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The 28th state? Carney's Canada draws closer to European Union

With a US president who talks of making Canada the 51st state, its leader in Europe where it’s not quite the EU's 28th state on offer, but something the president of the European Commission is calling ‘associate membership’. We’ll ask what that means, how it differs from the close status…

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EU chief invites Canada to be first-ever ‘associate member’

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the possibility on Wednesday that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member” during the annual State of the European Union speech, at which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was present. Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the EU as both…

France 24

Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU

The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

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Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires

The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.

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EU unveils digital platform to ease recognition of social security and professional qualifications

The European Commission estimates that a system allowing faster and easier recognition of working documents could save billions of euros by the end of the next decade.

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When a bet may not be gambling – the puzzle of prediction markets

Regular stock exchange observers will know all about prediction markets. Users buy and sell contracts that pay a fixed sum if a specified event occurs – a sports team wins a match, a candidate is elected.

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EU institutions face budget cuts as member states scramble for money

The money allocated for the EU institutions is emerging as a target for cuts in ongoing budgetary discussions, according to a confidential document seen by Euronews.

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'Enough is enough': EU moves toward restricting social media access for under-15s

The European Commission will propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, President von der Leyen said on Wednesday. A leaked draft also covers safety-by-design rules for risky online services, like AI chatbots and video games.

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France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release

Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.

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Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court ruling

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary.

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'Protect our children online': Macron urges EU to fast-track social media ban for kids under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reiterated his commitment to protecting children online and called on the European Union to quickly harmonise a ban on social media use for children under 15.

The Times of India

Airlines urge more competition on used jet engine parts

Global airlines are pushing jet-engine makers to make it easier for independent suppliers to sell reconditioned parts, arguing greater competition could ease shortages and maintenance costs. The call follows an EU settlement that forced Pratt & Whitney Canada to loosen restrictions on used turboprop engine parts.

The Economic Times

France seeks EU backing for revised social media ban for under-15s

A month after France’s Constitutional Council struck down a proposed social media ban for under-15s, the government has submitted a new version that President Emmanuel Macron wants passed before he leaves office in the spring.

Radio France Internationale

EU to further tighten migration policy after Ceuta crisis

Under pressure from member states, the European Commission is set to double down on tackling irregular arrivals. Three main options are on the table, and could be announced in the upcoming State of the Union speech.

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EU delays post-Brexit border checks in nine countries for UK travellers

Countries said they would not enforce the new controls until the technology and systems were working correctly

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‘Absurd, hardline calls’: questions over Sweden’s post-Brexit migration policy

Sweden has ordered more Britons, including vulnerable people, to leave post-Brexit than any other EU country

Euronews

Russian assets are not the focus now, Brussels says as calls for action grow louder

The European Commission is not willing to reopen the contentious debate on the immbolised Russian assets, at least not without a guarantee of success. "Now, the focus is somewhere else," the executive insists.

The Economic Times

'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish line

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the EU Council. This pact will remove or reduce tariffs on ninety-six percent of EU goods. Bilateral trade in goods and services currently exceeds one hundred eighty billion euros annually.…

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The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media

The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots.

The Economic Times

EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratification

The European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal that would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports and save exporters an estimated €4 billion a year. Once cleared by the Council, the…

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EU's largest political group doesn't want confrontation with China

The EU's most influential political family is drafting a paper urging tougher use of trade leverage with China, while maintaining dialogue and avoiding a trade escalation.

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Brussels prepares post-2030 renewable overhaul as grids struggle to keep up

The European Commission’s renewable push comes as the EU co-legislators, the European Parliament and the Council, are working to tackle one of the biggest bottlenecks to new clean-power projects — the electrical grids.

The Times of India

Denmark and Germany turn Bornholm into a 3GW offshore Island wind hub

Denmark and Germany are developing Bornholm Energy Island as a major offshore wind hub in the Baltic Sea, designed to collect 3GW of electricity and send it to both countries. The project will use the Danish island of Bornholm as a central point for the power generated by wind farms…

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MEPs push to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

A letter signed by 122 EU lawmakers from across the political spectrum calls for the controversial debate over immobilised assets to be reopened, as Ukraine faces a budget crunch.

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EU Commission scrambles to keep pace with Moldova's accession push

The European Commission is redirecting resources to keep pace with Moldova's fast reform drive, even as its accession stays politically coupled with Ukraine's Hungary-stalled bid.

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