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Noise: the pollution hazard people in the EU need to hear about

Air and water are the first things that come to mind as afflicted when talking about pollution. But an equally dangerous invisible hazard is always within earshot: noise.

Cohesion or cuts? EU faces tough choices ahead of long-term budget proposals

As the European Commission looks to simplify budgets before announcing its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework next week, politicians look to safeguard their priorities.

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EU threatens accession candidate Georgia with sanctions

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas has urged the ruling Georgian Dream party to make changes that align with core European values. The country was granted EU candidate status in 2023.

Germany reaches agreement with EU Commission on 2025–29 spending plan

In addition to its spending plan for the next four years, Germany is expected to unveil its budget for 2026 later this year.

Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence

Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence

In line with one of the measures proposed in the EU Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan, the EU member states in question may now spend an additional 1.5 percent of GDP on defence without facing penalties under the EU’s strict debt and deficit rules.

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TikTok no more? European governments mull social media ban for minors

Some countries in the European Union are pushing for a social media ban for under 16s. But is such a ban realistic – and is it even the right move in the first place?

Why will it soon be easier to hunt wolves in the EU?

The European Parliament has approved a Commission proposal to reduce the protection status of Europe’s wolves, meaning they will soon be less protected and easier to hunt. But how do the scientific and political arguments to this change compare?

Europe in Brief

EU threatens accession candidate Georgia with sanctions

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas has urged the ruling Georgian Dream party to make changes that align with core European values. The country was granted EU candidate status in 2023.

Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence

Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence

In line with one of the measures proposed in the EU Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan, the EU member states in question may now spend an additional 1.5 percent of GDP on defence without facing penalties under the EU’s strict debt and deficit rules.

Videos

TikTok no more? European governments mull social media ban for minors

Some countries in the European Union are pushing for a social media ban for under 16s. But is such a ban realistic – and is it even the right move in the first place?

Why will it soon be easier to hunt wolves in the EU?

The European Parliament has approved a Commission proposal to reduce the protection status of Europe’s wolves, meaning they will soon be less protected and easier to hunt. But how do the scientific and political arguments to this change compare?

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