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Declaring the Alternative for Germany ‘extremist’ could mean everything. But for now the decision only fuels a years-long debate.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the will allocate a “new fund of 500 million euros” for the 2025–2027 period “to make Europe a magnet for researchers,”

Building trust will be central to the EU’s push for more European-made military gear.

To mark 50 years of EU-China diplomatic relations, an awards ceremony was held at the Chinese Mission to the EU

Standing rapporteur for Kosovo, Riho Terras, and standing rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, will hold a joint press conference at 15:40 on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Standing rapporteur for Kosovo, Riho Terras, and standing rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, will hold a joint press conference at 15:40 on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Solemn undertaking of Ms Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

Nacho Sánchez Amor – standing rapporteur for Türkiye – will hold a press conference at 10:30 on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Nacho Sánchez Amor – standing rapporteur for Türkiye – will hold a press conference at 10:30 on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Monday, 5 May

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 227 - Draft report 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Rasa Juknevičienė

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 207 - Draft report Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Nacho Sánchez Amor

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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about France promising American academics boundless 'freedom' (but little cash), the Czech president expecting a delivery of 1.8 million shells to Ukraine, and so much more.

The aircraft, part of Bulgaria’s strategic shift towards NATO-standard defence capabilities, arrived from the US only a month ago.

George Simion has comfortably won the first round of Romania’s presidential election, setting up the 18 May run-off as a referendum on the country’s future: one aligned with Europe, or one leaning towards isolationism.

Vučić was briefly admitted to the hospital on Saturday, while Fico acknowledged ongoing issues stemming from the assassination attempt he survived last year.

Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki was denied an official speaking opportunity during a commemoration event.

Governments worldwide, including in Europe, have boosted tax credits and cash rebates to grab a bigger slice of the €219 billion set to be spent on content production in 2025.