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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councillor on Europe and Switzerland: He was always a great internationalist. Now former Federal Councillor Joseph ...
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Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
EU economy 'stronger than five years ago', von der Leyen tells parliament: Despite the "historic crises" of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/enrico-letta-europe-s-economy-is-falling-behind-we-can-t-wait-any-longer_6668853_19.html
Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action
- Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.
- Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.
- European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.
- Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.
Spain sees US-style economic boost from immigrant workers: Achieving her career ambitions in Spain has proved remarkably easy for Sara Hernandez ...
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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
reuters.com/world/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border-2024-04-26/
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europe-not-nato-should-send-troops-ukraine
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
EU antitrust regulators warn IAG, Air Europa deal may reduce competition: EU antitrust regulators on Friday warned that British Airways owner IAG's bid to secure ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/eu-antitrust-regulators-warn-iag-air-europa-deal-may-reduce-competition-2024-04-26/
Debate on competitiveness: Europe must dare to be more capitalism: The USA has left the EU behind economically. The Europeans don't want to admit why this is: ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/wettbewerbsfaehigkeit-europa-muss-mehr-kapitalismus-wagen-a-2db11cb6-02c2-407b-acbf-37647461f52e
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
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EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
Man interrupts von der Leyen speech: "You are a criminal!": A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who called her ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/mann-unterbricht-von-der-leyen-das-blut-von-palastinensischen-kinder-klebt-an-ihren-handen
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
50 years of government deficit: France's memorable anniversary: France has not had a balanced budget since 1974. In the meantime, it has accumulated a record ...
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The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade: Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily ...
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Stability Pact: The EU introduces new debt rules: The EU has strict budget requirements that member states must adhere to. However, many of them are ignoring the ...
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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
TikTok Risks Fines as EU Issues Ultimatum Over App Launch: The European Union opened a new probe Monday into whether ByteDance Ltd. violated the bloc’s new ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/tiktok-risks-fines-as-eu-issues-ultimatum-over-app-launch
Fast-fashion giant Shein is the latest to face EU's strictest digital regulations
qz.com/shein-to-face-stricter-eu-regulations-meta-tik-tok-amaz-1851439129
Paid articlePaid EU should revisit bank and insurer capital rules, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-should-revisit-bank-insurer-capital-rules-macron-says-2024-04-25/
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
Combustion engine phase-out in the EU from 2035: Now especially: According to the EU Court of Auditors, there is a “long and rocky road ahead” to the end of ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/verbrenner-aus-eu-2035-kommentar-1.6565229
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
EU debt rules: Failed stability pact: The EU Parliament's approval of the "reform" of the Stability Pact is another low point in the struggle for a financial ...
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What are the new post-Brexit border controls starting on April 30?: On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports ...
reuters.com/world/europe/what-are-new-post-brexit-border-controls-starting-april-30-2024-04-22/
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall: After months of silence, the Commission chief made a plea for her embattled bill in a ...
politico.eu/article/eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-finally-support-nature-restoration-law-green-deal-as-it-may-fall/
EU parliament approves new business supply chain audit law: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-new-business-supply-chain-audit-law-2024-04-24/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...
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Americans 'just work harder' than Europeans, CEO of the world's largest wealth fund says
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Spain Says Germany Can Find a Way to Make Joint EU Borrowing Work: The European Union will be able to find a way to raise more joint debt that is acceptable to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/spain-says-germany-can-find-a-way-to-make-joint-eu-borrowing-work
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EU Raids Security Equipment Firm Under Foreign Subsidy Law: European Union watchdogs raided the premises of an unidentified security equipment firm in another ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/eu-raids-security-equipment-firm-under-foreign-subsidy-law
Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/pfizer-nachrichten-ermittlungen-gegen-ursula-von-der-leyen-erreichen-bundestag-li.2206864
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging: The European Parliament approved a proposed law on Wednesday that would ban certain single-use ...
