Danish PM attacks Spain’s migration policy as EU summit sidesteps crime link
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez over Spain’s migration regularisation at an EU summit, but leaders avoided linking migration to crime.
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Lufthansa wins bid for 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal
The Portuguese government has chosen Lufthansa Group to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, beating Air France-KLM with a higher and more certain offer, while the state retains majority control.
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MEPs delay vote on EU pesticides bill amid backlash
MEPs have delayed a vote on a proposal to extend pesticide approvals after scientists and UN experts raised concerns.
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Cyprus’s Schengen bid faces political hurdles despite technical readiness
Cyprus has completed all technical requirements to join the Schengen area, but political obstacles linked to the island’s division and the presence of British military bases are delaying its accession.
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EU and China reach trade agreement to avert EV tariff war
EU and Chinese officials agreed on trade concessions in Beijing, averting a trade war over electric vehicles, with progress on hybrid vehicles and critical raw materials.
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Taxes account for over 53% of labour costs in Spain, study finds
Taxes and social security contributions account for over 53% of labour costs for the average Spanish worker, according to a new report from the Juan de Mariana Institute.
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Former Ilva workers to strike as shutdown threatens thousands of jobs in Italy
Workers at all former Ilva sites in Italy will strike on 12 October as Acciaierie d’Italia plans to shut down operations in Taranto, Genoa, and Novi Ligure, threatening over 2,000 jobs.
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Can Bulgaria be a safe gateway for Asian imports to the EU?
Drones hit commercial ships off Bulgaria’s coast just as the EU pushes the Middle Corridor trade route through the country, raising security questions.
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European Commission tables reforms to prepare EU for enlargement
The European Commission has proposed reforms to accelerate EU enlargement, including qualified majority voting, gradual integration, and safeguards against democratic backsliding.
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Cruise industry defends its record amid environmental and overtourism concerns
The cruise industry contributes €65 billion to the European economy and supports over 445,000 jobs, but faces criticism over environmental impact and overtourism. MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato discusses efforts to address these challenges.
