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Hatzidakis presents proposals for EU economy bolstering
National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis presented six proposals for boosting the European Union's competitiveness during an informal ECOFIN Council of Ministers on the topic held in Ghent last week.
"We must adopt the Draghi dogma and do everything that is necessary to boost the European economy's competitiveness," Hatzidakis said during the meeting.
‘It is time’ for strategic autonomy in the EU
The steps toward upgrading the European defense structure are outlined in a Kathimerini interview with the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. Specifically, she proposes integrating the existing European Peace Facility (EPF) into the European framework and advocates for the appointment of a commissioner for defense.
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September deadline for four-year plans
September 20 will most likely be the day on which the member-states of the European Union will submit their first four-year budgetary-structural plans, based on the rules of the new Stability Pact.
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Brazil: Lavrov’s adventure – They refused to refuel his aircraft
The refusal was due to the EU sanctions banning Russian flights in European airspace
Cyprus delays 15% tax on multinationals
Cyprus has yet to enforce the new EU rules introducing a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations operating within EU member-states.
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Have EU funds been put to good use?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been the European Union's key mechanism for pumping funds into agricultural production and keeping it competitive since 1962.
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Vucic, Michel discuss Serbia-EU relations, situation in Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday.
Representatives or TV personalities
Greece needs serious representation in the European Parliament, from all parties. The EU is at a critical point where important decisions are being made. It would be a huge mistake to select candidates who cannot hold their own in European forums and whose candidacy is based solely on their assumed popularity.
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Bulgarian FM Discussed Schengen Accession with EU Council Chief
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mariya Gabriel, engaged in a productive conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, regarding Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area.
Red Sea: EU approves rules of engagement for "Aspides" (Operation Shields)
The operational planning and rules of engagement for the European operation "Shields" (Aspides) in the Red Sea were approved by the European Union on Wednesday