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Ten more years of glyphosate in the EU: Controversy rages after decision on weedkiller

A controversial chemical will be allowed in the EU for another 10 years. After member states failed to reach an agreement amongst themselves, the European Commission decided that glyphosate, an agrichemical used in farming, will be re-authorised for a further decade. Glyphosate kills weeds and is the most widely used…

France 24

EU reaches preliminary deal on reducing industrial emissions

EU member countries and the European Parliament said Wednesday they had reached a preliminary agreement on curbing industrial emissions, including those from intensive poultry and pig farms and from ore mines.

Radio France Internationale

Death Toll From Kenya Floods Almost Doubles To 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

International Business Times

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Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

The Conversation

'We have a historic opportunity to get it right on migration': EU Commission VP Schinas

Talking Europe hosts one of the EU Commission's vice-presidents, Margaritis Schinas, who is in charge of overseeing the promotion of the European Way of Life. That includes fighting anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination in various forms. Schinas also coordinates the Commission's work on the Migration and Asylum Pact, which is entering…

France 24

Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

Humza Yousaf was speaking after rioting which followed a stabbing in Dublin city centre.

The Independent UK

Who is Nigel Farage's girlfriend? Inside the new Reform UK leader's complicated love life

Insiders say the former UKIP leader’s French partner Laure Ferrari dreams of a life with him in Westminster and may even be his secret weapon in this summer’s general election — so who is she and how did he manage to keep her a secret for so long? Katie Strick…

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A 'black day' for the EU Green Deal: lawmakers reject proposal to cut use of chemical pesticides

EU lawmakers have rejected a proposal from the bloc’s executive arm to set legally binding targets to reduce the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030 and a ban on all pesticide use in areas such public parks, playgrounds and schools

The Independent UK

French cheesemakers kick up stink over EU vote which they fear could mean end of Camembert wooden boxes

“It is a matter of common sense. Don't touch our Camemberts!", one French member of European Parliament roared

Evening Standard

Yes, France is part of the European Union's heart and soul. Just don't touch its Camembert cheese

A culinary issue erupted as the European Parliament prepares to vote on Wednesday on a proposal about packaging waste

The Independent UK

Scotland 'would be welcomed back to EU with open arms', says German MEP

AN independent Scotland would be “welcomed back with open arms into the European Union”, according to a German member of the European Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Welsh independence case to be made at European Parliament for first time

A DELEGATION from Wales will be heading to the European Parliament to present the case for Welsh independence for the first time.

The National (Scotland)

Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on

EU considers massive military and state aid packages as Ukraine claims 10,000 Russian troops killed in Avdiivka assault.

Al Jazeera

A leaked memo reveals mooted changes to EU sustainability law would make it weak and unenforceable

Flagship EU legislation that's meant to force European companies to screen out climate harms from their business operations faces being dramatically watered down

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I’m A Celeb campmate Nigel Farage ‘used to dealing with snakes’ in Westminster

The politician said he is ‘not a big fan of heights’ after surviving a plane crash in 2010

France 24

Is the EU at a turning point? Populists back in Slovakia, liberals return in Poland

In this debate we focus on the recent election results in Poland and Slovakia, and discuss what they mean for Europe. Liberals across the continent are cheering after Polish opposition parties won enough seats to form a majority, potentially ending eight years of rule by the conservative Law and Justice…

France 24

Supporting Israel and the Palestinians: EU's impossible tightrope walk

Almost a month into the war between Israel and Hamas, the European Union is still struggling to speak with one voice. While EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed unconditional support for Israel, some of her own staff have signed a letter criticising her position, along with employees…

France 24

'Poland is back in the European Union': Polish former Europe minister

In this edition we focus on Poland, where opposition parties have won enough seats in the parliamentary election to oust the ruling conservative Law and Justice party after eight years in power. To analyse this major shift and what it means for Poland's place in the EU, we speak to…

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France 24

EU enlargement: Are candidate countries and the EU on track?

In this debate we delve into the latest tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, and discuss how they could affect the efforts of the Western Balkan countries to come closer to the European Union. We also look at what is happening around Ukraine's efforts to join the EU, and what signals…

The Conversation

The EU and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: many voices, no shared vision

The day after the barbaric attacks by Hamas on Israel, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Oliver Varhelyi of Hungary, announced the suspension of aid to the Palestinians. He was soon rebuffed by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and…

France 24

'I will be completely independent': New EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

Talking Europe hosts the newly appointed EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra. The EU has put the Green Deal at the heart of its policy making, and Hoekstra was confirmed in the key job after somewhat fractious hearings in the European Parliament, where some MEPs drew attention to his…

France 24

Europe's response to Israel-Hamas war: EU tries to balance competing views

The EU faces what is arguably its stiffest foreign policy test since the war in Ukraine. A devastating attack on Israel by Hamas has been met with a massive Israeli response in the Gaza Strip. It is being described as the worst chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the war…

Radio France Internationale

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

France 24

A 'fanaticism of indifference': Is a divided EU deaf to pope's plea to welcome migrants?

"Those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome." With these words, Pope Francis admonished Europe for failing to treat migrants with dignity. Speaking during his recent visit to the melting-pot French Mediterranean city of Marseille, the pontiff lamented what he called a "fanaticism of…

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European Parliament Corrects Burdensome Essential Oils Rules

Amendment 32 addresses flawed regulations, ensuring affordable products and protecting EU exporters

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