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Press briefing - Informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026

Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:24
The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 10 February at 14.30.

Press briefing - Informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026

Európai Tanács hírei - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:24
The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 10 February at 14.30.

Több lövést kapott egy orosz tábornok Moszkvában, a támadó elmenekült

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:23
Euronews: Egy magas rangú orosz hadseregtábornokot többször meglőttek és megsebesült Moszkvában. A hatóságok közleménye szerint Vlagyimir Alekszejev altábornagyot a város északnyugati külvárosában található lakóházban történt támadás után azonnal kórházba szállították, állapotáról nem adtak ki jelentést. Alekszejev az orosz katonai vezérkar (GRU) főigazgatóságának magas rangú tisztje, a legutóbbi magas rangú katonai személyiség, akit az orosz fővárosban célba vettek azóta, hogy Ukrajna teljes körű inváziója majdnem négy évvel ezelőtt elkezdődött. (BBC)

Le fondateur de Telegram accuse l’Espagne de menacer les libertés en ligne, Pedro Sánchez riposte

Euractiv.fr - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:18

La récente interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans suscite une levée de boucliers des acteurs de la tech.

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La Grèce arrête un officier de l’armée de l’air soupçonné d’espionnage au profit de la Chine

Euractiv.fr - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:13

Les autorités grecques ont arrêté un officier de l’armée de l’air suspecté d’avoir mené des activités d’espionnage. Il aurait collecté puis transmis à la Chine des informations militaires classifiées, dont certains documents liés à l’OTAN.

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Digital Transformation in Africa: From Gaps to Goals

This chapter analyses the digital divide in Africa by offering both a global perspective and a comparative examination of its various dimensions across and within African states. The main objective is to give an overview of the overall situation and trends in terms of moving African digital access from gaps to goals. In view of this objective, it describes overall trends to provide a continental perspective and does not provide a detailed description as to why individual countries perform differently from others. The chapter was prepared jointly with chapter 5 that analyses key policy dimensions and international cooperation initiatives focused on digital access, with a key focus on the European Union’s Global Gateway and the Italian government’s Mattei Plan.

Digital Transformation in Africa: From Gaps to Goals

This chapter analyses the digital divide in Africa by offering both a global perspective and a comparative examination of its various dimensions across and within African states. The main objective is to give an overview of the overall situation and trends in terms of moving African digital access from gaps to goals. In view of this objective, it describes overall trends to provide a continental perspective and does not provide a detailed description as to why individual countries perform differently from others. The chapter was prepared jointly with chapter 5 that analyses key policy dimensions and international cooperation initiatives focused on digital access, with a key focus on the European Union’s Global Gateway and the Italian government’s Mattei Plan.

Digital Transformation in Africa: From Gaps to Goals

This chapter analyses the digital divide in Africa by offering both a global perspective and a comparative examination of its various dimensions across and within African states. The main objective is to give an overview of the overall situation and trends in terms of moving African digital access from gaps to goals. In view of this objective, it describes overall trends to provide a continental perspective and does not provide a detailed description as to why individual countries perform differently from others. The chapter was prepared jointly with chapter 5 that analyses key policy dimensions and international cooperation initiatives focused on digital access, with a key focus on the European Union’s Global Gateway and the Italian government’s Mattei Plan.

BERICHT über strategische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspartnerschaften der EU - A10-0005/2026

BERICHT über strategische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspartnerschaften der EU
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Michał Szczerba

Quelle : © Europäische Union, 2026 - EP

Elhunyt Vásáry Tamás zongoraművész, karmester

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:00
Hirado.hu: Életének 93. évében, csütörtökön (2. 5.) éjjel elhunyt Vásáry Tamás, a nemzet művésze, Kossuth- és Liszt Ferenc-díjas zongoraművész, karmester, a Szent István Rend birtokosa a Magyar Művészeti Akadémia (MMA) rendes tagja – közölte a köztestület pénteken az MTI-vel.

