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France's National Assembly adopts expenditure section of 2026 state budget despite censure motions

France's National Assembly adopts expenditure section of 2026 state budget despite censure motions

2 motions from far-right, left-wing deputies rejected following similar previous attempts

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Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target date for Ukraine's EU accession
27.01.2026

Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target date for Ukraine's EU accession

Ukrainian president discusses trilateral UAE talks with UK, Austrian, Norwegian leaders, says Kyiv ready to work '24/7' for peace

France can ban social media for those under 15, platforms must comply: EU
27.01.2026

France can ban social media for those under 15, platforms must comply: EU

'Legislation can be done at the national level if it's compatible with EU law,' European Commission spokesperson says

Belgium records 558 reports of suspicious drones since September
27.01.2026

Belgium records 558 reports of suspicious drones since September

Peak occurred in November, interior minister tells parliamentary committee

EU now has its own 'secure, encrypted' satellite communication system, space commissioner says
27.01.2026

EU now has its own 'secure, encrypted' satellite communication system, space commissioner says

Bloc's secure constellation IRIS2 of about 290 satellites set to begin initial services in 2029, Andrius Kubilius announces

EU Commission says Belgium must step up efforts to meet 2030 climate, energy targets
27.01.2026

EU Commission says Belgium must step up efforts to meet 2030 climate, energy targets

Bloc says gaps remain in crucial areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency measures