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-parliament-backs-clampdown-single-use-plastic-packaging-2024-04-24/
Journalist Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen for Enabling Gaza Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/journalist_attempts_citizens_arrest_of_eu_leader_ursula_von_der_leyen_for_enabling_gaza_genocide
Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe: Thanks to a price mechanism that actually works
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/carbon-emissions-are-dropping-fast-in-europe
Paid articlePaid How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart: The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.
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EU law: right to repair for consumers: Broken devices should be repaired instead of being thrown away. This is how the EU wants to protect the climate and ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/klima-nachhaltigkeit/eu-gesetz-recht-auf-reparatur-fuer-verbraucher-19673184.html
EU Is Set to Impose Iran Sanctions for Missile Attacks on Israel: European Union foreign and defense ministers are poised to reach a political agreement on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/eu-is-set-to-impose-iran-sanctions-for-missile-attacks-on-israel
Paid articlePaid German Opposition to Joint EU Debt Is Political as Well as Legal: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said he’s opposed to a new round of joint debt ...
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Paid articlePaid Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
reuters.com/technology/google-rival-tuta-complains-eu-tech-regulators-about-de-ranking-2024-04-24/
Apple rejects Spotify’s update with pricing information for EU users: The music streaming company said it is not opting into Apple's new DMA changes that ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/spotify-submits-a-new-update-to-apple-with-pricing-information-for-eu-users/
EU Parliament confirms: Unsold fashion may no longer be destroyed: The Ecodesign Regulation has cleared the last major hurdle: In future, it will be illegal to ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/eu-unverkaufte-mode-darf-nicht-mehr-vernichtet-werden-a-5c145748-bb74-421e-abcf-578aa24766fa
Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials their time is up: The European Union's top officials must be replaced as they do not deserve another chance after the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/get-your-hat-leave-hungarys-orban-tells-eu-top-officials-2024-04-19/
Ukraine’s Allies Fear the Worst and Hope for a Turning Point: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/ukraine-s-allies-fear-the-worst-and-hope-for-a-turning-point
New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product are to be banned in the EU in future ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-verpackung-muell-100.html
What to do about the EU’s relative decline: The European Union will be marginalised if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/what-do-about-eus-relative-decline-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Addressing the EU's Relative Decline
- The EU faces marginalization if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world.
- There are two ways to look at the EU's relative decline: living standards and power.
- The EU is dealing with different threats from aggressive Russia, China, and the United States.
- To tackle the challenges, the EU needs to strengthen its single market, invest in key industries, and focus on future technologies.
Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
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Greek economy surges after decade of pain: A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/greek-economy-surges-after-decade-pain-2024-04-18/
Fast fashion: why unsold fashion can no longer be destroyed: If no one wants the sweater, it is shredded: That's how it's often gone until now ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/fast-fashion-warum-unverkaufte-mode-nicht-mehr-vernichtet-werden-darf-a-c7387a20-eb71-45ae-8955-2093e16fde9b
The EU migration agreement with Turkey is right despite criticism: The EU Court of Auditors has scrutinized the expenditure of the "Refugee Facility"
nzz.ch/meinung/das-eu-migrationsabkommen-mit-tuerkei-ist-trotz-kritik-richtig-ld.1827751
EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks: The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eus-2050-net-zero-goals-risk-ev-rollout-faces-setbacks-2024-04-22/
Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klima-europa-extrem-2023-copernicus-100.html
EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers: The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/eu-imposes-sanctions-against-violent-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech: Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent ...
ft.com/content/b72069ec-e748-46f8-a936-de22a7446238
EU Commission: Italy brings Mario Draghi into play: Although Ursula von der Leyen is friends with Giorgia Meloni, doubts are growing in Italy about a second term ...
nzz.ch/international/eu-kommission-italien-bringt-mario-draghi-ins-spiel-ld.1826521
Quick Glance: Italy Suggests Mario Draghi for EU Commission President
- Speculations arise about Mario Draghi potentially becoming the EU Commission President.
