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According to a leaked document, the current EU Council presidency has proposed changes to the upcoming Tobacco Taxation Directive. Compared to the Commission’s original draft, the new version would significantly increase the tax burden on heated tobacco products.
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German MEP Christian Ehler gained control over the €400 billion EU fund through an unusual decision by the European Parliament’s industry committee. This has sparked resistance in Parliament and increases pressure on smaller states, including Slovakia, to influence the rules for distributing the money in time, writes Irena Jenčová.
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Behind the technical debate over an EU industrial super-fund lies a power struggle. Wealthy member states — the main contributors to the EU budget — want the money to go to the strongest performers, while Slovakia and its allies are calling for a redistribution across all member states, writes Irena Jenčová.
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Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková admits that phasing out Russian energy is inevitable. While Brussels pushes for green alternatives, Slovakia is losing time — and Washington is sending a clear message to end reliance on both Russian gas and nuclear fuel, writes Irena Jenčová.
