian officials about its impact on confidence in European defence suppliers.

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France is set to oppose a European Commission proposal to use only English versions of trade agreements during ratification discussions, a move some member states support. This decision follows concerns regarding transparency and language rights.

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