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Greentech series: All-rounder fermentation: How fungi and bacteria produce fillets and cheese without animals

More sustainable, richer in protein, cheaper? Startups are using fermentation to create alternatives to meat and cheese. But strict EU rules are slowing down many food tech companies.

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33d06/08⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Visit to Spain: Standing ovation for Pope in Parliament in Madrid: Leo XIV warns of loss of control in AI

Before the Spanish Congress, the Pope denounced armaments, dependence on technology and the treatment of migrants. He openly opposes the course of US President Donald Trump and the EU.

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33d06/08⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Energy policy: Iran war drives up energy costs – EU pays billions for imports

Recently, the conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated again. The effects of this can also be seen in EU spending on energy.

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33d06/08

Flat rate: Germany proposes 250 euros in compensation for delayed flights

The EU is struggling to reform air passenger rights. Now Berlin and Paris are presenting a compromise.

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33d06/08⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Eurozone Fuel Sales Fall 3.5% as Iran War Sends Prices Surging

Automotive fuel sales in the Eurozone slumped by the most in two and a half years in April as drivers reduced gasoline and diesel purchases as prices jumped in the wake of the Iran war. Sales of automotive fuel in specialized stores declined in the Eurozone by 3.5% in April from a year earlier, while the EU sales of motor fuel fell by 2% year over year, data from Eurostat, the EU statistics office, showed. The flop in Eurozone fuel sales was the steepest since October 2023, and was the first ann

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33d06/08

Europe's energy supply: billions for Russia - and still dependent on America

The EU's energy policy is paradoxical and delicate at the same time: Europe continues to buy oil and gas from Putin's regime and at the same time is in the stranglehold of the USA. How could this come about?

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33d06/08

Industry: EU states approve tougher customs rules for steel imports

Cheap steel from Asia is causing problems for the European steel industry. From July 1st, the EU will cap imports more strictly - and increase punitive tariffs.

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33d06/08⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Aviation: Airlines warn EU against more expensive tickets due to CO2 taxes

In a letter to the Commission, the airlines try to prevent emissions trading from being extended to international flights. They fear disadvantages in competition.

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33d06/08

Auto industry: Alliance against China: Cars from three non-EU countries will soon be considered “made in Europe”.

According to Handelsblatt information, the EU wants to include Great Britain, South Korea and Japan in the “Buy European” rules – and thus jointly slow down China. The move is expected to save thousands of jobs.

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33d06/08

Taxes: What you need to know about VAT 2026

VAT is the German state's most important source of income. It has multiplied since its inception. However, the standard rate is low compared to the EU. An overview.

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33d06/08

Healthcare: Skilled labor shortage – what the EU demands and what Germany needs

In the EU as well as in Germany, the shortage of personnel in the healthcare system will worsen. The responsible committees of the EU Parliament adopted a report on the shortage of skilled workers on Wednesday.

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33d06/08

Position paper: Associations criticize possible mandatory quotas for electric company cars

The EU Commission is pushing for a higher proportion of electric cars in company fleets. In a position paper, several associations speak out against it and suggest other solutions.

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33d06/08⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Guest comment: If you only think about lithium, you have forgotten salt

The EU sorts raw materials into important and less important. In doing so, it creates a dangerous illusion of security, warn K+S boss Christian Meyer and Covestro boss Markus Steilemann.

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34d06/07

Anyone else find the EU job market way harder to navigate than expected — wrong platforms, salary confusion, interview prep that doesn't apply here?

Took me way longer than it should have to figure out the EU job market. Wrong platforms, no idea what salary to ask for, blanked in interviews on questions I should have seen coming. Eventually got it sorted and wrote everything down so someone else doesn't have to go through the same thing. The free PDF covers: — Best job platforms for Germany, Netherlands, France, Croatia, Poland and 8 more EU countries (including EURES which most people completely ignore) — Real graduate salary ranges for 13

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34d06/07

Armenia: Pro-Western government leads in election

According to initial projections, Armenia will continue its pro-Western course towards the EU after the parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Pashinyan can therefore continue to govern.

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34d06/07

Circular economy: Refurbed wants to conquer Europe's market for remanufactured electronics

Refurbed is positioning itself as a quality marketplace and is growing across Europe. The platform is pushing for EU standards for remanufactured electronics.

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34d06/07

EU advisor for AI: Criticized because of its proximity to Siemens

Jim Hagemann Snabe is the EU's new AI special representative and at the same time chairman of the supervisory board of Siemens. MEPs and activists see a possible conflict of interest.

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34d06/07

EU and Russia clash as Armenians head to the polls, Putin fumes

Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course. The opposition they face includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russian. Casting his vote on Sunday, Pashinyan said that Armenia would continue strengthening its...

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34d06/07

Should I expect WHT on STRC stock?

So, as an EU investors if I hold STRC stock, should I expect withholding taxes to be held by the broker? Supposedly the company classifies the payments as "return on capital" which is technically a return of your own money. So the payments are made as tax deferred dividends. Anyone had any experience with these? I think brokers don't need to keep WHT, but if they do it could be nearly impossible to claim back from the IRS. So are there any brokers that will pay STRC dividends to European taxes w

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34d06/07

Trade: Conservatives in the EU Parliament are calling for tougher dealings with China

In an interview with “Bild am Sonntag”, EPP boss Weber explains the consequences of a weak China policy. He calls on the EU to use trade policy instruments more consistently.

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34d06/07

Czech president reignites euro debate

The country's eurosceptic government and public opinion still firmly reject adopting the EU's single currency

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34d06/07

Parliamentary election in the South Caucasus: Election in Armenia as a test between East and West

In Armenia, Prime Minister Pashinyan is hoping for re-election. The vote will be on the future foreign policy course of the country, which is being wooed by the EU and put under pressure by Russia.

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35d06/06

Gender Pay Gap: Germany breaks EU law when it comes to pay transparency

Women and men should receive the same salary for the same work. New EU rules should help with this. Germany is not implementing it in time. Is there now a threat of criminal proceedings?

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35d06/06

Salaries: What the lack of implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive means

Germany is delaying the long-overdue pay transparency law. Nevertheless, employees could already sue their employer.

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35d06/06⚠ war-conflict · 1/5

‘Strong support’ for excluding fighting-age men from EU’s Ukraine refugee scheme

That’s also what the Ukrainians want us to do,” said Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner. submitted by /u/Any-Original-6113 [link] [comments]

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35d06/06

Breakthrough in the EU Parliament: Agreement on a compromise for the digital euro

The negotiators of the EU Economic Committee have cleared the way for the digital euro. These are the key points: Offline mode: Payments should also be possible without the Internet in close proximity (e.g. via NFC at the checkout or from smartphone to smartphone). Strong data protection: Thanks to Privacy by Design, no central transaction data is generated when paying offline - the principle is intended to imitate the anonymity of cash. Fee protection: Offline payments are free. For dealers (esp

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36d06/05

EU-Russia relations: private conversation in the Kremlin: Schröder's role remains open

Putin brought up former Chancellor Schröder as a possible “neutral mediator” between the EU and Russia. Now there was a one-on-one conversation in the Kremlin. How can things continue?

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36d06/05

Regional Leaders Back Taliban Trade Ties While EU Holds the Line

Top level officials from Central and South Asia convened in Tashkent on June 4 to discuss regional trade and connectivity under a format known as the Termez Dialogue. Participants were unanimous in seeing a strategic need to weave Afghanistan into regional trade networks, but discussion on specific tactics to achieve that aim did not feature prominently at the gathering. For Central Asian states, the shortest route to a seaport runs through Afghanistan. But there are broader reasons for deepenin

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36d06/05

Regulation in the EU: French special requests are causing a ruckus in Europe's auto industry

France's car manufacturers want special treatment for their small electric cars. These should be given preference under Brussels rules – German manufacturers would be disadvantaged.

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36d06/05

EU-Western Balkans summit: EU enlargement until 2028? Merz and Macron want to pick up the pace

The EU has not accepted any members for 13 years. That should change soon if Merz and Macron have their way. For Albania's head of government, the EU has something in common with God and sex.

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