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David Hockney’s success is a testament to a Britain that supported working-class artists – the same cannot be said today
There was space and money for him to explore and try things out, luxuries that today’s students don’t have.
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Europe wants to limit its reliance on foreign tech – but funding is limited and the proposed rules are weak
Europe has now published its plans to secure its ‘tech sovereignty.
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Will ‘ordinariness’ be enough to swing the result in Makerfield?
Reform UK’s candidate has been at pains to tell voters he’s not a career politician.
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EU Fact Sheets – Defence industry – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet explains the vital role that the EU defence industry plays in ensuring the Union’s security and strategic autonomy, and how it contributes to competitiveness and growth. It...
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EU Fact Sheets – Housing crisis in the European Union – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet explains the EU’s response to the housing crisis. While housing policy is primarily a national competence, the EU has a role in internal market, social, cohesion and...
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EU Fact Sheets – The European Ombudsman – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet explains the role and duties of the European Ombudsman.The European Ombudsman conducts inquiries into cases of maladministration by European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. The European...
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EU Fact Sheets – International fisheries relations – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet explains the EU’s key role in international fisheries cooperation. The external dimension of the common fisheries policy (CFP) provides a framework for the activities of EU vessels...
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Could the 2024 Spanish floods have been predicted? The problem of data drift illustrated by climatology
The floods in Valencia (Spain), seen by the U.S. Landsat-8 satellite on October 30, 2024. ESA for USGS data processing, CC BY-NC-SA Time is the enemy of statisticians. Even in...
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EU Fact Sheets – Rail transport – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet focuses on EU rail transport policy, which is geared towards the creation of a single European railway area. Three packages and a recast were adopted in the...
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EU Fact Sheets – Consumer policy: principles and instruments – 15-06-2026
This fact sheet outlines the key principles and tools of consumer policy. Effective consumer protection ensures that the single market functions smoothly, promotes fair competition and safeguards consumers’ rights. By...