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Trump's victory is an 'existential wake-up call' for Europe: Ex-EU commissioner Moscovici

Europe • Nov 8, 2024, 5:35 PM
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For all the talk of "Trump-proofing" Europe, much remains to be done, and there are now only a few short months before the former president takes office again, following his dramatic comeback and resounding victory in the US election. We speak to Pierre Moscovici, who was European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs during the first Trump presidency. He identifies three major areas where the EU is likely to face headwinds – Ukraine, trade and climate action. Moscovici is now First President of the Court of Auditors, which is the highest body for auditing the use of public funds in France. In that capacity, he addresses the challenge of reducing France's huge public deficit.

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Tens of thousands march in Spain to protest handling of deadly floods
Europe • 8:11 PM
1 min
Tens of thousands of people marched in cities across Spain on Saturday to express their anger over the authorities' handling of deadly floods that have killed at least 220 people and left towns and cities swamped with mud. The clean-up operations in the
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Spanish residents angry over slow relief effort following deadly floods
Europe • 5:57 PM
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Protests have just begun in several Spanish cities, as thousands of people voice their anger over a lack of warning before the floods in Valencia, which killed at least 219 people. Survivors say they also felt completely abandoned in the aftermath. There
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EU's Borrell in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of 'unwavering support' after Trump win
Europe • 4:27 PM
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe's unwavering support on Saturday, days after Donald Trump's election win cast uncertainty over its war effort. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.
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Ireland: left-wing Sinn Féin seeks historic breakthrough in upcoming general election
Europe • 2:23 PM
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Ireland's president, Michael D. Higgins, formally dissolved the country's parliament on Friday, kickstarting a three-week general election campaign that will end with voters heading to the polls on November 29. Details with FRANCE 24's Siobhán Silke.
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European leaders discuss impact of Trump election and seek common future in Budapest summit
Europe • 11:12 AM
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EU leaders on Friday pledged to overhaul the bloc's economy with radical changes recommended in a landmark report, in reforms that have taken on greater urgency with Donald Trump winning back the White House. Story by Nick Rushworth.
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35 years after the fall of the Berlin wall, East Germany moped making a come-back
Europe • 10:29 AM
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Back in the days of East Germany, many people got around on mopeds made by a manufacturer called Simson. After the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago, Simsons went out of fashion. But, for the past few years, they’ve been making a come-back, and have e
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Torrential rain hits the Spanish city of Cadaques, bringing grim search for flood missing to coast
Europe • 10:20 AM
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Spain was soaked in its wettest October on record last month which culminated in catastrophic floods that have killed 219 people and left dozens missing, the government said on Friday. The rain has now hit the coastal city of Cadaques, details by France
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'Preserve Freedom!': Germany commemorates fall of Berlin Wall with giant party
Europe • 2:17 AM
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Germany celebrated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday. Pro-democracy activists from around the world were invited to the commemorative event including talks, performances and an open-air art exhibit to mark what Culture Minis
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