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Munich EU migration meeting will 'go strong on returns'
Munich EU migration meeting will 'go strong on returns'
More than half a dozen EU interior ministers are meeting in Munich on Saturday (4 October) to thrash out ideas on evicting rejected asylum seekers from the bloc. The Netherlands reached a memorandum of understanding last week to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda.
euobserver.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Munich EU migration meeting will 'go strong on returns'
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This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
..."Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission would present legislation in 2026 to create a “28th regime” for startups that will replace 27 separate national systems they need to navigate now."
📰 @yahoofinance.com
📰 @yahoofinance.com
EU to propose uniform rules for startups to help them grow, von der Leyen says
TURIN (Reuters) -The European Union plans to propose a single set of rules for startups next year to help the bloc's innovative companies grow and operate across the region and find it easier to retai...
finance.yahoo.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
..."Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission would present legislation in 2026 to create a “28th regime” for startups that will replace 27 separate national systems they need to navigate now."
📰 @yahoofinance.com
📰 @yahoofinance.com
1️⃣ Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced at the UN that Armenia is formally pursuing EU membership, framing it as a democratic choice. He highlighted recent legislation to initiate the accession process, emphasising compliance with EU standards as crucial for membership.
📰 @intellinews.com
📰 @intellinews.com
Armenia’s Pashinyan sets out EU membership goal in UN speech
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told world leaders on September 27 that his government has formally set the country on a path toward joining ...
www.intellinews.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
1️⃣ Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced at the UN that Armenia is formally pursuing EU membership, framing it as a democratic choice. He highlighted recent legislation to initiate the accession process, emphasising compliance with EU standards as crucial for membership.
📰 @intellinews.com
📰 @intellinews.com
..."A report by SolarPower Europe and Fraunhofer ISE finds EU-made solar modules cost €0.103 ($0.12)/W more than Chinese imports, but targeted policies could close the gap and help reach the EU’s 30 GW annual manufacturing target by 2030."
EU policies could cut cost gap between European and Chinese solar modules
A report by SolarPower Europe and Fraunhofer ISE finds EU-made solar modules cost €0.103 ($0.12)/W more than Chinese imports, but targeted policies could close the gap and help reach the EU’s 30 GW an...
www.pv-magazine.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
..."A report by SolarPower Europe and Fraunhofer ISE finds EU-made solar modules cost €0.103 ($0.12)/W more than Chinese imports, but targeted policies could close the gap and help reach the EU’s 30 GW annual manufacturing target by 2030."
🇨🇳 has surpassed the United Kingdom in the 2025 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, ranking second globally behind the 🇺🇲 for the first time since the survey's inception in 2019, reflecting China's intensified efforts to enhance its international influence.
📰 @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
📰 @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
China overtakes UK in 2025 global soft power index
China has overtaken the United Kingdom in the annual Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, ranking second only to the United States, according to the company.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
September 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🇨🇳 has surpassed the United Kingdom in the 2025 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, ranking second globally behind the 🇺🇲 for the first time since the survey's inception in 2019, reflecting China's intensified efforts to enhance its international influence.
📰 @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
📰 @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
1️⃣ Trump's recent increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 may backfire, potentially leading companies to offshore jobs instead of hiring US workers. Experts warn this could stifle innovation and negatively impact the job market.
📰 Via: @businessinsider.com
📰 Via: @businessinsider.com
Trump's H-1B visa crackdown could cut US jobs instead of creating them
Higher H-1B visa costs might not boost hiring in the US, as companies might turn to workers abroad.
www.businessinsider.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
1️⃣ Trump's recent increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 may backfire, potentially leading companies to offshore jobs instead of hiring US workers. Experts warn this could stifle innovation and negatively impact the job market.
📰 Via: @businessinsider.com
📰 Via: @businessinsider.com
1️⃣ Russia's Finance Ministry plans to raise the VAT from 20% to 22% starting January 1, 2026, aiming to boost revenue for defence and security. The reduced VAT rate of 10% will remain for essential goods like food and medicine.
