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Why are Northern Europeans snubbing EPSO and the EU institutions?
German, Finnish, Dutch and other Nordic graduates are not interested in EU careers, as new figures from the EPSO competition show that northern Europeans are largely staying away. Is Brussels doing enough to compete with stronger national labour markets?
Qatar
EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf
EU Ambassador to Qatar Antonino Maggiore tells Euronews that Europe plans to strengthen defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf countries, as "every crisis brings opportunities," while also deepening political and economic cooperation with the region.
Economy
Lagarde's early exit will not delay the digital euro, ECB says
Christine Lagarde's early departure will not delay the digital euro, a European Central Bank official stated at the Web Summit in Lisbon, citing the pilot due next year and a pledge by Brussels to agree the law by the end of 2026, while dismissing fears the project threatens people's privacy.
Europe News
Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access
The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want Britain to contribute to EU regional development funds in return for closer energy ties, adding a new hurdle to negotiations ahead of the 20 November summit.
EU.XL
EPSO: Italian applicant boom puts EU hiring balance to the test
The EPSO generalist exam started on November 9, but almost half of the applicants come from one single country, Italy. This clashes with the Commission's own hiring rules, which favour 'underrepresented countries' to address geographical staff imbalances.
Europe Today
Merz’s budget gamble: no Ukraine funding, no EU budget
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition: Merz ties the EU budget to unanimous financial support for Ukraine, Europe sends a delegation to Abu Dhabi but stays outside the trilateral talks, and the Black Sea strategy struggles to stay afloat.
Tech News
New K72 app helps Portuguese prepare 72-hour emergency kits for disasters
The app was created in Montijo by Carlos Batista, in coordination with this municipality's civil protection, but is intended for all Portuguese people and helps them assemble a "kit" for the first 72 hours after a disaster.
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