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The European People’s Party (EPP) has called on Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to recalibrate the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) by extending free pollution allowances for heavy industry beyond 2030. The EPP insists that protecting Europe’s manufacturing base must align with emissions reductions.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is conducting raids in four countries to investigate alleged misappropriation of EU funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament. The probe centres on the misuse of €4.3 million between 2019 and 2024.
Climate politics in Europe intensify as a second heatwave looms, following approximately 1,300 heat-related fatalities. The European Green Deal, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, faces scrutiny as reliance on air conditioning grows amid rising temperatures, challenging the balance between climate goals and urgent public health needs.
The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.
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A significant brawl broke out within the Georgian Parliament amidst intense debates over legislation criticized for its resemblance to Russian policies.
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged but edges closer to potential rate cuts but is monitoring wage inflation
A total solar eclipse traversed North America, cutting diagonally from the southwest to the northeast, casting communities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada into momentary darkness along its path.
Months after the disappearance of toddler Emile Soleil, a hiker stumbled upon some of his bones in an area previously explored.
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