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Sofia Benali
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European Union Supports 46 Projects to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Rare Earths
Following discussions in Beijing, the European Union announces support for 46 projects to extract, refine, and recycle strategic metals, aiming to reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earths.
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Over 140,000 Registered for PS Social-Democratic Primary, Key Issue: Relationship with LFI
The PS social-democratic primary, with over 140,000 registered voters, takes place this weekend. The main issue is deciding the party's stance toward La France insoumise, with candidates divided on an alliance.
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Pierre Moscovici Hails EU Covid Recovery Fund as a Success
Pierre Moscovici, French member of the European Court of Auditors, stated that the EU's €450 billion post-Covid recovery fund has been 'absolutely a success'. Launched in 2021, it supported member states' economic recovery after the pandemic.
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France and Germany Record Their Worst Scores in PISA Tests
The 2026 PISA test results show a significant drop in academic performance in France and Germany, with historically low scores for 15-year-old students, reports France 24 and the OECD.
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Dakar Unveils New Plan to Restructure Its External Debt
The Senegalese government submitted a plan to restructure its external debt, estimated at over 18,000 billion CFA francs, during a virtual meeting overseen by the IMF.
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ECB Notes Slight Easing of Credit Conditions in September 2026
According to the European Central Bank, euro credit conditions slightly eased in Q3 2026, especially on pricing. Equity financing demand rose, while initial margins on certain OTC derivatives declined. Middle East conflict and energy price volatility influenced the period.
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DNC Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over State-Funded Political Propaganda
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of using public funds to finance TV ads promoting the president, constituting illegal government propaganda. These ads, aired before the November midterm elections, reportedly cost over $12 million according to AdImpact.
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Paramount Completes Warner Bros Acquisition, Raising Industry Concerns
Paramount has completed the acquisition of Warner Bros Discover following a bidding battle with Netflix and federal approval. Concerns arise over job losses and CNN's independence.
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ECB Prepares Digital Euro to Secure European Monetary Sovereignty
Piero Cipollone of the ECB outlined the central bank's strategy to integrate the digital euro and tokenization to ensure monetary stability, trust, and sovereignty amid increasing digital payments and assets.
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Paris and Berlin Propose Rapid EU Trade Response Mechanism
France and Germany have proposed a new legal instrument allowing the EU to swiftly counter trade wars or practices like dumping that could harm the bloc economically, ahead of the European Commission president's visit to China.
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Ecologist MP Cyrielle Chatelain Criticizes 2027 Budget as Insufficient and Calls for Left-Wing Unity
Ecologist MP Cyrielle Chatelain deems the 2027 budget inadequate for social and ecological emergencies and calls for left-wing unity to counter the far right and avoid ecological regression.