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Enlargement could be bargaining chip to trigger EU-Reform
 
Enlargement could be bargaining chip to trigger EU-Reform
 
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Sweden's ruling Social Democrats being in favour of a NATO application, the Slovenian parliament getting a record number of women, and so...  
 
Stop calling Putin, Estonia’s prime minister says
 
Stop calling Putin, Estonia’s prime minister says
 
There is no point in talking to Vladimir Putin if we really want him to understand he is isolated, Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told EURACTIV in what can be seen as a thinly veiled...  
 
Scholz’s SPD suffers historic defeat in major state election
 
Scholz’s SPD suffers historic defeat in major state election
 
The German Social Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s state election in Germany’s most populous state and lost to the conservative CDU. The Greens were able to triple their vote and...  
 
 
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to NATO in response to Russia
 
 
 
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to NATO in response to Russia
 
Switzerland's fabled neutral status is about to face its biggest test in decades...  
 
Iran considering gas exports to Europe: official
 
 
 
Iran considering gas exports to Europe: official
 
Iran is considering the possibility of exporting gas to Europe, an oil ministry...  
 
 
Berlin pushes for a €60 minimum price on EU carbon markets
 
 
 
Berlin pushes for a €60 minimum price on EU carbon markets
 
Discounting allegations of speculation on the EU carbon market, Berlin is throwing...  
 
Eastern Europe’s experience can help EU’s future enlargement
 
 
 
Eastern Europe’s experience can help EU’s future enlargement
 
Hesitation about EU enlargement is short-sighted and potentially very dangerous...  
 
 
Bosnia reacts after Albania fails to pass resolution on Srebrenica genocide
 
 
 
Bosnia reacts after Albania fails to pass resolution on Srebrenic...
 
Bosnian MP Sabina Cudic addressed an open letter to Prime Minister Edi Rama...  
 
A mission of European Conservatives to CPAC, where the old continent meets the new one [Promoted content]
 
 
 
A mission of European Conservatives to CPAC, where the old contin...
 
From the 24th to 26th of February 2022 a mission of about to 30 members of the ECR...  
 
 
 
 
‘EU politicians advocating to save Putin’s face are wrong’
 
European politicians who are appealing for making a peace treaty with Russia or arguing about the need to "help Putin save his face" are sharing responsibility for all Russian war crimes in...  
 
 
Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results
 
Iran-backed Hezbollah has been dealt a blow in Lebanon's parliamentary election on Sunday (15 May) with preliminary results showing losses for some of its oldest allies and the Saudi-aligned...  
 
 
US, EU to boost coordination on semiconductor supply, Russia
 
The United States and the European Union plan to announce on Monday (16 May) a joint effort aimed at identifying semiconductor supply disruptions as well as countering Russian disinformation...  
 
 
Swiss voters approve ‘Lex Netflix’ TV streaming funding law
 
Swiss voters on Sunday (15 May) backed proposals to make global TV streaming services such as Netflix Inc, Amazon and Disney invest some of their revenues generated in Switzerland into...  
 
 
Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas
 
Russia pummelled positions in the east of Ukraine on Sunday (15 May), its defence ministry said, as it sought to encircle Ukrainian forces in the battle for Donbas and fend off a...  
 
 
Ukraine hopes to host 2023 Eurovision in ‘free’ Mariupol, amid technical challenges
 
After winning the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) on Saturday (14 May), Ukraine is expected to host the gala event next year, highlighting another symbol of its renewed European...  
 
 
Global Europe Brief: Will Turkey be a stumbling block for NATO enlargement?
 
In this week’s edition: Nordic NATO bid, Foreign Affairs Council preview and Ukraine latest.  
 
 
Ukraine wages counteroffensive against Russian forces in east
 
Ukrainian forces have launched a counteroffensive near the Russian-held town of Izium in eastern Ukraine, a regional governor said on Saturday (14 May), in what could prove a serious setback...  
 
 
Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost
 
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest Sunday (15 May) with an infectious hip-hop folk melody, as the embattled nation rides a wave of public support across Europe.  
 
 
From Eurovision to the European Parliament: 3 contestants who made the big leap
 
Nana, Iva, and Dana: three singers whose voices have resonated from the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) to the plenary of the European Parliament.  
 
 
 
 
Politics cannot be avoided but impact on contest limited, says Eurovision organiser
 
It is naive to think cultural institutions can be wholly separated from what is happening in the world and the invasion of Ukraine was so extraordinary that it required an exceptional reaction...  
 
 
Georgia’s separatist region of South Ossetia to hold referendum on joining Russia
 
The leader of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia on Friday (13 May) set 17 July as a date for a referendum on joining Russia.  
 
 
Ukraine thwarts Russian forces at river, sees long fight ahead
 
Ukrainian forces destroyed parts of a Russian armoured column as it tried to cross a river in the Donbas region, video from Ukraine's military showed on 13 May, as the Ukrainian defence...  
 
 
Why Eurovision is a big deal for Ukrainians – and not only this year
 
For Ukrainians, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has always been deeply connected with political issues and claims. This year, the political contextualization became even sharper after the...  
 
 
Scholz to face major litmus test in elections of largest German state
 
On Sunday, 15 May, voters in the largest German state, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), will head to the polls. The results in the 17 million inhabitant state will be the first time that...  
 
 
The Brief – Treaty change
 
The public remarks made by a group of EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, hinting at "the need to reform" the bloc have suddenly given life to the idea...  
 
 
Ukraine minister seeks G7 help to export 40 million tonnes of grain
 
Global food security and the impact of Russia’s invasion are high on the agenda of the G7 agriculture ministers meeting on Friday and Saturday (13-14 May), with Ukrainian minister Mykola...  
 
 
Tesla puts India entry plan on hold after deadlock on tariffs
 
Telsa has put on hold plans to sell electric cars in India, abandoned a search for showroom space, and reassigned some of its domestic team after failing to secure lower import taxes, three...  
 
 
Agrifood Brief: A sad tale from the farm
 
This week, EURACTIV travelled to the Vendée region of Western France to meet two generations of a farming family who are struggling to make ends meet amid rising costs and a rapidly changing...  
 
 
United Kingdom hopes for a return to Eurovision glory, reverse of Brexit bias
 
A quarter of a century has passed since the UK last won the Eurovision Song Contest, leading to years of speculation on whether political events such as Brexit crushed their chances of winning...  
 
 
 
Lavrov says EU becoming ‘aggressive, militant, NATO appendage’
 
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday (13 May) said he doubted the motives of Ukraine's intention of joining the European Union, while accusing Brussels of ambitions beyond the...  
 
 
Agrifood Podcast: EU-Turkey agri-trade, Crop rotation debate, Deforestation Law
 
This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood team brings you the latest on the first high-level meeting to strengthen the EU-Turkey agri-trade and we discuss our thoughts about what to expect from these...  
 
 
EU lawmakers soon to vote half the bloc’s flagship climate package
 
The European Parliament's environment committee (ENVI) will vote on Monday and Tuesday (16-17 May) on half the texts in the European Commission's flagship Fit for 55 package aimed at reducing...  
 
 
Poland pushes for digital and telecoms integration with Ukraine
 
Poland sent a letter to the European Commission asking them to support better digital integration of Ukraine including in the telecoms sector with other countries expected to add their voices...  
 
 
EU Commission proposes tax cut to incentivise equity investments
 
As most corporate tax systems in the EU currently prefer debt financing over equity and EU companies are highly indebted, the EU Commission proposed the introduction of a tax allowance that...  
 
 
 
 

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