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France's Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, is confident voters will reject extremism in the presidential election. While polls show Marine Le Pen leading the first round, Haddad points to past elections where French citizens voted against extreme candidates.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
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Russian women are using birth tourism to secure a second citizenship for their children born abroad. Following an influx of approximately 10,500 pregnant Russian women in 2022, Argentina tightened its immigration rules, leading to an increase in birth tourism to Brazil.
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Germany holds Russia responsible for a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport and is responding with diplomatic measures, including terminating a treaty and closing a consulate. Russia subsequently closed Goethe-Institutes within its borders.
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Hungarian universities are once again permitted to participate in the Erasmus programme following a decision by the EU Commission. This is part of a package of measures aimed at combating corruption and releasing EU funds, which also includes the dissolution of foundations and the return of universities to state control.
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Neurotechnologies offer cures for neurological and psychiatric conditions but carry risks from mass commercial use and manipulation. Experts warn of cognitive decline and new manipulation dangers from combining neurotech, AI, and behavioral data.
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Poland and NATO are increasing defensive measures against Russian espionage and sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Reports indicate increased photographing of ports, drone flights, cyberattacks, and disruptions to navigation signals.
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Portugal is negotiating with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa regarding the sale of up to 49.9 percent of the airline TAP. Both bidders have submitted binding offers that are close to each other, according to the government.
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The Volkswagen supervisory board approved a restructuring plan involving 50,000 job cuts globally and a reduction in models. Several state premiers are advocating for the preservation of their VW plants, which are considered uncompetitive and may explore alternative uses.
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Germany's Labour Minister Bas is calling on Volkswagen to maintain its German production sites in Neckarsulm, Hanover, Emden, and Zwickau. While the federal government welcomes a cost-saving plan, it vaguely hopes for sustainable solutions. A state premier estimates up to 25,000 jobs in Germany are at risk.
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