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France’s death rate at ‘historically low’ level
The Local - France
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July 11, 2025
France – along with most of Europe – is going through a historically low level of mortality, according to the latest official data. Newly published figures reveal that 637,082 residents of France died in 2023, down 36,000 on the previous year, and...
European markets down again focused on U.S. tariffs on Canada
Portugal Pulse
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July 11, 2025
Around 09:05 in Lisbon, the EuroStoxx 600 was down 0.52%, reaching 550.06 points. The stock exchanges in London, Paris, and Frankfurt decreased by 0.10%, 0.52%, and 0.64%, respectively, while those in Madrid and Milan fell by 0.39% and 0.90%. In...
EU: 4.2 million Ukrainians with temporary protection status
The European Times
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July 11, 2025
As of 31 May 2025, 4.28 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian war against Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU, Eurostat reported. The EU countries hosting the largest number of people from Ukraine...
European Investment Bank approves €168M for second Malta-Italy interconnector
Offshore Energy
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July 11, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved financing in the amount of approximately €168 million for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new ~122-kilometer-long 225 MW HVAC...
Germany backs second phase of UNICEF-WFP resilience programme in Northeast Nigeria with €20m support
Business Hallmark
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July 11, 2025
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding lives and strengthening resilience in Northeast Nigeria with the launch of the second phase of a joint UNICEF-World Food Programme (WFP) initiative targeting vulnerable communities...
Italy and Ukraine’s TSOs partner on power system management
Smart Energy International
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July 11, 2025
The signing took place today in Rome as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. Image courtesy 123rf. Terna, the Italian national electricity grid operator, and NPC Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian transmission system operator, have signed a...
European Seniors Tour Player Philippe Corsaletti inspires East Africa’s rising golf stars
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. European Seniors Tour player and golf coach Philippe Corsaletti has arrived in Uganda with a clear mission: to inspire and develop the next generation of golfing talent in East Africa. A certified coach with both the PGA of France...
EU urges Asean to defend rules-based order amid regional, global conflicts
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union and Asean, as the world’s two foremost regional organisations, share a joint responsibility to uphold the international rules-based order and defend multilateralism, says EU High Representative for Foreign and...
France’s migration breakaway
EurActiv
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July 11, 2025
Welcome to the Capitals, by Nicoletta Ionta and Eddy Wax. We welcome feedback and tips here. Sign up here. Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the EU and Canada would receive letters with their new tariff rates “today or tomorrow”. Overnight,...
France and Việt Nam: Healing the Past, Building the Future
The Vietnamese Magazine
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July 11, 2025
The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Việt Nam on May 26, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. This relationship carries a complex colonial legacy and is now evolving into strategic...
Italy to establish offshore wind hubs in Augusta and Taranto
Splash 247
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July 11, 2025
Italian authorities have announced plans to establish offshore wind production hubs at the ports of Augusta and Taranto. The inter-ministerial decree, signed by the ministries of infrastructure and transport, economy, and the environment,...
EU mulls diplomatic action against Israel over human rights: report
The Nation
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July 11, 2025
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - The European Union’s foreign policy arm has presented 10 options for diplomatic action against Israel after it found “indications” last month that Israel breached human rights obligations in a pact governing...
EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country
Saudi Gazette
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July 11, 2025
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders have agreed to send a new diplomatic delegation to Libya after the military leader Khalifa Haftar asked the previous representatives to leave the country. Speaking on the sidelines of On the sidelines of the...
"Europe Is Making An Important Message To The Kremlin"
Charter 97
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1 The West is going back to nuclear defense. French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to London had several important implications, and perhaps the most high-profile news was the creation of a joint French-British nuclear weapons alliance. And...
European Commission introduces action plan to boosts Europe’s chemical industry
Indian Chemical News
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The European Commission introduced an Action Plan aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and modernization of the EU chemical sector. The plan tackles major challenges such as high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand, while...
European stocks indecisive with EU-US letter said to be sent Friday - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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US President Trump announced a 35% tariff for Canada and flagged a potential 20% blanket tariffs for other countries; US is set to keep the tariff exemption for USMCA goods, according to a US official. Brazil's President Lula said the main thing...
European Shares Seen Lower Amid Trump Tariff Jitters
RTTNews
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July 11, 2025
European stocks are seen opening broadly lower on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump amped up trade threats, fueling uncertainties around the inflation and growth outlook. The Canadian dollar regained ground after weakening sharply earlier as...
Germany plans to buy more F-35 fighter jets from the US
Politico Europe
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July 10, 2025
The discussions about a new F-35 deal mark a notable shift for Berlin, which has publicly championed FCAS as a pillar of European sovereignty. The German government decided in 2022 to buy 35 U.S.-made F-35s in light of Russia’s full-scale invasion...
Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement
Ukrinform
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Europe continues to stand with Ukraine and plans to further strengthen its support in the future. Numerous programs have already been launched to attract funding and investors. At the same time, people — Ukrainians — are just as critically...
Europe Is Recruiting Academics Disenchanted With America
To Vima
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July 11, 2025
PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for American academics like Nathan Perl-Rosenthal: Forget the U.S., come to France! Perl-Rosenthal, a history professor at the University of Southern California, met Macron at a conference in...