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  1. Leaders of six EU member states argue the Commission’s budget proposal must be cut by “hundreds of thousands of billions of euros”
    1 source

  2. EU statistics show 30.1% of 15‑19‑year‑olds live in overcrowded homes
    1 source

  3. Economic sentiment drops in September across euro area and EU, Portuguese optimism wanes
    • Economic sentiment fell in September in the euro area and the EU.
    4 sources

  4. Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg request ambitious EU renewable target for 2040
    • Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg asked the EU for an ambitious renewable energy target for 2040.
    4 sources

  5. Construction production in the European Union fell 1.8% in July
    1 source

  6. Portugal sees sharp rise in package holiday prices and modest tourism growth
    • Package holiday prices in Portugal rose 14.3% in August 2025, one of the sharpest increases in the EU, according to Eurostat.
    2 sources

  7. France proposed that fines imposed on Google be used to fund the European Union budget and reduce member state contributions
    1 source

  8. Portugal government studies support measures as fuel prices rise
    • António José Seguro said the increase in fuel prices is a problem that exceeds Portugal and requires a European Union response.
    5 sources

  9. Observador reports that the president of Cascais municipality spent EU funds on inauguration parties, justified by Brussels rules
    1 source

  10. An International Criminal Court judge called on the EU to respond to and neutralise US attacks and sanctions
    1 source

  11. SAPO Notícias reports that AI's explosive energy consumption, water use, cryptocurrency mining and fossil fuel dependence are increasing its global carbon footprint and stressing power grids in the US, EU and China
    1 source

  12. The piece argues that the EU acts in submission to the United States
    1 source

  13. The municipality of Castanheira de Pera in Leiria district secured a €2.8 million loan to fund urban rehabilitation and an 8.5 million‑euro business area, 85% financed by EU funds
    1 source

  14. EU drafts new security protocol modelled on NATO article 4
    • The European Union has begun discussing a new response mechanism for hybrid threats.
    • The European Union is drafting a new security protocol modelled on NATO’s Article 4 to coordinate responses to threats.
    3 sources

  15. The European Union called for increased pressure on Russia to secure the return of deported minors
    1 source

  16. The Pope said Europe’s roots are Christian, dating back to the Romans, while defending an EU model that transcends ‘us versus them’ ideology
    1 source

  17. Portugal's agriculture minister said the European Union should create joint actions for fuels and fertilizers in Brussels
    1 source

  18. The EU will ban certain plastic packaging that holds bottles together by 2030
    1 source

  19. EU agri‑food surplus rises to 30.1 billion euros
    • The EU's agri‑food surplus increased to 30.1 billion euros.
    4 sources

  20. Ukraine is one of four countries granted a "fast‑track" path to EU accession, with Brussels preparing roadmaps that set targets and deadlines
    1 source

  21. The EU sanctioned Russian judges who removed a pacifist party from elections
    1 source

  22. EU rule on unverified green claims takes effect from 27 September, Portugal yet to implement
    • From 27 September, labeling a product as "environment‑friendly" or "carbon‑neutral" without proof becomes an unfair commercial practice across the EU; Portugal has not yet transposed the rule.
    2 sources

  23. Minister urges EU to intervene more in fuel crisis
    • A minister asked the EU to be "more intervenient" in the fuel crisis.
    5 sources

  24. Ethiopia received €61 million from the EU amid a new military escalation in the north
    1 source

  25. The Economist reports that some EU countries want to add a Russian‑owned aluminium plant to the next sanctions package, which could benefit Ireland economically
    1 source

  26. A new customs tax for small parcels will take effect on 1 November 2026 in the European Union
    1 source

  27. The President of the Azores gave an open lecture at the University of Madeira today
    • The President of the Azores Government called the Azores and Madeira “regions of opportunity” for Portugal and the EU.
    1 source

  28. SAPO Notícias notes that several EU countries, including France and Italy, have national elections scheduled for 2027
    1 source

  29. EU extends mission on Gaza border until June 2027
    • The EU extended its mission on the Gaza border until June 2027.
    2 sources

  30. The European Commission proposed strengthening social rights for mobile workers across EU member states and estimating benefits of six billion euros by 2040
    1 source

  31. EU member states approve new pharmaceutical package to reform drug legislation
    • EU member states voted in favour of a new pharmaceutical package to reform EU drug legislation and ensure affordable medicines.
    3 sources

  32. EU defence ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss creating an "Article 4" mechanism for a joint response to Russian hybrid attacks
    1 source

  33. EU approves €60 million to boost Cape Verde defence
    • The European Union approved €60 million to strengthen Cape Verde's defence capabilities, aiming to safeguard its maritime sovereignty.
    3 sources

  34. In the past ten years Portugal's nominal minimum wage rose but stayed below the EU average, while real earnings moved slightly above the median of 22 countries
    1 source

  35. The EU is both tightening regulation and inviting influencers to visit European institutions
    1 source

  36. ECO assesses that the European Union is trying to break its institutional bubble by opening its buildings to content creators while preparing new legislation
    1 source

  37. Five European countries have decided to combat immigration using a controversial tool, with Denmark pushing the issue at the EU level
    1 source

  38. Ricardo Arroja assesses that the implosion of the European Union is not impossible
    1 source

  39. Mark Carney evoked the Vimy oak in the European Parliament to inspire a new strategic alliance between Canada and the EU
    1 source

  40. Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister, said the EU's removal of two Russian oligarchs from the sanctions list was "vergonhosa e injustificada" (shameful and unjustified)
    1 source

  41. A new report submitted by 50 EU citizens calls for an investigation into the European Green Party’s handling of antisemitism, citing statements and incidents in Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands
    1 source

  42. EU election observers said the São Tomé elections have been orderly, calm and peaceful, with no major incidents reported
    1 source

  43. New European rules against greenwashing came into force today, restricting unverified eco‑related claims
    1 source

  44. European Commission announces €710 million aid package for Africa, Middle East and Ukraine
    • The European Union will provide €700 million to populations affected by crises, especially in Africa.
    • Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will also allocate 380 million euros for sub‑Saharan Africa and migrant protection.
    2 sources

  45. Zelensky urges US and EU to keep trade restrictions on Russia until war ends
    • Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the United States and the EU to keep all trade with Russia restricted until the war ends.
    3 sources

  46. The Portugal News assesses that electronic waste could become a valuable resource for the EU, reducing reliance on imported critical metals
    1 source

  47. João Gomes Cravinho said António Costa could possibly be an EU interlocutor for Russia, but not at the present time
    1 source

  48. João Gomes Cravinho said the EU's division on Gaza is "extremely painful" to watch
    1 source

  49. EU energy commissioner warns of price crisis and urges consumption cuts
    • EU Energy Commissioner Daniel Gensen said there is no immediate risk to gas supply but urged continued preparatory work ahead of winter.
    • EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that the EU faces a price crisis linked to a supply crisis and urged member states to reduce gas and electricity consumption.
    2 sources

  50. The European Union called on member states to adopt measures to save energy as winter approaches
    1 source

  51. EU recommends lowering the gas storage filling target to 80% to ease immediate price pressure
    1 source

  52. The European Union has a multi‑billion‑euro programme for anti‑drone defence across the continent
    1 source

  53. The speaker says Germany remains the EU’s largest economy and industrial base despite the energy‑transition error
    • The speaker states Germany is the most important EU country and essential for deepening the European project.
    1 source
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