Affaire Epstein : des photos sensibles conservées malgré les révélations

BBC Afrique - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:48
Quatre images examinées par BBC Verify montrent des femmes partiellement vêtues, dont les visages et les corps n’ont pas été masqués.
Categories: Afrique

Affaire Epstein : des photos sensibles conservées malgré les révélations

BBC Afrique - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:48
Quatre images examinées par BBC Verify montrent des femmes partiellement vêtues, dont les visages et les corps n’ont pas été masqués.
Categories: Afrique, Swiss News

Bruxelles veut définir le cidre, mais la recette ne fait pas l’unanimité

Euractiv.fr - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:34

L’Union européenne explore de nouvelles pistes pour définir juridiquement ce qui peut être appelé « cidre ». Cette réflexion intervient alors que Bruxelles prépare un règlement encadrant cette boisson emblématique à base de pommes, attendu pour 2026.

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Donald Trump azt üzente: Orbán az ő kiszemeltje

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:32
Üzenetben biztosította maradéktalan támogatásáról Orbán Viktor miniszterelnöki újraválasztását az amerikai elnök. Orbán Viktor csütörtökön (2. 5.) a Facebook-oldalán osztotta meg Donald Trump közösségi oldalán közzétett üzenetét, és azt írta, "Üzenet Amerikából. Köszönöm, Elnök úr!"

Raffaele Fitto, le commissaire invisible

Euractiv.fr - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:00

SOURIEZ, VOUS ÊTES EN ARRIÈRE-PLAN : La Commission a tenté de rétablir ses relations avec la presse bruxelloise en organisant occasionnellement des briefings hors caméra avec ses porte-parole. L’une de ces rencontres a eu lieu jeudi, présentée par l’équipe d’Ursula von der Leyen – à deux reprises dans l’invitation – comme une occasion de s’exprimer […]

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Déchets dangereux en Albanie : le scandale Kurum révèle la corruption systématique au port de Durrës

Courrier des Balkans / Albanie - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 08:52

C'est un énorme scandale environnemental. Des poussières toxiques étaient illégalement chargées dans le port de Durrës pour être acheminées en Thaïlande. L'affaire révèle une chaine de complaisance et de corruption dans l'administration portuaire, les douanes et les autorités sanitaires. 33 personnes ont été arrêtées ou assignées à résidence.

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Déchets dangereux en Albanie : le scandale Kurum révèle la corruption systématique au port de Durrës

Courrier des Balkans - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 08:52

C'est un énorme scandale environnemental. Des poussières toxiques étaient illégalement chargées dans le port de Durrës pour être acheminées en Thaïlande. L'affaire révèle une chaine de complaisance et de corruption dans l'administration portuaire, les douanes et les autorités sanitaires. 33 personnes ont été arrêtées ou assignées à résidence.

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European Parliament Plenary Session February 2026

Written by Clare Ferguson with Sara Raja.

Parliament has consistently highlighted the need to protect children online, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, hate speech, child sexual abuse and mental health risks. The European Commission is due to put forward an EU action plan against cyberbullying aimed at protecting children, young adults and others at particular risk online. The plan should address the lack of a common definition of cyberbullying along with proposals for prevention and awareness-raising measures. Members are set to debate the cyberbullying action plan following a Commission statement on Tuesday.

With a Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) report calling for stronger EU coordination, Members are due to debate the development of the EU’s first-ever anti-poverty strategy on Wednesday. The EMPL report highlights the multidimensional nature of poverty, particularly among children, people with disabilities, older people and those in precarious employment. It also stresses the need to improve minimum income schemes, and the importance of quality jobs, effective social protection and access to public services. Finally, the report calls for adequate funding, including through the 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF), to support implementation of the strategy, improve coherence across existing initiatives and contribute to the goal of eradicating poverty by 2035, including through access to affordable essential goods and housing.

