The author said they firmly rejected the Irish Presidency’s negotiating proposal for the next EU budget, arguing that it would cut defence spending as threats increased, reduce investment in competitiveness as Europe lost ground globally, and leave farmers and regions underfunded. #EUBudget #Defence #Investment #IE
The author said climate policy needed to remain affordable and wrote that they had tabled amendments with colleagues in the EPP Group to delay ETS2 until 2031 and ease ETS1 burdens on industry and backup power. They said the changes were intended to protect households, competitiveness and energy security. https://t.co/eGvGKnT0Mm #Climat #Energie #PolitiqueEuropeenne #EU #BE #DE #FR
Today, at the COREPER level, the Hungarian side gave the “green light” to the negotiating positions on Cluster 2 “Internal Market,” and Cluster 3, “Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Hungary for its “green light” for opening the second and third clusters of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine, according to MTI. #EUAccession #UkraineHungaryRelations #MinorityRights (translated)
The author said Europe needed to protect its citizens and businesses, invest in security, innovation and competitiveness, and continue supporting farmers and regions. They said this during a plenary session of the European Parliament and argued that asking Europe to do more with less was “not European”. They also began warning about the consequences of an insufficient EU budget, but did not complete the sentence. https://t.co/hRV7Iqp5PY #EUBudget #Europe #Security #EU #Europe
The European Parliament said the EU needed more resources to meet higher expectations, calling for a larger, more ambitious budget to fund security, defence and competitiveness while maintaining strong support for cohesion and agriculture. It added that new priorities required new resources. https://t.co/YNGa8KydZ9 #EU #Budget #Cohesion #EU #BE #DE #FR #IT #ES
The European Parliament said that a larger, more ambitious EU budget was needed to give the bloc the means to do more. It called for funding for security, defence and competitiveness, alongside continued strong support for cohesion and agriculture, and said new priorities required new resources. https://t.co/MlbEPuztAh #EUbudget #EuropeanUnion #CohesionPolicy #EU #DE #FR #IT #ES #PL
The author said they were born in Europe and moved to the US in 2008. They wrote that it had been saddening to watch what they described as overregulation drain Europe’s economy and competitiveness, and argued that restricting Europeans’ access to the best AI tools would worsen the decline rather than protect them. #AI #Overregulation #Economy #EU #US
The author argued that Europe should take a less naïve approach to China and defend its own interests. They called for stronger trade-defence measures, more diverse critical supply chains, lower dependence on raw materials, ratification of trade agreements and improved competitiveness within Europe. https://t.co/q7KXLiT74w #Europa #Comercio #InteresesEuropeos #CN #EU
🚨 Germany’s industrial competitiveness index fell from 21 in 2024 to just 3 in 2026. When almost every major industrial sector deteriorates at the same time, it means the problem looks much more structural. 🇩🇪🇨🇳 Germany probably had one of the best suited economic models to the https://t.co/HdZDu20Tmh #Deutschland #Wirtschaft #Industrie #DE #CN
In a volatile global environment, Europe’s strength lies in its openness, in reducing dependencies and in building up capabilities where it matters. A stimulating discussion with Joachim Nagel of the Bundesbank on how Europe can remain outward looking, resilient and competitive. https://t.co/J28xPHUp8M #Europe #Resilience #Competitiveness #EU #DE
Takeaway from Julia Binders talk: new competitiveness equation is shifting from digital‑only to “AI‑plus‑industrial foundations.” Who controls energy, materials, infrastructure, robotics, and industrial capacity will control the trajectory of AI, autonomy,and strategic resilience #AI #Industry4_0 #StrategicResilience #Nocountrycodesfound.
