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New driving licence rules have been agreed on that will see driving licences accessible on smartphones; a minimum two-year probationary period for new drivers and 18-year-old drivers permitted to drive trucks. The updated EU rules will improve road safety in Europe.
The EU has launched a new online debate where young people from all over Europe can discuss major themes, building on the recent Youth Policy Dialogues. A new survey and a fresh EU Youth Report also showcase young people's views about the EU and how they contribute to EU policy-making.
The EU has given the green light to 47 projects that will help ensure European extraction, processing and recycling of strategic raw materials meet 10%, 40% and 25% of EU's demand by 2030. The projects are based in 13 EU countries and will increase and diversify access to raw materials in the EU.
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