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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany placed on heatwave alert as temperatures set to soar
Extreme heat warnings have been issued across Germany this week, with forecasts indicating that temperatures could climb as high as 40C by Friday.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageGermany proposes new measures to protect young people online
The Local reports that Germany is developing new regulations for social media and smartphone use in schools to better safeguard children and support families.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageTrenitalia launches summer train ticket sales for French routes
Italian rail operator Trenitalia has opened ticket sales for its summer services across the French rail network, including connections between Paris and Marseille.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU allows member states to establish migrant return centres outside the bloc
The European Union has moved to permit member states to create external migrant return hubs, following significant pressure from governments to improve the efficiency of deportatio...
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Central Bank publishes Frank Elderson fireside chat transcript
The European Central Bank has released the full text of a fireside chat featuring Executive Board member Frank Elderson, held on 19 June 2026.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageChristine Lagarde addresses European Parliament committee
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has participated in a hearing held by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageVon der Leyen addresses Decarbon Days in Cottbus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a video message to the Decarbon Days event held in Cottbus on 24 June 2026.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEuropean Commission announces €80 billion bond issuance for late 2026
The European Commission has confirmed its funding plans for the second half of 2026, targeting the issuance of up to €80 billion in EU-Bonds.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance issues nationwide red heatwave alert
Almost the entire country has been placed on a red alert for heat as forecasters warn of further extreme temperature spikes throughout the month of July.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageWHO calls for climate-resilient healthcare investment across Europe
The World Health Organization has warned that rising heatwaves across Europe pose a significant health risk, urging leaders to prioritise investment in climate-resilient national h...
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman beach resort implements language requirement for entry
A lakeside beach resort in Germany has sparked controversy by announcing that visitors who cannot communicate in the German language will be refused entry to the venue.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageWHO chief urges investment in European healthcare amid intensifying heatwaves
Europe’s health services must become more climate-resilient to protect citizens as severe heatwaves continue to grip the continent, according to the World Health Organization.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEuropean Union proposes tax reform to lower business costs
A new European Union tax overhaul aims to reduce compliance burdens for businesses while simplifying cross-border payment processes, potentially saving companies eight billion euro...
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageIMF to monitor Chinese economic growth amid international trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund is set to track China’s economic performance as global powers compete for dominance in the rapidly evolving digital technology sector.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEuropean Commission to implement countermeasures against US steel and aluminium tariffs
The European Commission has announced plans to introduce retaliatory measures starting in April following the introduction of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageJohn Lichfield criticises Vincent Bollore's media influence
The Local columnist John Lichfield has published an opinion piece disputing claims that French President Emmanuel Macron is a warmonger, while criticising the influence of billiona...
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageECB executive Philip R. Lane delivers introductory remarks
European Central Bank executive board member Philip R. Lane has provided opening comments in a recently published address, according to the official European Central Bank record.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEuropean Central Bank outlines euro area economic outlook and monetary policy
The European Central Bank has released details concerning the economic prospects for the euro area and the current trajectory of its monetary policy strategy.
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new regulations to strengthen Europol and Eurojust
The European Commission has announced two new regulatory proposals designed to enhance the operational capabilities of Europol and Eurojust in a move to strengthen cross-border jud...
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24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEuropean Commission unveils omnibus simplification proposals for taxation and energy
Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Wopke Hoekstra have introduced new measures aimed at reducing administrative burdens in taxation and energy product legislation.