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A plastic layer in Earth’s geological record may become our legacy, marking a moment we turned into a single-use planet.
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," E.C. President Ursula von der Leyen said as the emergency meeting began.
The five-point plan, unveiled as "ReArm Europe," is Europe's largest military and economic mobilization effort this century.
After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.
The Arctic island's E.U. and NATO ties make it highly unlikely the U.S. would risk a move that could destabilize the region.
Scientists say at least 16,425 tree species are at risk of extinction as agriculture expands and the climate changes.
The E.C. must disclose indemnity clauses protecting drugmakers and officials who negotiated contracts.
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.
The highly contested law passed with 20 countries voting in favor, just above the 65% required for approval.
The E.U.'s rightward shift makes it harder to pass new laws on climate change, security, and industrial competition.
The wars in Europe and the Middle East, climate change, and soaring national debts hung over the annual talks.
Sweden does not share a border with Russia, but its coastlines stretch 3,218 kilometers to its east along the Baltic Sea.
Rich nations have pledged less than 0.2% of the $400 billion a year that developing countries need for losses and damage.
A first-of-its-kind provision cites an 'urgent need' for nations to address concerns about autonomous weapons systems.