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Catalan pro-independence party wants immigrants to learn Catalan to get residency

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A Catalan pro-independence party said on Wednesday that it intends to require foreigners to demonstrate proficiency in Catalan as a condition for obtaining residency in
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EU finally aims for October start date for Entry/Exit System (EES) passport checks

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The European Union’s long-delayed biometric passport check system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), could finally launch in October this year following an agreement reached
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‘EU faces clear & present danger’, as it unveils €800 billion plan to ‘ReArm Europe’

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (main image) on Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe’s defence – and
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AI and trade tensions take centre stage at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

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The world’s largest wireless technology event began on Monday in Barcelona, with the enthusiasm surrounding AI’s potential to revolutionise devices colliding with concerns over escalating
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Keir Starmer hosts world leaders in London to get Ukraine peace talks back on track

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will use 1.6 billion pounds in export financing to supply 5,000 air defence missiles for Ukraine, as
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Tens of thousands rally against leader of flood-hit Valencia – the 5th major protest

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Tens of thousands of people gathered in Valencia on Saturday, demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazón of the right-wing People’s Party (PP), over his