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9 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageDigital euro project enters final round of EU negotiations
The European Parliament and member state governments are beginning the concluding phase of talks regarding the implementation of a digital euro.
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Union records growth in innovation performance
The 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard reveals that the EU has seen its overall innovation performance increase by 11.6 percentage points since 2019, according to the European Com...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMotorists warned of significant traffic delays in Germany this weekend
Drivers across Germany should anticipate heavy congestion as the summer holiday season reaches a peak, according to a report from The Local.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen management to hold crunch talks on major restructuring
Volkswagen executives are meeting to discuss potential factory closures and 100,000 job cuts, marking a significant restructuring process for the German automotive giant.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission accepts SAP commitments over ERP software support services
The European Commission has made SAP’s commitments regarding its aftermarket support services for on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning software legally binding under EU antitru...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions regime against organised crime
The European Commission and the High Representative have unveiled a proposed sanctions framework aimed at targeting criminal networks involved in smuggling, trafficking, and illici...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGermany braces for another heatwave this July
Following recent record-breaking temperatures, meteorological data indicates that Germany is set to experience another intense heatwave during the middle of July.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCerebras announces multibillion-dollar European AI infrastructure expansion
American startup Cerebras plans to deploy 200MW of AI compute capacity across Europe by the end of 2027 to meet rising demand and compete with industry leader Nvidia.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions framework against organised crime
The European Commission and the High Representative have introduced a horizontal sanctions regime to address threats from human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and other serious or...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks
The European Commission and High Representative have introduced a new sanctions framework to address organised crime, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling activities affecting...
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local explains French idiom regarding running away
The Local examines the humorous imagery behind the French expression 'prendre ses jambes à son cou' in its latest linguistic feature.
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU expected to delay ETIAS travel scheme until 2027
The launch of the European Union's €20 travel authorisation programme faces a postponement until 2027 due to complications with biometric border system implementation.
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU expected to delay ETIAS travel authorisation scheme until 2027
The European Union is reportedly postponing the implementation of its €20 travel authorisation system due to ongoing technical difficulties with biometric border checks.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLimited taxe foncière hikes announced for French towns in 2026
According to The Local, only 11 French towns with populations of at least 40,000 residents have confirmed increases to the taxe foncière for 2026.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance prepares for Fete nationale celebrations
The Local reports on the upcoming Fete nationale, highlighting a range of scheduled activities as France prepares to mark the annual occasion with a sombre tone.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local discusses outlook for French summer 2026
A recent podcast episode from The Local explores the challenges expected in France during the summer months and the potential political climate upon the return in September.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen management to discuss restructuring and potential plant closures
German carmaker Volkswagen is set to hold management meetings on Thursday to address significant restructuring plans, as unions prepare to protest against potential job losses and...
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMarine Le Pen proceeds with presidential bid following embezzlement conviction
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is continuing her presidential campaign despite a recent embezzlement conviction, a strategy that poses new questions for her support among undecided...
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman news roundup for Thursday July 9
The Local reports on rising political criticism, industrial uncertainty at Volkswagen, and record-breaking temperatures across Western Europe.
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageDevotees gather in Rio de Janeiro to mark Zé Pelintra Day
Worshippers assembled in the Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro to observe Zé Pelintra Day through a series of traditional religious celebrations.