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The ECB has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, despite warning that the Iran war is already weighing on Europe's economy. 🌎 With inflation projected at 3% this year and energy costs spilling into everyday prices, Christine Lagarde says the risk of doing nothing is greater than the risk of slowing growth. 💬 Is the ECB right to prioritise inflation even as the eurozone economy weakens? Read more 👉 euobserver.com/221467/ecb-ra…
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After years of negotiations, the EU's new asylum pact enters into force. 🌍 But many member states are still struggling to implement key parts of the system, while rights groups warn it could lead to widespread detention at the bloc's borders. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/221229/eus-ne… 💬 Is the EU ready for its biggest migration reform in a decade?
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Hungary could receive €16.2bn in EU defence loans, enough to finance a decade of military modernisation. 🇭🇺 But there's a catch: the previous Orbán government allegedly structured the plan to benefit Fidesz-linked oligarchs, forcing PM Péter Magyar back to the drawing board. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220264/magyar… 💬 Can Hungary overhaul its defence sector without enriching Orbán's old network? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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The UN refugee agency is helping EU countries design controversial migrant "return hubs" outside Europe, but insists they cannot function as detention centres. 🌍 Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands are among the governments pushing ahead with the plans. Read the story 👉 euobserver.com/220365/un-ref… 💬 Can offshore return hubs comply with international law and human rights standards? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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The EU's trade deficit with China hit €360bn last year. 🌎 Now trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič wants Beijing to curb industrial overcapacity, improve market access, and address what Brussels sees as unfair competition. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220355/sefcov… 💬 Should the EU respond with tougher trade measures? Let us know in the comments.
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China is warning against protectionism as Brussels pushes to strengthen Europe’s homegrown tech sector and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. What does that mean for EU-China trade relations — and Europe’s industrial ambitions? Read the full story 👉 euobserver.com/220319/china-… 💬 Should the EU prioritise technological sovereignty, even if it risks trade tensions? Let us know in the comments what you think.
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As energy prices bite, governments face a difficult choice: protect consumers now or invest for the future. 📈 Europe’s largest economies are trying to do both, with growing fiscal consequences. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/221068/fuel-s… 💬 Should governments prioritise short-term relief or long-term energy independence? Let us know in the comments.
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Europe's centre-left keeps borrowing policies from the hard right. 🌍 The votes, however, don't always follow. A new analysis explores why tougher migration rhetoric may be costing centre-left parties more than it's winning them. Read the story 👉 euobserver.com/219560/many-c… What do you think? Let us know in the comments. 👇
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Slovenia's "Prince of Darkness" is back. 🇸🇮 Veteran politician Janez Janša is once again positioning himself for power, raising questions about what a fourth term could mean for Slovenia and for Europe. 🔍 What should we expect from Janša 4.0? Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220100/the-re… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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What if Europe's welfare states weren't built despite war but partly because of it? 🇪🇺 As governments scramble to boost defence spending, an overlooked lesson from history is becoming unexpectedly relevant. Read Caroline de Gruyter's latest analysis 👉 euobserver.com/219308/how-pa… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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"The geopolitical environment is completely different from what it was ten years ago." 🇮🇸 That's how Iceland's former foreign minister, Thórdis, explains the country's renewed debate about EU membership. As war in Ukraine and Arctic tensions reshape Europe's security landscape, old assumptions are being challenged. Read our conversation with her 👉 euobserver.com/220065/interv…
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For generations, Europe's seas were a shared resource. Now, many small-scale fishers fear they are becoming something else: a private asset. 🐟 As the EU rewrites its fisheries rules, a battle is unfolding over who gets access to fish stocks and who gets pushed out. 🎣 Is Europe protecting coastal communities or paving the way for the privatisation of the sea? What do you think? Let us know. 👇 Read more 👉 euobserver.com/219320/as-eu-…
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The EU's landmark migration pact is about to take effect. ⏳ But with just days to go, some MEPs are questioning whether member states are actually ready. ⚠️ Is Europe heading for a smooth rollout or a bureaucratic scramble? Read the story 👉 euobserver.com/219457/meps-r… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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Most Estonians say they would defend their country in the event of war. 🇪🇪 But their biggest concern isn't tanks crossing the border, it's misinformation. A new survey reveals how security threats in Europe are evolving, with disinformation now seen as a greater danger than military invasion. 👉 Read the full story: euobserver.com/219910/majori… 💬 What poses the bigger risk to democracies today: military aggression or information warfare? Let us know in the comments.
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Should Russian tourists be welcome in Europe during wartime? 🇪🇺 As visa approvals rise for the second consecutive year, Nordic countries are calling on the EU to take a tougher stance. ⚡ A debate that's only getting louder. Read the story 👉 euobserver.com/220235/nordic… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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During protests marking the second anniversary of Greece's deadliest train crash, police deployed military-style stun grenades against demonstrators. 🚨 Witnesses described the blasts as "like a jet engine in your ear." Rights groups and medical experts warn the devices can cause serious injuries, while authorities defend their use as a crowd-control measure. ⚖️ Where should democracies draw the line when policing mass protests? Let us know your thoughts. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220009/like-a…
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A senior adviser to the EU's top court has urged judges to reject a challenge backed by Marine Le Pen against EU asylum relocation rules. ⚖️ The opinion could reinforce the legal foundations of the bloc's migration policy at a politically sensitive moment. Read the full story 👉 euobserver.com/220092/eu-cou… 💬 Should asylum responsibility be shared across EU member states? Let us know in the comments. 👇 #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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For years, the EU's Dublin asylum system has been held up as a symbol of migration policy failure. 🌎 But new data suggests the reality may be more nuanced. 🔍 Has Brussels been criticised for the wrong reasons? Read the story 👉 euobserver.com/219709/new-da… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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Different language, same tactics? 🎭 A new report examines how EU officials are responding to alleged Israeli influence campaigns and why critics say the threat is being downplayed. Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220272/same-t… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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EU youth employment programmes are helping thousands, but are they reaching those who need help most? 🚨 Auditors warn that many "invisible" young people remain out of reach, while long-term results often go untracked. 📊Are governments focusing too much on short-term targets and not enough on long-term outcomes? What do you think? Read more 👉 euobserver.com/220214/eu-you… #EU #politics #EUobserver #EuropeanUnion
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