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Six ways to make sense of what the EU is doing. Same clear tone, different corners of the continent.
Politics
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PoliticsBulgarian PM Questions Ukraine Military Aid Coalition
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria should not join a "Coalition of the Willing" to provide military support to Ukraine, advocating instead for a diplomatic resolution.
PoliticsRussian Dissident Warns of Baltic Incursion as Ukraine War Intensifies
A prominent Russian dissident suggests Vladimir Putin's next move could target the Baltic states, impacting NATO and EU security.
PoliticsUkraine Cabinet Shake-Up Impacts EU Relations Amid Graft Probe
President Zelenskyy's recent cabinet reshuffle in Ukraine, accelerated by a corruption investigation, has implications for Ukraine's path towards EU integration and its wartime alliances.
Climate
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ClimateClimate Change Increases Insurance Costs Across Europe
Frequent and costly natural disasters are making it harder and more expensive to insure against the impacts of global warming in Europe.
ClimateEU Challenges Fossil Fuel Sector on Methane Emissions, Supply Concerns
The EU is pushing back against claims from oil and gas companies who say new methane regulations could jeopardize Europe's energy supply, especially given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
ClimateItaly's Hunting Reform Could Clash with EU Wildlife Rules
Italy's proposed hunting reforms are creating domestic tension and could put Rome at odds with Brussels over environmental protection.
Tech
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TechEU Eases Rules for Smart Glasses After US Concerns
The European Commission has exempted smart glasses from certain battery regulations, a move that could affect technology companies like Meta.
TechEU Proposes New Social Media Age Restrictions
The European Commission recommends that young people under 13 should have limited access to social media, sparking discussions on how to protect children online across the EU.
EU to Meta: Make your apps less addictive
The European Union is pushing Meta to redesign its social media apps, claiming they are engineered to be overly addictive and keep users endlessly scrolling.
Explainers
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ExplainersYour Rent & The ECB: How Euro Interest Rates Hit Your Wallet
Ever wonder why your rent keeps climbing? We unpack how the European Central Bank's decisions on interest rates ripple through the economy, directly impacting your housing costs.
ExplainersWhy EU Sanctions Move Slower Than Your WiFi on a Monday Morning
Ever wonder why the EU seems to take ages to slap sanctions on someone? It's a complex dance involving every single member state, and it often feels like navigating a never-ending group chat.
ExplainersWhy Netflix keeps recommending you European shows (it's the law)
That wave of European shows on Netflix? Partly a law. Here's how the EU's 30% rule works, and why it's being renegotiated right now.
