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Maurizio Gasparri has resigned as Forza Italia’s Senate group leader, marking the fourth resignation within the ruling majority in three days. This follows the defeat of the Yes camp in the justice referendum, triggering significant instability and prompting calls for a revised centre-left agenda.
NATO Secretary General asserts US President Donald Trump’s actions have strengthened the alliance’s resilience, with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte endorsing Trump’s advocacy for increased defence spending among allies. Rutte also acknowledged Trump’s role in facilitating dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Prosecutors allege that the accused men are complicit in war crimes due to Lundin Oil’s agreements with Sudan’s government, which placed military forces in charge of security. This development raises significant legal implications regarding corporate responsibility in conflict zones.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the “One Europe, One Market” strategy, aiming for full EU single market integration by 2027 to enhance competitiveness with the US and China. This is crucial for the bloc’s economic future.
Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó and Slovakia’s Minister of Economy Karel Hirman announced a suspension of diesel exports to Ukraine, citing Kyiv’s failure to restore the disrupted Druzhba pipeline, though the European Commission claims energy security remains unaffected.
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has resumed its flagship entry exam after a seven-year hiatus, prompting private coaching companies to emerge, assisting candidates in navigating one of Europe’s most challenging competitions. This shift comes as demand for EU jobs rises.
Russia launched a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, injuring 15, including children, and killing one in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the targeting of energy and infrastructure, with temperatures dropping to -10C.
Fleur Bakker, founder of the social enterprise “A Beautiful Mess,” announced the initiative is expected to achieve a €5 million turnover by 2026, helping 300 refugees gain job training as part of essential market integration efforts.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China next week with a large business delegation, aiming to strengthen economic ties amid rising Chinese competition for Germany’s car makers. He emphasized the importance of balancing cooperation and competition in foreign economic policy.
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