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9 European Union nations pledge to turn the Mediterranean into a green energy hub

Sep. 23, 2024 08:34 AM EDT

LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Officials from nine southern European Union member countries said Monday they're focused on harnessing offshore wind and solar energy to try to turn the Mediterranean region into a renewable energy hub and stave off the risks of climate change. The energy...

EU chief says she's pushing full steam ahead for gender parity in EU's executive office

Sep. 04, 2024 07:17 AM EDT

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she is doubling down and pushing full steam ahead to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission team that runs the day-to-day affairs of the massive bloc — despite stubborn resistance from some of the 27 member...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in commissioner posts. But it's raining men

Sep. 03, 2024 02:18 AM EDT

BRUSSELS (AP) — At first glance, the European Union may seem like a paragon of gender equality — what with Ursula von der Leyen heading the all-important executive branch. Still, all the talk this week is about an excess of men poised for top positions at the EU headquarters. ...