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POLITICSSep 16Tax on parcels worth up to EUR 150: Parliament takes first stepOn September 16, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a package of revised bills on the taxation of small postal and express shipments worth up to EUR 150 ordered through marketplaces.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progressSpeaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1612 takeaways from von der Leyen’s State of the UnionEverything you need to know about what was said — and not said — in the European Commission president's big speech.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind MerzAll eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speechCanada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - AP NewsEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 16EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.BBC World
POLITICSSep 16Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity messageThree Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16They denounce a maneuver by Lázaro Báez to take two Santa Cruz estates that implicates Néstor KirchnerAna Edith Bórquez de Fadul denunció ante el juez federal Sebastián Ramos que fue despojada de parte del patrimonio familiar por presiones de Báez, cuando era director del Banco Santa Cruz, con la complicidad del ex presidente y ex gobernador. Una de las estancias en cuestión se pidió que fuera decomisada en la causa Vialidad.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union addressEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday. She also proposed closer EU-Canada ties, including "associate member" status for Canada.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU to launch new cooperation programs with Ukraine's defense industry – von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined details of assistance to Ukraine ahead of winter and announced plans for defense-industrial cooperation, including the launch of new cooperation programs.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16Probe into fake sick notes to stop migrants being sent to repatriation centresPolice stage searches in many parts of Italy to obtain evidenceANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
POLITICSSep 16UK to make ‘doxxing’ a criminal offenseThe U.K. is clamping down on 'doxxing' following a wave of online abuse against lifeboat volunteers.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16The Prosecutor's Office targets the Government delegate of Ceuta for the “omission of measures” during the massive entry of migrantsLa fiscal Silvia Rojas en la ciudad autónoma dice que debe investigarse en la Audiencia Nacional “la información de la que disponían las autoridades españolas” y si existieron “omisiones relevantes en materia de prevención”El País
POLITICSSep 16Tiny village votes to quit UK in protest at asylum-seeker accommodationPiddington's exercise has no legal authority, but shows scale of local opposition on a hot-button issue.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certainSweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes counted, the opposition left-wing bloc holds a three-seat lead over the governing right-wing bloc, with final results expected on Thursday. I’ve been to multiple election night parties across Europe as a journalist. The one on Sunday night with the Social Democrats, the main centre-left party seeking to regain power, was definitely on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16EU to propose social media restrictions for kids under 13Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Trump administration hits South Africa with new visa crackdown in escalating feudSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday ​the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policyThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Canada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
POLITICSSep 16What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections this weekRussia has been facing mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as the public votes this week, Maira Butt reportsThe Independent World