📰 Via: @meduza.io
📰 Via: @meduza.io
Russia to raise VAT to 22 percent, Finance Ministry says — Meduza
The Russian Finance Ministry has drafted a 2026 budget and plan for 2027–2028 that will raise the general value-added tax, or VAT, from 20 to 22 percent.
meduza.io
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
1️⃣ Russia's Finance Ministry plans to raise the VAT from 20% to 22% starting January 1, 2026, aiming to boost revenue for defence and security. The reduced VAT rate of 10% will remain for essential goods like food and medicine.
📰 Via: @meduza.io
📰 Via: @meduza.io
1️⃣ US and Iraqi forces have successfully eliminated Omar Abdul Qader, the ISIS commander responsible for international operations, during a dawn raid in Syria. This marks a significant step in the ongoing fight against ISIS, disrupting their capacity for future attacks.
📰 Via: @taskandpurpose.com
📰 Via: @taskandpurpose.com
US forces kill ISIS commander in charge of international attacks
American and Iraqi forces took out ISIS’s external operations planner, who helped plan the 2013 embassy bombing in Lebanon.
taskandpurpose.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
1️⃣ US and Iraqi forces have successfully eliminated Omar Abdul Qader, the ISIS commander responsible for international operations, during a dawn raid in Syria. This marks a significant step in the ongoing fight against ISIS, disrupting their capacity for future attacks.
📰 Via: @taskandpurpose.com
📰 Via: @taskandpurpose.com
1️⃣ The European Network of Public Employment Services has adopted an Opinion Paper on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights, focusing on addressing labour market challenges amid green, digital, and demographic transitions.
PES Network adopts Opinion Paper on the new European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan
The European Network of Public Employment Services has just adopted an Opinion Paper on the new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights, highlighting PES’ contribution to its imp...
www.eureporter.co
September 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
1️⃣ The European Network of Public Employment Services has adopted an Opinion Paper on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights, focusing on addressing labour market challenges amid green, digital, and demographic transitions.
1️⃣ Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has dismissed the European Commission's proposed sanctions on Israel as “a joke,” stating they come “40,000 deaths too late.” He condemned the EU's indifference, allowing Israel to act without restraint.
📰 Via: @euractiv.com
📰 Via: @euractiv.com
Borrell slams proposed EU sanctions on Israel as 'a joke' | Euractiv
The veteran Socialist politician has been one of the most outspoken European figures on the humanitarian cost of the Gaza war
www.euractiv.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
1️⃣ Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has dismissed the European Commission's proposed sanctions on Israel as “a joke,” stating they come “40,000 deaths too late.” He condemned the EU's indifference, allowing Israel to act without restraint.
📰 Via: @euractiv.com
📰 Via: @euractiv.com
1️⃣ Former Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu faces coup charges after the annulment of his election victory last December. He allegedly conspired with militia leader Horatiu Potra and 20 others to stage a raid on Bucharest, which police thwarted.
Calin Georgescu charged with plotting a coup in Romania
Prosecutors say the right-wing former presidential candidate conspired to overthrow constitutional order in the country.
www.bbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:44 AM
1️⃣ Former Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu faces coup charges after the annulment of his election victory last December. He allegedly conspired with militia leader Horatiu Potra and 20 others to stage a raid on Bucharest, which police thwarted.
If you do not impose sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel, then could you lift them on Russia? Or you could stop your double standards. @diplo.de @aussenminister.diplo.de @spdfraktion.de
An independent United Nations commission said that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.
The commission found indications of intentions to destroy, in whole or in part, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as a group — which it said amount to genocide.
The commission found indications of intentions to destroy, in whole or in part, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as a group — which it said amount to genocide.
U.N. commission finds that Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Israel rejected the conclusions, which echo those of a growing group of governments and human rights organizations.
wapo.st
September 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you do not impose sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel, then could you lift them on Russia? Or you could stop your double standards. @diplo.de @aussenminister.diplo.de @spdfraktion.de
1️⃣ The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus, Dassault Aviation, and Leonardo, marks a significant advancement in European defence. This medium-altitude long-endurance drone aims to enhance operational capabilities and bolster technological sovereignty for European forces.
