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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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Today’s Omnibus vote has rolled over an already perforated cordon sanitaire in the European Parliament. For the first time, the EPP sided with far-right groups on a file key to the Commission’s agenda. Make no mistake: this was no accident and it’s unclear whether the centrist coalition can recover🧵
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today’s Omnibus vote has rolled over an already perforated cordon sanitaire in the European Parliament. For the first time, the EPP sided with far-right groups on a file key to the Commission’s agenda. Make no mistake: this was no accident and it’s unclear whether the centrist coalition can recover🧵
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to curb the flow of young Ukrainian men to Germany and ensure they stay to defend their country.
Merz tells Zelenskyy Ukrainian men should stay home and fight
The number of young Ukrainian men coming to Germany has risen sharply since Kyiv relaxed exit rules.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to curb the flow of young Ukrainian men to Germany and ensure they stay to defend their country.
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Exclusive: European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal Reserve funding backstops by pooling dollars held by non-US central banks in a bid to reduce their reliance on the US under the Trump administration, sources say reut.rs/47OPvJf
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Exclusive: European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal Reserve funding backstops by pooling dollars held by non-US central banks in a bid to reduce their reliance on the US under the Trump administration, sources say reut.rs/47OPvJf
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Russia's oil and fuel export revenues continued to slide in October, IEA says reut.rs/48aIgLz
Russia's oil and fuel export revenues continued to slide in October, IEA says
Russia's revenues from crude oil and refined products fell again in October due to lower export volumes and weaker prices, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, adding that Russian oil exports have been holding up so far.
reut.rs
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Russia's oil and fuel export revenues continued to slide in October, IEA says reut.rs/48aIgLz
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EU must tackle small parcels coming from China, Dutch Minister says reut.rs/47JUqcQ
EU must tackle small parcels coming from China, Dutch Minister says
The European Union must tackle small parcels coming from China, Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen said on Thursday, adding that he will be discussing with other EU finance ministers to start applying customs duties to packages worth less than 150 euros as well.
reut.rs
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
EU must tackle small parcels coming from China, Dutch Minister says reut.rs/47JUqcQ
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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hasn’t even published her plans to overhaul the EU’s digital laws yet and already the European Parliament is signaling: This shall not pass.
Parliament’s center pans von der Leyen’s draft digital reforms
The leaked digital omnibus proposal has centrists and the left railing against the “erosion” of EU rules.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hasn’t even published her plans to overhaul the EU’s digital laws yet and already the European Parliament is signaling: This shall not pass.
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If today’s vote on Omnibus I passes with EPP+ECR+Patriots support, it establishes the operational majority for the rest of von der Leyen's term
This will have major economic and societal consequences at the time these groups chose Trump over the EU
thegoodlobby.eu/the-eu-far-r...
This will have major economic and societal consequences at the time these groups chose Trump over the EU
thegoodlobby.eu/the-eu-far-r...
The EU Far-Right Tracker: Exposing when the EPP sides with the Far Right | The Good Lobby
Despite repeated reassurances from Commission the EPP continues to rely on the far right to pass legislation or secure political wins.
thegoodlobby.eu
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
If today’s vote on Omnibus I passes with EPP+ECR+Patriots support, it establishes the operational majority for the rest of von der Leyen's term
This will have major economic and societal consequences at the time these groups chose Trump over the EU
thegoodlobby.eu/the-eu-far-r...
This will have major economic and societal consequences at the time these groups chose Trump over the EU
thegoodlobby.eu/the-eu-far-r...
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The European Commission has a proposal to tackle foreign interference in elections.
Critics say it shows an ominous deference to US interests.
Critics say it shows an ominous deference to US interests.
Commission accused of setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in foreign interference plan
One of Ursula von der Leyen’s key campaign promises was unveiled to an underwhelming reception.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The European Commission has a proposal to tackle foreign interference in elections.
Critics say it shows an ominous deference to US interests.
Critics say it shows an ominous deference to US interests.
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Today, 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP group will ally with the far right in order to pass the 1st of her deregulation packages in the EU parliament.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
Von der Leyen prepares cooperation with far right to implement Trump's deregulation demands
The cordón sanitaire in the EU Parliament has been broken. Next week, the centre right may team up with the far right to rip up EU climate laws. Next on the chopping block: EU digital rules.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today, 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP group will ally with the far right in order to pass the 1st of her deregulation packages in the EU parliament.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
A Commission official said these #Omnibus proposals are being sold as "concessions" to Trump.
Днешните дневни цени на тока (без такса мрежа) в Австрия за тези, които са с динамична тарифа. За тези с EV си е голяма промоция.
April 6, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Днешните дневни цени на тока (без такса мрежа) в Австрия за тези, които са с динамична тарифа. За тези с EV си е голяма промоция.
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Labour mobility drives opportunity across Europe.
The Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility shows that in 2024:
📈 3.8% of EU working age population are movers
👥 10.1 million EU citizens work abroad
🔄 1.83 million cross-border workers
More info ↓
europa.eu/!gwXwKd
The Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility shows that in 2024:
📈 3.8% of EU working age population are movers
👥 10.1 million EU citizens work abroad
🔄 1.83 million cross-border workers
More info ↓
europa.eu/!gwXwKd
April 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Labour mobility drives opportunity across Europe.
The Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility shows that in 2024:
📈 3.8% of EU working age population are movers
👥 10.1 million EU citizens work abroad
🔄 1.83 million cross-border workers
More info ↓
europa.eu/!gwXwKd
The Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility shows that in 2024:
📈 3.8% of EU working age population are movers
👥 10.1 million EU citizens work abroad
🔄 1.83 million cross-border workers
More info ↓
europa.eu/!gwXwKd
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Check our new starter pack and follow accounts that share updates about the EU. ⤵️
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...
April 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Check our new starter pack and follow accounts that share updates about the EU. ⤵️
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Бълнуването за еманципиране на Желязков от Борисов така и не можах да разбера от къде се появи. Няма да е лошо да се спре с фантазиите.
clubz.bg/160325
clubz.bg/160325
April 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Бълнуването за еманципиране на Желязков от Борисов така и не можах да разбера от къде се появи. Няма да е лошо да се спре с фантазиите.
clubz.bg/160325
clubz.bg/160325
BBC разкри самоличността на две българки, шпионирали за кръга Маршалек, виенската шпионка и друга, живееща в България.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
March 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BBC разкри самоличността на две българки, шпионирали за кръга Маршалек, виенската шпионка и друга, живееща в България.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Finally someone speaking sense. “The debate on competitiveness should not be used as a pretext for watering down regulation.” on.ft.com/4hz6zEw
EU watchdogs warn that weakening rules risks another financial crash
[FREE TO READ] Financial supervisors issue unusual warning as EU prepares to simplify regulation
on.ft.com
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Finally someone speaking sense. “The debate on competitiveness should not be used as a pretext for watering down regulation.” on.ft.com/4hz6zEw
Нашите представители на съмита на европейските либерали заедно с еврокомисаря Стефан Сежурне.
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Нашите представители на съмита на европейските либерали заедно с еврокомисаря Стефан Сежурне.
Николай Денков на провеждащия се днес в Париж Democracy and Liberties Summit на либералното европейско семейство с участието на Габриел Атал, еврокомисари и евродепутати от RenewEurope и представители от 29 държави.
March 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Николай Денков на провеждащия се днес в Париж Democracy and Liberties Summit на либералното европейско семейство с участието на Габриел Атал, еврокомисари и евродепутати от RenewEurope и представители от 29 държави.
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US Vice President JD Vance:
"Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job and it's not being a good ally. How are we going to solve that problem? If that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do because ⤵️
"Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job and it's not being a good ally. How are we going to solve that problem? If that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do because ⤵️
March 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
US Vice President JD Vance:
"Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job and it's not being a good ally. How are we going to solve that problem? If that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do because ⤵️
"Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job and it's not being a good ally. How are we going to solve that problem? If that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do because ⤵️
Мине се, не мине и пак в австрийските медии излиза новина за българите, шпионирали за Русия във Виена. Сега пък тази, която я задържаха през декември, била провеждала мащабни дезинформационни кампании срещу Украйна в мрежата в немскоговорящите държави.
kurier.at/politik/inla...
kurier.at/politik/inla...
March 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Мине се, не мине и пак в австрийските медии излиза новина за българите, шпионирали за Русия във Виена. Сега пък тази, която я задържаха през декември, била провеждала мащабни дезинформационни кампании срещу Украйна в мрежата в немскоговорящите държави.
kurier.at/politik/inla...
kurier.at/politik/inla...
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Italy held hostage by the ‘mafia-like’ taxi lobby: How the taxi lobby managed to block competition by courting Italian governments.
Italy held hostage by the ‘mafia-like’ taxi lobby
How the taxi lobby managed to block competition by courting Italian governments.
dlvr.it
March 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Italy held hostage by the ‘mafia-like’ taxi lobby: How the taxi lobby managed to block competition by courting Italian governments.
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🇨🇦🇪🇺 Canada plans to sign military security and defense contracts with the EU, - Financial Post and Bloomberg
❗️Canada is interested in purchasing a dozen submarines, aircraft and tanks that could potentially be supplied by the EU.
❗️Canada is interested in purchasing a dozen submarines, aircraft and tanks that could potentially be supplied by the EU.
March 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🇨🇦🇪🇺 Canada plans to sign military security and defense contracts with the EU, - Financial Post and Bloomberg
❗️Canada is interested in purchasing a dozen submarines, aircraft and tanks that could potentially be supplied by the EU.
❗️Canada is interested in purchasing a dozen submarines, aircraft and tanks that could potentially be supplied by the EU.
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It’s like Trump is sponsored by European defense companies.
Because He’s killing American defense companies, among others
Because He’s killing American defense companies, among others
March 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It’s like Trump is sponsored by European defense companies.
Because He’s killing American defense companies, among others
Because He’s killing American defense companies, among others
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Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn
Group says reporters at independent outlets suffer ‘constant harassment, physical attacks and smear campaigns’
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a “dangerous turning point” after mounting pressure on independent outlets from ministers and state-backed media, a group of senior editors has warned.
The editors, who are all from publications within the independent United Media group, said their reporters faced “constant harassment, physical attacks and smear campaigns” after their reporting in the country, which has been gripped by protests against its autocratic president, Aleksandar Vučić. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn