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Supermarkets in several European countries have been targeted by cyberattacks. Hackers apparently gained access to the control systems and turned up the temperature in fridges and freezers, with the result that large quantities of food had to be disposed of. There have been several such incidents in Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Luxembourg, Estonia, Finland and the Netherlands over the last few days.

Following a second tragic train crash in Spain this year, Transport Minister Óscar Puente has stepped down, explaining that his resignation was a matter of political dignity, consistency and political sensitivity. Sixty-nine people were killed in a collision between two high-speed trains in the Spanish town of Urda. Another 46 died in a similar accident in Andalusia in January.

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday hinted at a change of direction and signalled a willingness to issue an official apology for colonial slavery. King Charles expressed his deep regret over the historical injustice, but avoided making an outright apology. Commentators discuss the implications.

On Wednesday, MEPs voted to strengthen controls on chemicals used to make illicit drugs, while protecting legitimate trade, research and innovation.
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs voted to strengthen controls on chemicals used to make illicit drugs, while protecting legitimate trade, research and innovation.
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Length of video : 15'

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Length of video : 45'

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 300 - Draft report Human Rights and Democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Isabel Wiseler-Lima

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Length of video : 60'

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AMENDMENTS 601 - 838 - Draft report Human Rights and Democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Isabel Wiseler-Lima

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