📰 Via: @esut.de.web.brid.gy
📰 Via: @esut.de.web.brid.gy
Eurodrone: Europas neuer MALE-RPAS stärkt Verteidigungsautonomie
Das Eurodrone-Programm unter Führung von Airbus entwickelt Europas sein erstes mittelgroßes, langstreckentaugliches unbemanntes Luftfahrtsystem (MALE RPAS), um die europäische Souveränität zu stärken ...
esut.de
September 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
1️⃣ The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus, Dassault Aviation, and Leonardo, marks a significant advancement in European defence. This medium-altitude long-endurance drone aims to enhance operational capabilities and bolster technological sovereignty for European forces.
📰 Via: @esut.de.web.brid.gy
📰 Via: @esut.de.web.brid.gy
..."From now on, the entire semiconductor production at the Villach site will be completely supplied with hydrogen from renewable energies, announced Linde, which owns and operates the electrolyser, confirming that the H2 production process will be run exclusively from renewable sources." 🇦🇹
European first | Austrian semiconductor plant switches to using green hydrogen only, instead of grey
Infineon Technologies will use H2 produced from on-site electrolysis instead of natural gas-based hydrogen delivered via trucks
www.hydrogeninsight.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
..."From now on, the entire semiconductor production at the Villach site will be completely supplied with hydrogen from renewable energies, announced Linde, which owns and operates the electrolyser, confirming that the H2 production process will be run exclusively from renewable sources." 🇦🇹
1️⃣ Ukraine's intelligence reveals that 96% of Russia's oil fields are depleted, with only 13.2 billion tons of economically viable reserves left, enough for about 25 years. This depletion raises concerns about Russia's long-term energy security.
📰 Via: @euromaidanpress.bsky.social
📰 Via: @euromaidanpress.bsky.social
Russia's oil fields 96% depleted, while investors flee and Ukraine strikes refineries, intelligence says - Euromaidan Press
Ukrainian intelligence revealed Russia's finite 25-year oil timeline, as Ukraine simultaneously destroys 17% of refining capacity.
euromaidanpress.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
1️⃣ Ukraine's intelligence reveals that 96% of Russia's oil fields are depleted, with only 13.2 billion tons of economically viable reserves left, enough for about 25 years. This depletion raises concerns about Russia's long-term energy security.
📰 Via: @euromaidanpress.bsky.social
📰 Via: @euromaidanpress.bsky.social
1️⃣ Qualcomm has partnered with BMW to introduce a new hands-free driving system, Snapdragon Ride Pilot, designed for approved roads. This collaboration highlights the increasing role of automakers in developing autonomous technology.
📰 Via: @theverge.com
📰 Via: @theverge.com
Qualcomm teams up with BMW for hands-free driving
Driver assist is becoming smarter.
www.theverge.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
1️⃣ Qualcomm has partnered with BMW to introduce a new hands-free driving system, Snapdragon Ride Pilot, designed for approved roads. This collaboration highlights the increasing role of automakers in developing autonomous technology.
📰 Via: @theverge.com
📰 Via: @theverge.com
1️⃣ The GreenMED project, backed by EU funding, aims to transform the Mediterranean shipping industry for a sustainable future. It addresses pollution from shipping, crucial in densely populated coastal areas, and supports the region's energy transition.
GreenMED: Green shipping pathways towards a clean energy transition in the Mediterranean
With EU support, the GreenMED project is helping coastal communities and the maritime industry prepare for a cleaner, more sustainable future. In the busy ports and sea lanes of the Mediterranean, the...
www.eureporter.co
September 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
1️⃣ The GreenMED project, backed by EU funding, aims to transform the Mediterranean shipping industry for a sustainable future. It addresses pollution from shipping, crucial in densely populated coastal areas, and supports the region's energy transition.
#ECB President Lagarde announced that the @ecb.europa.eu has successfully achieved price stability and will continue to monitor inflation closely. Her remarks signal a commitment to maintaining economic stability in the 🇪🇺-zone, making it crucial for investors and policymakers to stay informed.