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. SOUTH AFRICA — Police investigate deadly tavern shooting Importance: 10/10 (Critical) South African police launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. Police said the motive was not yet known. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ 2. DR CONGO — Ebola reaches 63 health zones across seven provinces Importance: 10/10 (Critical) WHO reporting says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread to Bulu in Sud Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uélé. As of September 23, 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths had been reported, while conflict and displacement continue to complicate access and contact tracing. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/ 3. DR CONGO — Mpox confirmed in Bunia while the Ebola response is already under pressure Importance: 9/10 (Very High) A laboratory-confirmed mpox case was identified in Bunia, raising concern about simultaneous infectious-disease pressures on surveillance, laboratories and clinical capacity. Source: https://www.businessday.co.za/ 4. SOUTH AFRICA — Tenth woman's body found in Ekurhuleni investigation Importance: 9/10 (Very High) Police discovered another woman's body east of Johannesburg, bringing the number found during the investigation to ten and intensifying concern over gender-based violence and whether some of the cases are connected. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 5. NIGERIA–SOUTH AFRICA — Nigeria evacuates another 105 citizens Importance: 8.5/10 (Very High) Nigeria evacuated another group of nationals amid continuing anti-immigrant violence and tensions in South Africa. Nigeria's Foreign Ministry said this was the 13th consular evacuation since June 10, bringing the total evacuated to 1,821 people. Source: https://punchng.com/ 6. KENYA — Report highlights recruitment of Kenyans into Russia's military Importance: 8/10 (High) Reporting by The EastAfrican says Kenya has emerged as a leading African source country in Russian military recruitment, with recruitment practices evolving as African authorities increase scrutiny. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/ 7. GUINEA — Former prime minister and opposition leader Sidya Touré dies in Paris Former prime minister and prominent opposition figure Sidya Touré died aged 81. He had led the Union of Republican Forces from exile in Ivory Coast; the UFR was among political parties dissolved earlier this year. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 8. MADAGASCAR — Youth activists voice disillusionment one year after political upheaval A year after youth-led protests helped force the previous president from power, activists interviewed in Madagascar say the subsequent political transition has not delivered the changes they expected, highlighting continuing questions about governance and the country's transition. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 9. EAST AFRICA — County levies increase costs along Kenya's regional trade corridors Importance: 7.5/10 (High) Businesses moving goods through Kenya face additional county-level charges along important transport corridors. Because Kenyan roads and the Port of Mombasa serve several landlocked East African economies, higher logistics costs can affect regional trade competitiveness and import prices. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/ 10. AFRICA — Governments pursue new financing models for forest protection Importance: 7/10 (High) African governments are developing country-led mechanisms combining domestic expenditure with international climate finance. Kenya is highlighted for its financing approach, while Nigeria is preparing a forest-finance package for COP31. Source: https://capitalethiopia.com/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Bunia #Mpox #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthEmergency #DiseaseSurveillance #HealthcareCapacity #OutbreakResponse #CentralAfrica #Ecology #ForestProtection #ClimateFinance #NatureFinance #Conservation #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #Kenya #Russia #MilitaryRecruitment #Security #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #EastAfrica #RegionalSecurity #AfricaToday #wrldorg
Education and skills are essential for Europe’s competitiveness. This is a priority I share with @KGeorgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. As AI reshapes labour markets across the world, we need to invest in people as fast as we invest in technology. https://t.co/H8VNOVfNDp #Education #Skills #AI #EU
Europe is not judged by who presses the same button in a vote. It is judged by whether we deliver. The EPP writes its own positions and builds majorities for results: security, competitiveness, migration. But the line that matters is values. On Russia, Ukraine and the rule of #EPP #Europe #Values #EU #RU #UA
Secure supplies of medicines &food are essential for 🇪🇺resilience. Better access to medicines, stronger biotechnology, safer food systems &more resilient crops all help reduce vulnerabilities & strengthen our competitiveness. Watch my message to the @Economic_Forum_ in Karpacz: https://t.co/Qi01Sg1AFZ #Resilience #Healthcare #FoodSecurity #EU
Bringing back GROWTH in Europe is bringing back HOPE. Prosperity, jobs, social belonging—they must go hand in hand or none will hold. There is huge growth potential in our Union: Capital Markets Union, a stronger Single Market, a European AI fund and the new Competitiveness Fund. https://t.co/Ph7uEz3966 #GrowthInEurope #EconomicProsperity #Innovation #EU
A more competitive Europe is a safer Europe. #security, #defence, and #competitiveness are our priorities. The more competitive we are, the more we can invest in our security. The more secure we are, the more private investment we attract. This is how we protect our citizens #Security #Defence #Competitiveness #EU
Security, Ukraine, competitiveness, trade and partnerships, and safer online spaces for everyone. Tune in on Wednesday at 9 AM as President @vonderleyen delivers her State of the Union address, setting out concrete steps to shape Europe’s future. https://t.co/8ubyqORX9A https://t.co/ilbE42aCGc #Ukraine #Security #EU2023 #UA #EU
Space is increasingly important for security, defence and European competitiveness. France and Sweden are the only EU countries with operational spaceports. By combining our expertise and infrastructure, we can strengthen Europe’s independent access to space. (2/2) #SpaceSecurity #EuropeanCompetitiveness #Spaceports #FR #SE #EU
Resilience in the age of AI means diversifying sources and avoiding dependence rather than full autonomy on everything. Protecting liberal democracy is not only about preserving our rules. It can ultimately only be achieved through strategic competitiveness. Even if we don’t https://t.co/wYgIALVNyR #Resilience #LiberalDemocracy #AI #Nospecificcountrycodescanbeidentifiedfromtheprovidedtweet.
