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Bernd Riegert

Bernd Riegert

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How can EU compete with US, China and others?

At a summit in Budapest, Italian economist Mario Draghi reiterated the reforms that the EU requires to keep pace with the United States and China. He...

09.11.2024 30

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EU summit in Budapest: How can the EU remain competitive?

At an EU summit in Budapest, Italian economist Mario Draghi reiterated what reforms the EU required to keep pace with the US and China. He cautioned...

09.11.2024 20

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Back-to-back EU summits to decide bloc's future

European leaders are gathering in Budapest for two back-to-back summits on the future of the EU. How will the bloc position itself toward Donald Trump...

07.11.2024 20

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European Parliament set to grill potential commissioners

EU lawmakers will be putting potential new members of the European Commission through the wringer, with rejection possible but unlikely. So, when can...

04.11.2024 10

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US election polls: EU wants Kamala Harris in the White House

If Donald Trump were to return as president, Europe would face major problems. Security and free trade might be endangered. But EU diplomats say they...

30.10.2024 10

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Ukraine war: Zelenskyy presents victory plan to EU leaders

The Ukrainian president has promoted a plan he thinks can lead to victory against Russia within a year. Though the EU has pledged unwavering support,...

17.10.2024 10

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EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants

This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration. But there are conflicting interests among member states. The European Commission has...

16.10.2024 30

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EU calls for deescalation after Iran attacks Israel

The UN and EU have urged Iran and Israel to stop the conflict escalating further. Will their pleas be heard?

02.10.2024 10

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Hungary and the Netherlands want to exit EU asylum policy

Right-wing governments like those in Hungary and the Netherlands are demanding an opt-out, but it's hard to see how countries could legally exit the...

20.09.2024 30

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Germany begins expanded border controls to control migration

Citing an overloaded asylum system, Germany on Monday started passport controls on all of its land borders to reduce irregular migration. Such...

16.09.2024 50

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Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level

Europe should prepare for more imported cases of mpox from African countries, the ECDC said on Friday. Measures against a new variant include...

16.08.2024 9

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Hungary eases Schengen restrictions for Russian workers

Hungary has quietly eased restrictions on work permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The EU is concerned this will open the Schengen area to...

31.07.2024 10

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Tighter borders may threaten EU's Schengen idea

One of the EU single market's cornerstones is the free movement of people and goods. But some governments are seeking stricter border controls, even...

17.07.2024 10

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Euroskeptic Hungary takes over EU's rotating presidency

On July 1, Hungary, led by EU skeptic Viktor Orban, will take over the bloc's rotating presidency of the EU Council until the end of the year. How...

30.06.2024 90

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New NATO chief Mark Rutte faces balancing act

Mark Rutte, the Netherlands' acting prime minister, has been chosen as the next NATO head. He will replace outgoing Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg...

26.06.2024 10

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Who will get the EU's top jobs?

Key positions at the European Commission, Council and Parliament are up for grabs following the recent elections. But the selection process is far...

19.06.2024 20

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Who will lead the EU?

Top jobs at the European Commission, Council and Parliament are up for grabs following the recent elections. But the selection process is complex, and...

18.06.2024 10

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G7: Italy puts itself in the right light

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni put her right-wing nationalist views aside to show leadership at the annual G7 summit.

16.06.2024 30

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350 million voters to elect European Parliament

From Thursday through Sunday, 350 million voters have the right to choose the makeup of the European Parliament until 2029. Euroskeptics and...

05.06.2024 20

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Germany's AfD given boot from EU Parliament far-right group

The French far right have expelled the German AfD from their shared political group in the European Parliament. What’s going on?

24.05.2024 70

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LGBTQ+ rights in Europe: Malta tops most progressive list

A new ranking and EU study shed light on the continent's most and least progressive countries when it comes to LGBTQ rights

17.05.2024 60

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Bosnia-Herzegovina takes another step towards EU accession

The fragile Western Balkan country's reform agenda is coming along. EU leaders decided to send a geopolitical signal by agreeing to open formal...

24.03.2024 20

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Can Ursula von der Leyen snag a second term in EU's top job?

The president of the European Commission wants to stay in office until 2029. Does Ursula von der Leyen have what it takes?

26.02.2024 20

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Can von der Leyen snag a second term in EU's top job?

It's official: the president of the European Commission wants to stay in office until 2029. Does Ursula von der Leyen have what it takes to...

25.02.2024 20

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