Workplace incidents remain a significant challenge in the EU, particularly in the construction, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Parliament has urged action, particularly on contractor and subcontractor liability, and an EMPL report tabled for debate on Wednesday reiterates this call. The report calls for a comprehensive strategy against labour exploitation, including tackling illegal work, organised crime and abusive business practices such as some subcontracting activities. It highlights the need for effective enforcement through closer cooperation between the European Labour Authority, Europol, national authorities and social partners.

On Tuesday, Parliament is set to consider a provisional text on a regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause for agricultural products incorporated into the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. The safeguard clause would allow the EU to temporarily suspend Mercosur tariff preferences and reinstate most-favoured nation duties under stricter and faster procedures should imports undercut EU prices or represent a danger to EU producers. In the provisional text, Parliament succeeded in lowering the thresholds for triggering a safeguard investigation from 10 % to 5 % and extending the reference period to three years. The Commission may also, at the request of EU industry, extend monitoring to products or sectors not listed in the regulation.

Late payment, last-minute order cancellations, and unilateral contract changes on the part of large buyers in a different country can considerably harm EU farmers’ businesses. While the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive seeks to protect farmers from such activities, Members are expected to consider a provisional agreement on strengthening the directive on Thursday. A Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) report proposes extending the rules to operators based outside the EU whose commercial activities target the EU internal market. It also suggests establishing alerts on cross-border UTPs. Under the provisional agreement, national authorities would be required to act on their own initiative to stop cross-border UTPs, even in the absence of a formal complaint.

The EU wine sector is facing change, both in growing conditions and drinking habits, leading to a risk of surplus production. On Monday, Members are scheduled to debate a provisional agreement reached with the Council on amending several EU rules governing the sector. An AGRI committee report calls for a higher EU co-financing rate for vineyard restructuring. The provisional agreement proposes to harmonise labelling, particularly regarding alcohol content and to increase EU and national support to promote high-quality European wines outside the EU.

On Tuesday, Members are set to consider a provisional agreement reached between Parliament and the Council on proposals to amend the European Climate Law, introducing an intermediate climate target for 2040. The amendment would include a binding 90 % net emissions reduction target for 2040, compared to 1990, and a capped potential contribution of international carbon credits towards meeting this target.

The 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in March is expected to focus on access to justice for women and girls. On Thursday, Parliament is due to consider recommendations to the Council on the EU’s priorities for the 70th session. An own-initiative report from the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) urges the Council to lead efforts against the global backlash on gender rights and calls on the EU to defend diversity, equality and inclusion, safeguard the UNCSW‘s mandate, and address funding shortfalls.

On Wednesday, Members are expected to debate two questions for oral answer to the Commission on the accession of third countries (in this case Albania and Montenegro) to the Hague conventions (specifically the Hague Judgments Convention). There are various procedures for handling the effects of ratification of an acceding state on existing parties in Hague Conventions. In one scenario, if existing parties do not oppose the accession by submitting a declaration within a set time limit, their agreement to the accession is tacit. However, when the Commission raises no objection to a third country’s accession and does not submit a declaration of opposition, the Council and Parliament cannot give their consent. It is therefore Parliament’s position that the Commission must present a proposal for acceptance in such cases, even where not required by the convention itself.

Quick links to all our publications for this plenary session:

European Parliament Plenary Session February 2026 – agenda

Categories: European Union, Swiss News

La Macédoine du Nord a du mal à arrêter le tabac

Courrier des Balkans / Macédoine - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 06:55

Cafés enfumés et cigarettes allumées partout : un projet de loi entend durcir les règles sur le tabagisme. Soutenue par les médecins mais contestée par les commerçants, la réforme ravive la polémique dans un pays grand producteur de tabac.

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La Macédoine du Nord a du mal à arrêter le tabac

Courrier des Balkans - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 06:55

Cafés enfumés et cigarettes allumées partout : un projet de loi entend durcir les règles sur le tabagisme. Soutenue par les médecins mais contestée par les commerçants, la réforme ravive la polémique dans un pays grand producteur de tabac.

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