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Notícias europeias, 17 outubro 2026 — Ukraine–European Union: Brussels seeks new ways to fund the war effort
prometheus.fr 🇪🇺 EUROPE | 6 key European stories to follow on October 17
🛡️ Security and defence: Ukraine–EU: Brussels is exploring new ways to fund Ukraine’s war effort in 2027, including through the use of frozen Russian assets.
🏛️ Society: in Portugal, demonstrators are calling for more affordable housing and higher wages. In Albania, anti-government protests are intensifying amid corruption allegations. In France, demonstrations over the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services have led to clashes with police.
⚡ Energy and industry: in New Caledonia, Brussels is preparing a strategic partnership focused on nickel. Meanwhile, Italy has secured an EU agreement aimed at limiting the impact of gas prices on electricity bills.
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Sources
2. Le Monde, The Guardian
3. RTP, CGTP-IN
4. Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes, Outremers360
5. Reuters, Le Monde
6. ANSA, Reuters
7. Reuters, Associated Press
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Defence
Ukraine–European Union: Brussels seeks new ways to fund the war effort
Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for around €70 billion in additional funding for 2027, as Ukraine faces the long-term challenge of financing its defence and budgetary needs.
European leaders are considering several options, including a new EU loan and the use of frozen Russian assets, but no final agreement has yet been reached.Fonte : Le Monde, The Guardian
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Society
Portugal: Three cities mobilise against the cost-of-living crisis
Following a call by the CGTP-IN trade union confederation, demonstrations are taking place in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra to demand higher wages, better pensions and stronger public services.
The unions are calling, in particular, for an across-the-board pay rise of at least 15%, with a minimum increase of €150, and a minimum wage of €1,100 in 2027.Fonte : RTP, CGTP-IN
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Industry
New Caledonia: EU seeks to secure its nickel supply
European Commissioner for Industry, SMEs and the Single Market Stéphane Séjourné arrived on October 17 for a four-day visit, which is expected to culminate in the signing of a partnership with the territory on nickel supplies. However, the plan has been challenged by pro-independence groups amid wider debate over how wealth should be shared and the future of the industry.
Fonte : Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes, Outremers360
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Society
Albania: the “Pink Flamingo Revolution” escalates and calls for the prime minister’s resignation
Protests against Edi Rama’s government have gained momentum as students join the movement, denouncing corruption, problems in the education system and deteriorating living conditions.
Initially sparked by opposition to a controversial hotel project near a protected natural area, the movement has spread to several cities and led to clashes with police.Fonte : Reuters, Le Monde
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Energy
Italy: Rome secures EU deal to cut electricity bills
Italy has secured the European Commission’s approval for a mechanism designed to soften the impact of soaring gas prices on electricity bills. The measure aims to address the country’s particularly high energy costs, although its effectiveness and impact on consumers remain to be assessed.
Fonte : ANSA, Reuters
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Society
France: Day of anger as protests sweep cities
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets over difficulties facing secondary schools, the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services. Clashes, fires and property damage were reported in several cities, including Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
Authorities reported 272 arrests nationwide, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he would not be intimidated by violent protesters.Fonte : Reuters, Associated Press