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PoliticsSep 17Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over GazaIreland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, citing the "ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17European right-wing parties criticize Spain over the Ceuta crisis and issue a warning to MoroccoLas derechas europeas cargan contra España por la crisis de Ceuta y lanzan una advertencia a MarruecosEl País
PoliticsSep 17Alliance with Canada "is not directed against anyone," says the EU after Trump's threatsBrussels proposes Canada as the first "associated member" of the EU, a gesture that irritates Washington. Trump threatens tariffs in response. The uncertain figure of "associated member" seeks to strengthen ties in technology and defense, while Europe and Canada face common challenges.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Canada and Europe are "stronger together," says Carney in EU ParliamentCanada seeks to strengthen ties with Europe by agreeing to be an "associated member" of the bloc, aiming for a strengthened relationship and shared values. The EU's proposal generated tensions with the US, which threatened to impose tariffs, seeing the rapprochement as a challenge to its relationship with Europe.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Case against former Garlasco-case prosecutor droppedJudge rules Venditti did not take a bribe to clear SempioANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 173 'maranzas' accused of rabbi assaultJewish religious beaten up at Milan bus stopANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 17Trump wanted Canada to be the 51st state. In the end, he ended up pushing it towards the European UnionThe EU's invitation to Canada to become an «associate member» is a display of Trump's diplomatic style, which often consists of threatening the closest allies of the US.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17“What can the European Union do for Ottawa?”: In Canada and the United States, the press is cautious about the status of “associate member”REVUE DE PRESSE - L’offre d’Ursula von der Leyen de faire du Canada un «membre associé» de l’Union européenne divise les médias canadiens et américains, entre réponse légitime à Donald Trump et crainte d’une perte de souveraineté.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 17MLAs set for another pay rise - this time of over £2,000Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are expected to receive another pay rise, with salaries increasing by over £2,000. This news concerns public official remuneration.belfasttelegraph · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 17MLAs set for another pay rise - with salaries to increase by over £2kMembers of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are expected to receive another pay rise, with salaries increasing by over £2,000. This news concerns public official remuneration.belfasttelegraph · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 17King seen for first time after row erupts with Diana’s brother over incendiary claims in bombshell memoirTHE King has been seen for the first time amid a fiery row with Princess Diana’s brother over bombshell claims Charles said "rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough". The incendiary allegations in Earl Spencer's memoir saw him locked in a sensational war of words with Buckingham Palace last night. In his book Swan Song:...thesun · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Sweden's left-wing opposition wins slim majority in country's national electionSweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday, but faces laborious negotiations to form a government. The incumbent prime minister, conservative Ulf Kristersson, announced his resignation.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Merz is on the ropes. Could Sunday’s regional elections deliver a knock-out blow?While the chancellor struggles and his centre-right CDU bickers, its SPD rival has come out in attack modeIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 17What’s the Matter With Eastern Germany?German far-right populism traces back to reunification—but historians disagree about why.Foreign Policy
PoliticsSep 17Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe - AP NewsCarney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe AP NewsAP News
PoliticsSep 17Marlaska tries to reassure the EU Commissioner and assures him that the immigrants from Ceuta are not traveling to the Peninsula: "They are falsehoods"El ministro tranquiliza a la Comisión Europea acerca de los inmigrantes de Ceuta: no están viajando a la Península, le ha dicho al comisario de Migraciones. "No van a ser trasladados a la Península ni van a poder acceder a ningún tipo de protección", dijo Marlaska en la segunda semana de la crisis LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 17Klopp wants Germany football team to 'reclaim the flag'Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 17Mark Carney's EU speech highlights Canada's shifting alliancesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as Ottawa and Brussels deepen ties against a backdrop of strained relations with the United States. FRANCE 24's Doug Herbert explains how the speech illustrates a broader shift in alliances, with a message that, until recently, would more likely have been delivered in Washington than Brussels.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17'Health, energy & success': Italy PM Giorgia Meloni wishes 'friend' PM Modi on his birthday - The Times of India'Health, energy & success': Italy PM Giorgia Meloni wishes 'friend' PM Modi on his birthday The Times of India US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi rediff.com Putin, Netanyahu, Meloni wish Modi on his b’day; US Embassy conveys greetings on behalf of Trump ThePrint Russian President Putin greets PM Modi on his birthday, hails his 'personal contribution' to strengthening ties Deccan Herald Putin greets Modi on 76th birthday, hails role in India-Russia ties India Todaygoogle · india
PoliticsSep 17‘Stronger together’: Canada’s Carney welcomes EU ‘associate member’ proposalCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he welcomed the EU’s proposal that the country become the bloc’s first "associate member". “Canada and Europe are each strong. Europe and Canada are stronger together,” he told EU lawmakers in Strasbourg.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership and sovereignyCanada's PM Carney welcomed the invitation to become the first "associate member" of the European Union, but emphasised that the intent is not to become a full member nor to cede sovereignty.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17The European Parliament manages to approve a resolution of support for Ceuta despite the veto of the socialists: "It has been invaded"El documento presentado por el PP ha recibido el apoyo de ECR, el grupo de Vox y parte de los liberales. La formación a la que pertenece el PSOE ha mantenido su negativa para no criticar a Marruecos LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 17Canada and Europe 'stronger together,' Carney says amid spat with USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called for deeper transatlantic ties with the European Union.ABC News
PoliticsSep 17Sweden’s left wins razor-thin election victorySocial Democrat Magdalena Andersson set to become new prime minister but needs to finalize a deal with other parties first.Politico Europe