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António Costa: More cooperation and 'no-nonsense'

There is great relief in Brussels at the end of the Charles Michel era. With António Costa as the future EU Council President, things can only get better. The Portuguese promises a new style and better cooperation in the European quarter.

By Stephan Israel

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Broad coalition in the Council to support the battery industry

Following the announcement of the bankruptcy proceedings of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, a broad coalition is mobilizing to support the European battery industry. The new Commission is being called upon to act quickly.

By Marc Winkelmann

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Georgia does not want to negotiate EU accession until 2028

In the coming years, the government in Georgia does not want to negotiate accession with the EU or accept budget subsidies from Brussels. The announcement was immediately followed by protests – including from the president.

By Redaktion Table

Auch das Dampfen in Außenbereichen wollte die Resolution unterbinden.
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Outdoor smoking bans: Resolution in the European Parliament fails

A resolution in the European Parliament calling for a ban on outdoor smoking and vaping did not receive a majority. The Christian Democrats did not support the motion. On Tuesday, the Council will vote on a recommendation to the member states with similar content.

By Markus Grabitz

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Presidential election in Romania: Suspicion of Russian influence

Călin Georgescu's victory in the first round of the presidential elections is causing unrest in Romania. Many people in the country are irritated by the unexpected success of the pro-Russian right-wing radical. There are also doubts as to whether the elections were conducted properly.

By Frank Stier

Interview

Battery production: 'Europe's car industry lacks patience'

It will take technical expertise to catch up with China's lead in batteries. The European automotive industry must be willing to invest time and money in this, says Maximilian Fichtner from the Helmholtz Institute Ulm in an interview with Carsten Hübner.

By Carsten Hübner

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What the Commission is planning for the first 100 days

The new EU Commission takes office on Sunday, almost six months after the European elections. We provide an overview of the plans that the new Commissioners are expected to present in the first few weeks.

By Till Hoppe