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BERLIN
The construction of two kilometres of the hotly contested Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in German waters – which had been halted due to environmental concerns – was ordered by the German maritime authority (BSH) on Monday to allow safe continuation of works in Danish waters. The entire German side of the project was green-lit in April. Read more.
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EU PRESIDENCY
Portugal to proceed against Poland, Hungary for violation of European values. Portugal’s minister of foreign affairs reaffirmed on Monday the intention of the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU to move forward with the proceedings against Poland and Hungary for suspected violations of European values. More
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