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The European Parliament’s proposed digital levy could generate up to €25.2 billion yearly, significantly exceeding the European Commission’s prior estimates. MEP Danuše Nerudová highlighted the broader tax base considered, which includes online gambling and digital services, amid ongoing negotiations for the EU’s long-term budget.
E.U. BRIEFING
This morning, Europe addresses various economic and environmental challenges, focusing on sustainability and regulatory developments.
Key discussions are expected on energy, defence, and digital policy.
European defence ministers convened in Brussels to bolster support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, which is impacting the region. Discussions will focus on enhancing the EU’s emergency protocols against hybrid threats and addressing financial aid needs for Ukraine’s military, as President Zelenskyy seeks €23.5 billion.
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After 17 years as European Union members, Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the EU’s border-free Schengen travel zone on January 1, 2025. The decision allows citizens from both countries to travel to other Schengen countries like France, Spain, or Norway without requiring a passport.
Hundreds of protesters led by university students held a noisy rally on Thursday outside Serbia’s…
Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused…
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the devastated Gaza Strip. One hundred and fifty-eight members voted in favour of the resolution, nine voted against, with 13 abstentions.
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market Europe-wide polling finds…
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