ECB has achieved price stability, will keep inflation in check - Lagarde By Investing.com
ECB has achieved price stability, will keep inflation in check - Lagarde
www.investing.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
#ECB President Lagarde announced that the @ecb.europa.eu has successfully achieved price stability and will continue to monitor inflation closely. Her remarks signal a commitment to maintaining economic stability in the 🇪🇺-zone, making it crucial for investors and policymakers to stay informed.
1️⃣ EU nations are debating how to utilise immobilised Russian assets to support #Ukraine, with a key focus on whether full seizure is feasible. There's a €60 billion funding gap for Ukraine's long-term needs, prompting urgent discussions among foreign ministers.
www.euractiv.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
1️⃣ EU nations are debating how to utilise immobilised Russian assets to support #Ukraine, with a key focus on whether full seizure is feasible. There's a €60 billion funding gap for Ukraine's long-term needs, prompting urgent discussions among foreign ministers.
Two #NATO warships have arrived in Riga, Latvia, to reinforce the Alliance's commitment to regional security and support the Baltic Sentry initiative, which focuses on safeguarding maritime infrastructure in the area.
📑 Ref.: @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
📑 Ref.: @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
NATO warships arrive in Riga to support Baltic Sentry
Two NATO warships have docked in Riga, Latvia.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
August 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Two #NATO warships have arrived in Riga, Latvia, to reinforce the Alliance's commitment to regional security and support the Baltic Sentry initiative, which focuses on safeguarding maritime infrastructure in the area.
📑 Ref.: @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
📑 Ref.: @ukdefencejournal.org.uk
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✈️🚫🇺🇦 European countries are discussing a no-fly zone that would allow Ukraine to resume commercial aviation routes, - The Telegraph
The scheme could be phased in, starting in the west and gradually covering more airspace until the entire country is safe enough for commercial air travel.
The scheme could be phased in, starting in the west and gradually covering more airspace until the entire country is safe enough for commercial air travel.
August 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
✈️🚫🇺🇦 European countries are discussing a no-fly zone that would allow Ukraine to resume commercial aviation routes, - The Telegraph
The scheme could be phased in, starting in the west and gradually covering more airspace until the entire country is safe enough for commercial air travel.
The scheme could be phased in, starting in the west and gradually covering more airspace until the entire country is safe enough for commercial air travel.
French inflation fell further below the European Central Bank's 2% target in August, driven by a slowdown in services prices. Similarly, Spanish inflation also came in below forecasts, indicating a potential easing of economic pressures in the Eurozone.
📰 Via: @bloomberg.com
📰 Via: @bloomberg.com
French Inflation Eased Further Below ECB’s 2% Target in August
Inflation in France and Spain was a touch less than expected this month but suggested no major deviation for the euro zone as a whole, where price growth recently hit the European Central Bank’s 2% ta...
www.bloomberg.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
French inflation fell further below the European Central Bank's 2% target in August, driven by a slowdown in services prices. Similarly, Spanish inflation also came in below forecasts, indicating a potential easing of economic pressures in the Eurozone.
📰 Via: @bloomberg.com
📰 Via: @bloomberg.com
1️⃣ A recent missile strike on Sumy has been confirmed as a 3M22 Zircon, marking its 14th launch. Despite being part of Putin's "wunderwaffe," its accuracy and effectiveness are questionable, exposing flaws in Russian military claims.
Unknown Missile Used to Strike Sumy Identified as 3M22 Zircon, Rarely Mentioned in russia | Defense Express
This was the 14th launch of the 3M22 Zircon missile, which once again demonstrated its low effectiveness despite being on Putin's list of "wunderwaffe"
en.defence-ua.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
1️⃣ A recent missile strike on Sumy has been confirmed as a 3M22 Zircon, marking its 14th launch. Despite being part of Putin's "wunderwaffe," its accuracy and effectiveness are questionable, exposing flaws in Russian military claims.
