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POLITICSBREAKINGOct 12Breaking: Unions invited to WRC talks as minister calls for strike to be postponed'I believe an agreement can be reached without delay if both parties are willing to enter an intensive process of engagement as soon as possible,' writes Jack Chambersirishexaminer · ireland
POLITICSOct 12Discomfort in the Government after the Supreme Court's decision on the 'grandchildren's law': "It seems that the right to vote is not so relevant for some"El ministro del Interior lamenta la decisión del Supremo, mientras el PP celebra una resolución que considera un freno al intento del Ejecutivo de influir en el censo electoralEl País
POLITICSOct 12Greece's social media ban for under-15s: What you need to knowThe government argues that setting a clear age limit, combined with reliable age checks, will help protect children from potential risks associated with social media usage.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12How has the more than €600 billion recovery plan revitalised Europe?In 2020, the EU member states agreed on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan known as NextGenerationEU. This programme, for which the Commission will have disbursed €634 billion by the end of the year, is coming to an end. Out of Belgium's €5.3 billion recovery plan, more than half has been allocated to the green transition.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 12The dissenting opinion on the Supreme Court's decision on the 'grandchildren's law': "November 29 introduced a new and decisive element"La magistrada Alicia Millán considera que el derecho al sufragio de los nacionalizados “debía prevalecer” ante el adelanto electoral, porque de lo contrario se corre el riesgo de producir una “lesión irreversible”El País
POLITICSOct 12EU warns online platforms over livestreaming US execution planned by PentagonThe European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009. Under EU rules, platforms have an obligation to moderate shocking and violent content, including capital punishment.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 12Massive student mobilization in France: incidents multiply one day before the national marchClarín
POLITICSOct 12The Supreme Court maintains the suspension of the right to vote for those who obtained nationality with the 'grandchildren's law'La Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo rechaza por cinco votos a uno el recurso de la Abogacía del Estado y le reprocha que no haya ofrecido datos que justifiquen levantar la medida cautelar LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 12Farage would take a ‘keen look’ at UK’s support for ‘corrupt’ UkraineThe leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK declined to repeat Donald Trump's verbal assault on Kyiv — but argued Ukraine is “one of the most corrupt countries on earth.”Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12EU approves biggest Russia sanctions package since invasion beganPolitico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Constitutionalist entities take to the streets in Barcelona for the defense of Ceuta and the unity of SpainPP y Vox participan en la tradicional manifestación del Día de la Fiesta Nacional LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 12EU considers issuing Russian tourists Schengen visas valid only in certain territoriesThe agenda for an EU Council working group meeting on visa policy includes a proposal to issue Russian nationals visas with limited territorial validity.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 12The Supreme Court maintains the suspension of the right to vote for those naturalized under the 'grandchildren's law' for November 29El alto tribunal rechaza el recurso de la Abogacía del Estado y da cinco días a los afectados, 163.020 personas según los servicios jurídicos estatales, para que presenten alegacionesEl País
POLITICSOct 12Hard-right Reform party pledges to suspend UK asylum system for up to five years if electedReform has accused Labour of having "totally lost control" of the UK's borders, whilst Labour says small boat crossing figures have continued to come down in recent years.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 12South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From UkraineA diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 12Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12French, Spanish far-right leaders unite ahead of key electionsJordan Bardella began his trip to Spain Monday by visiting Ceuta alongside Vox’s Santiago Abascal.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Opponents deem proposed Swiss arms export rules 'immoral', 'anti-Ukraine'Opponents of the proposed amendments to the law on war materiel launched their vote campaign by calling these changes "immoral" and "anti-Ukraine" during a press conference on Monday. Swiss citizens are set to vote on this bill, which aims to facilitate arms exports, on November 29. "With this new law, Switzerland is completely relinquishing control over its arms exports," the coalition opposing the new law told reporters in the capital Bern. The alliance comprises some 28 parties and organisations, including those on the left and the Evangelical People’s Party, as well as NGO Caritas, the Group for a Switzerland without an Army (GSsA), Justitia et Pax, and the Commission of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference. The relaxation of the War Material Act will once again allow direct exports, even to countries embroiled in civil war. “For 36 countries, including the United States and Argentina – both governed by authoritarian leaders who flout democracy and human rights – the criteria for the ...swissinfo · switzerland
POLITICSOct 12Trump claims Russia and Ukraine reached an "energy ceasefire." Zelenskyy says that's news to him.President Trump is claiming that Russia and Ukraine have entered an "energy ceasefire," which he has announced in the past. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios the announcement "was news to me." CBS News' Aidan Stretch and Ramy Inocencio have more.CBS News
POLITICSOct 12Cyprus closer than ever to joining Schengen but political hurdles relating to the Green Line and British Sovereign Base Areas remainThe European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Philippe stood ready to defeat Le Pen. Now his allies are doubting his chances.The center-right presidential hopeful is facing a pileup of problems: centrist infighting, voter fatigue and surging populists.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Use Russian assets to blunt voter backlash over funding Ukraine, Kyiv saysEU should put Moscow’s money to work for Kyiv and show voters that Russia is paying for the war, Ukraine’s foreign minister says.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Greece Unveils New Rules Banning Social Media Use Among MinorsNew regulating preventing minors under 15 from accessing platforms such as Facebook and Instagram will come into force in January subject to a final vote in parliament.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine passes minority rights law, paving way for breakthrough in EU accession talksUkraine’s parliament passed a minority rights law, easing a years-long dispute with Hungary. Diplomats expect Budapest to approve two more EU accession clusters on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar could meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday.EuroNews [en]