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PoliticsSep 16French mayor and deputies resign in protest against Google data centerFive elected officials in Etrechet resigned over a plan for a massive data center in their village, saying they felt 'powerless' in the face of the American giant's plans.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 16European Parliament allows defense testing in Ukraine to be funded from special fundThe European Parliament has approved changes under the Omnibus V package that will allow expenses for testing defense projects in Ukraine to be financed from the European Defence Fund, while also accelerating defense investment and procurement in the EU.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre planResidents of Piddington, an Oxfordshire village, have voted for symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a nearby former military base.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16Historic first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look likeCanada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so farThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16Macron / von der Leyen: the race to ban social networks for minorsThis is one of the major announcements of Ursula von der Leyen's "State of the Union address": the European Commission will submit legislation to ban social networks for those under 13. What does it propose? Why is this announcement being made today? Why Emmanuel MacPolitico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Macron invites EU leaders to Pope Leo speechThe pontiff is expected to talk about Europe, peace and unity during an address in Metz.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concernsStockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Ukraine, US teams working on Zelensky-Trump meeting in New York — MFAThe Ukrainian and US teams are working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in New York and to make it as substantive as possible.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16Brussels won’t offer ‘associate EU membership’ to Brexit BritainThe status von der Leyen is exploring for Canada won't be available for commitment-phobes closer to the Continent.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Will Canada be a future “associate member” of the EU? European governments caught off guard by Ursula von der LeyenApprofondir les relations entre Ottawa et Bruxelles au-delà de ce qui est prévu, comme le propose la présidente de la Commission européenne, soulèverait de nouvelles interrogations sur des sujets comme l’acier, l’automobile ou les OGM, selon des diplomates.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16EU: An unprecedented offer to CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of a "unique alliance with the EU".France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16As EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelinedAndy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new prime minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations – but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbour and cosying up to Canada. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed Canada could become the first associate member of the EU, creating a tailor-made title in a bid for the trading bloc to expand its...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 16Criminal proceedings ‘being contemplated’ over death of Dublin man after interaction with gardaíPaul Butler (51) died in hospital from injuries he had sustained three days earlier in an incident on O’Connell Streetsundayworld_com · ireland
PoliticsSep 16Govt scraps road tax for small and mid-sized cars, and motorbikesWe are getting rid of one of the taxes Italians hate most says MeloniANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 16"To bring our relationship to the highest possible level": the European Union proposes "associate member" status to CanadaDÉCRYPTAGE - Le pays pourrait également faire partie d’un futur «conseil de sécurité européen», avec le Royaume-Uni, la Norvège et l’Ukraine, selon des annonces d’Ursula von der Leyen.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 16Kremlin’s frozen assets in Europe will never be returned to Russia — SikorskiRussian sovereign assets frozen in Europe will never be returned to Russia and could eventually be used as war reparations or to help rebuild Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first 'associate member'European Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said ​on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16Côte d’Ivoire-Guinea: behind the scenes of the reunion between Ouattara and DoumbouyaLe président guinéen a séjourné à Abidjan du 11 au 14 septembre où il s’est entretenu avec son homologue ivoirien. Sécurité frontalière, monnaie commune, opposants en exil… Plusieurs dossiers sensibles ont été évoqués lors de leur tête-à-tête.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 16Von der Leyen pitches 'associate member' status for Canada: What does it mean for EU-US ties?European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". Earlier this week, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney — who was in Strasbourg to listen to von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address — said Canada was seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU, but not membership. We discuss this with our guest, Gerardo Fortuna, author of Brussels Playbook.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament"I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU," von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister, who was attending her annual keynote speech -- drawing a standing ovation in the chamber.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over futureChristian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.BBC World
PoliticsSep 16Real Madrid defend players' freedom of expression after Mbappe and Vinicius' shirt stanceReal Madrid have defended their players' right to have differing views after Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior became embroiled in a debate in Spain about migration.Sky News World
PoliticsSep 16Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirtsThe three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Why is the EU courting Canada? Trump might have something to with itVon der Leyen’s proposal reflects how the US president’s trade war and foreign policy have pushed Canada and Europe closerIrish Times World
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