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Kosovo has lost €43.8 million in vital EU Growth Plan funding as the country grapples with external forces sabotaging its plans for EU membership
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned recent riots and looting across major cities, asserting that those responsible for the unrest will be held accountable. He urged politicians to reject violence and highlighted the distinction between peaceful protests and chaotic actions amid heightened tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, following his discharge from hospital after lung surgery for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pontiff expressed gratitude to supporters and doctors, indicating he will gradually resume activities, including a planned trip to Latin America in November.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the “One Europe, One Market” strategy at the EU leaders’ summit, aiming to unify the EU market to enhance global competitiveness against the US and China within two years. This change is urgent as leaders seek to overcome market fragmentation.
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.
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