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What is happening in Europe?

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Europe is experiencing political shifts, climate challenges, security concerns, and economic competition. Far-right groups are influencing EU climate policy, heatwaves have impacted several countries, and migration from Libya is rising. The European Commission survived a no-confidence vote, NATO is urging more military production, and Chinese EVs are gaining market share.

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EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after group was expelled
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Euronews
1 day ago
EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after group was expelled

EU leaders have agreed to send a new delegation to Libya to address the surge in migrant boats heading to Europe, following the expulsion of a previous mission.

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote
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Euronews
1 day ago
Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, ensuring her Commission remains in place.

Patriots for Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy
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Euronews
1 day ago
Patriots for Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy

Far-right climate sceptics have been chosen to lead the drafting of the EU's 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about the future of the European Green Deal.

Europe looks to Nordic space race to scale back U.S. dependence
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Reuters
2 days ago
Europe looks to Nordic space race to scale back U.S. dependence

Europe is developing new spaceports in Sweden and Norway to reduce reliance on U.S. space capabilities and boost its own launch capacity.

German chancellor receives NATO's Mark Rutte in Berlin
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Euronews
2 days ago
German chancellor receives NATO's Mark Rutte in Berlin

NATO's Secretary General highlighted insufficient military production in Europe and called for increased defense spending, with Germany expected to take a leading role.

China's EV market share grows in Europe, concerning auto and lawmakers
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CNBC
2 days ago
China's EV market share grows in Europe, concerning auto and lawmakers

Chinese electric vehicles are rapidly gaining market share in Europe, prompting concerns among automakers and lawmakers about competition and tariffs.

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat
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Euronews
4 days ago
Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat

Western Europe is seeing cooler temperatures and thunderstorms after record-breaking heatwaves, but the risk of extreme heat and forest fires remains high.

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