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Politics 14-03-2025

Merz’s investment plans remain in limbo as Greens decline compromise offer

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In today's edition of The Capitals, read about the number of Italian spyware victims likely being far higher than previously stated, Hungary maintaining its veto against the rollover of Russia sanctions as talks continue, and so much more.

Politics 14-03-2025

Slovak president, experts and opposition slam official for vaccine hoaxes

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The MP leading a government review of resource management has even questioned whether Slovakia ever had a pandemic.

Politics 14-03-2025

Sánchez fails to convince center-right opposition and the far-left on plan to increase defence spending

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It will be “very difficult” to reach an agreement with Sánchez, said the Conservative leader.

Politics 14-03-2025

Merz’s investment plans remain in limbo as Greens decline compromise offer

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The Greens accused Merz of merely putting his interests first, as he had rejected their proposal to loosen German debt rules when the CDU was in opposition.

Politics 14-03-2025

How Merz hopes to end the indecisive ‘German vote’ in Brussels

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Friedrich Merz wants to end Germany’s deadlock on EU policy, but his solution may not be to everyone’s liking.

Health 14-03-2025

Four the win: Germany’s potential health ministers under the microscope

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Who will become Germany's next health minister remains up in the air, but four names are being floated.

Energy, Environment & Transport 14-03-2025

Von der Leyen pitches new trade pact with South Africa to bolster clean industry

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European Union leaders announced €4.7 billion euro investment package in South Africa

Politics 14-03-2025

Meet the MEPs who will shape Germany’s next coalition government

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From Parliament's vice-presidents to committee chairs and delegation leaders, Brussels has its hands in German coalition negotiations.

Politics 14-03-2025

Huawei’s tentacles in Brussels

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The Chinese tech giant has many fingers in many pies.

Defence 14-03-2025

EU diplomatic arm proposes voluntary fund of up to €40 billion for Ukraine’s military needs

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Despite the US push to settle the war as soon as possible, the Europeans have regularly promised to keep supplying Ukraine with arms.

Health 13-03-2025

Will the luck of the Irish waiver under Trump’s pharma envy?

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Ireland hosts the world's ten largest drugmakers, including U.S. companies Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Merck, all of which have large plants on the Emerald Isle. But for how long?

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Energy, Environment & Transport 13-03-2025

World’s richest countries fuelling deforestation beyond their borders

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The world’s wealthiest nations collectively caused 15 times more biodiversity loss internationally than domestically, driving deforestation to satisfy agricultural and forestry demand.

Health 13-03-2025

Greece, Lithuania voice high hopes for Critical Medicines Act

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Lithuania sees the CMA as a crucial road to address shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities. Greece underlines the importance of international partnerships within the Act’s framework.

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