- His report is expected to provide insights on enhancing the EU's competitiveness.
- In Italy, Draghi is seen as the top candidate for the position.
- Support for Ursula von der Leyen in Italy is diminishing, boosting Draghi's prospects.
What Mario Draghi would mean for Germany as head of the EU Commission: The Italian could soon replace Ursula von der Leyen. A change that would radically change ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/was-mario-draghi-als-eu-kommissionschef-fuer-deutschland-bedeuten-wuerde-li.2207530
EU Gets Tougher With China After Being Played : Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-16/eu-gets-tougher-with-china-after-being-played
Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?: Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-can-irans-economy-handle-a-war/a-68862368
Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes: Broadcom's critics on Monday rejected the U.S. chipmaker's changes to its cloud licensing practices ...
reuters.com/technology/broadcoms-critics-reject-its-cloud-licensing-changes-2024-04-22/
Ukraine receives 1.5 billion euros from EU in second tranche of financial aid: The EU approved the four-year Ukraine Facility in February, allocating 33 billion ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-receives-1-5-billion-euros-from-eu-in-second-tranche-of-financial-aid/
Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki has registered that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa ...
n-tv.de/politik/Von-der-Leyen-lobt-Finnlands-Grenzschliessungen-article24887385.html
Mideast Crisis Jumps Up EU Agenda in Bid to Avert Wider War: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/mideast-crisis-jumps-up-eu-agenda-in-bid-to-avert-wider-war
All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
foreignaffairs.com/reviews/all-powers-great-and-small-states
Paid articlePaid Germany’s Lindner Says No Need for Further European Debt: The European Union shouldn’t fund further programs until countries have gotten their finances in order ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/germany-s-lindner-says-no-need-for-further-european-debt
Paid articlePaid IMF urges Italy, France to spend less, Germany to loosen purse strings: Italy and France should cut spending faster than they currently plan to keep debt under ...
reuters.com/world/europe/imf-urges-italy-france-spend-less-germany-loosen-purse-strings-2024-04-19/
Russia's war of aggression: Von der Leyen calls on US Congress to release Ukraine aid package
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-von-der-leyen-fordert-us-kongress-zu-freigabe-von-hilfspaket-auf-a-e525faaf-4140-4d31-8b5d-34e449948815
EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
Bremen Institute: Shipping traffic is likely to miss the climate target: According to EU guidelines, shipping should become climate neutral by 2050 ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/schiffsverkehr-klima-nachhaltigkeit-co2-emissionen-lng-e-fuels-100.html
Turkey: new foreign policy is an opportunity for the EU and the West: After years of a rather confrontational foreign policy, Erdogan is once again focusing on ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/das-tauwetter-in-der-tuerkischen-aussenpolitik-ist-eine-chance-europa-sollte-sie-nutzen-ld.1826664
Quick Glance: Turkey: New Foreign Policy as Opportunity for EU and West
- Erdogan shifts towards a more conciliatory foreign policy and re-engages with the West. Europe should support this reorientation as Turkey remains a key player in the region.
- Turkey recently ratified Sweden's NATO membership and was rewarded with the promise of new fighter jets from the US Congress.
- Turkey aims for relaxation in relations with Greece and in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. However, the reliability of this new harmony remains uncertain.
- Turkey relies heavily on the EU economically and seeks a new customs agreement. Its flexible approach in foreign policy is evident, especially in the Middle East and North Africa.
Europe trails China and US after ‘monumental’ energy mistakes, IEA chief says: Intervention comes as EU leaders prepare to debate bloc’s economic competitiveness
ft.com/content/5009e314-fc27-4d7f-8e42-9dbede842991
EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions: The EU state and government leaders have decided to expand sanctions against Iran. They also promised Ukraine further ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-gipfel-nahost-ukraine-100.html
EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea fired from Yemen: The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/eu-ship-destroys-houthi-rebel-drone-in-red-sea-fired-from-yemen
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz
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