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The efficient placement of solar and wind power capacity is as important as increasing the quantity of deployment in Europe
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The enlargement push-pull between geopolitical competition and EU domestic interests
A raft of reforms to the EU enlargement process pushes candidates to comply more with EU values, while removing some veto power from members
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Western Balkan firms are adopting measures to reduce environmental impacts, but smaller local firms need support to comply with EU regulations
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The European Union’s automotive sector needs a plan, not undue protection
European automotive policy should prioritise affordable competitiveness over protectionism, using resilience criteria and temporary safeguards
Moldova's accession path: a conversation with PM Vasile Tofan
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Europe’s long-term care gap: longevity risk and health uncertainty
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