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The EU's contradictory metro campaign: “We protect your freedoms”

 "Committed to democracy and a free press". EU “free speech” posters appear in the metro - but critics point to a big gap between message and reality

EU swings on emissions - industry can emit more for free

 The swing. The EU is pivoting on emissions and giving industry more free allowances - while new figures show that Sweden is already in the red. Raising new questions about climate policy

EU remains silent - Israeli spy operations in Europe without response from Brussels

 Influence operations. Israeli spy operations shake the EU - recordings, election interference and silence from Brussels now raise serious questions about accountability

Stegra classified as ”strategically important” - by the EU

 Climate targets. EU grants Stegra strategic status despite billion-dollar crisis and uncertain technology. The announcement comes as the company seeks billions more

The Taliban are invited to Brussels - Sweden wants to start deportations

 Sensitive meeting. New information: Sweden and the EU plan to meet with the Taliban to resolve the suspension of deportations

Previous EU top official sounds alarm: crises used to shift power to Brussels

 The alarm. EU top warns: Crises are used to shift power to Brussels - internal conflicts reveal how decisions are made behind the scenes

Ukraine could get billions in loans from the EU - if it opens the pipeline

The EU's billion-euro loan to Ukraine hinges on oil. While money is needed, Kiev is under pressure to open the Druzhba pipeline to get the aid

EU report: mass armament fosters corruption and crime

 Warning in the heat of war. EU's own report sounds the alarm: billions spent on armaments attract criminals - with rising corruption, overpricing and cheating in their wake

EU age app launched - von der Leyen compares to vaccine passport

 Opening up to total control. A new age app is about to be launched to limit children's access to social media. But is it as free and easy as the European Commission claims?

EU airline alarm: risk of fuel shortages within weeks

 Kris. Aviation fuel could run out within weeks in the EU. Now the industry is warning of disruption - while prices are soaring and flights are already being canceled

Here, new mayors tear down EU flags – immediately after the power handover

 ”Out with the European flags.". Newly elected mayors in France take down EU flags immediately after the handover of power – legally, quickly, and as a clear political signal.

Following calls for deportations: Weimers threatened with sanctions

 Red-green censorship. Calls for deportations in the EU have triggered a political storm – now the red-green alliance wants to impose sanctions on Charlie Weimers for his views

Panic in Brussels over fuel shortage: ”Drive less”

 Rationing on the way? Brussels sounds the alarm about a fuel crisis. The EU is now urging households to drive less – while also warning that the situation could be long-term.

Freedom victory: EU Parliament voted down Chat Control

 Voting today. EU stops Chat Control - law that allowed scanning of private messages falls just days before deadline

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