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Denmark will hold a referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Traditionally skeptical about European Union efforts to deepen cooperation, Danish voters on Wednesday will select whether or not to desert the nation’s resolution three a long time in the past to decide out of the bloc’s widespread protection coverage.
The Danish referendum comes as the newest instance of European international locations searching for nearer protection hyperlinks with allies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows Sweden and Finland’s historic bids to hitch NATO — one thing to be taken up at a summit subsequent month.
Denmark becoming a member of the EU protection coverage would have a comparatively modest affect on Europe’s safety structure, significantly in comparison with Sweden and Finland becoming a member of NATO. However Christine Nissen, a researcher with the Danish Institute for Worldwide Research, mentioned each strikes are “a part of the identical story,” and would strengthen navy cooperation on a continent shocked by the conflict in Ukraine.
She mentioned the principle impact of abandoning the opt-out resolution can be that Danish officers might keep within the room when EU colleagues talk about protection subjects and Danish forces might participate within the bloc’s navy operations.
Denmark, a founding member of NATO, has stayed on the sidelines of EU efforts to construct a standard safety and protection coverage in parallel with the trans-Atlantic alliance. It was certainly one of 4 opt-out strikes that Danes insisted on earlier than adopting the EU’s Maastricht Treaty, which laid the muse for political and financial union.
The 1992 waiver means Denmark hasn’t participated within the EU’s discussions on protection coverage, its growth and acquisition of navy capabilities and its joint navy operations, similar to these in Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Danes additionally opted out of EU cooperation on justice and residential affairs, the widespread forex and citizenship. The opt-out resolution on citizenship, which mentioned European citizenship would not change nationwide citizenship, has since develop into irrelevant as different members later adopted the identical place. However the different provisions stay intact regardless of efforts by successive governments to overturn them.
In a 2000 referendum, Danish voters determined to remain exterior the eurozone, and 15 years later they voted to maintain the exemption on justice and residential affairs.
This time, nonetheless, Danes seem able to say goodbye to opting out of widespread protection.
Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen referred to as for the referendum on March 8, lower than two weeks after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. She referred to as on residents to vote “sure” to abolishing the exception, saying to take action “will strengthen our safety.”
“I’m voting in favor of abolishing the opt-out” resolution, mentioned Peter Jakobsen, a 61-year-old pharmacist in Copenhagen. “We should not stand exterior. We’re within the EU and we have to be concerned. We should make a distinction.”
However Sanne Michelsen, a 52-year-old shopper in Copenhagen, mentioned she did not see the purpose of all of the sudden becoming a member of the EU’s protection coverage after years on the skin.
“This can be a referendum about an opt-out that has by no means prompted us any downside,” she mentioned in her native Danish, earlier than turning to English so as to add. “If it ain’t damaged, do not repair it.’”
The “sure” facet has had a transparent lead in polls, with about 40% in favor of dropping the exemption and 30% towards. A couple of fourth of voters say they’re nonetheless undecided.
There may be widespread assist for dropping the protection opt-out resolution in Parliament. Solely three small events wish to preserve it, two on the best and one on the left.
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EA Sports College Football 25 recently released an update to player rankings, bringing significant changes to several South Carolina Gamecocks players. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest updates, including increases, decreases, and position changes.
Ranking Increases
Ranking Decreases
Position Changes
Analysis
The update from EA Sports College Football 25 made significant strides in aligning the in-game Gamecocks roster with their real-life counterparts. Players didn’t have to undergo unnecessary position changes to make the depth chart fit the real-life roster, providing a more authentic representation of the team.
The adjustments to positions like Tonka Hemingway moving from RE to DT and Nick Emmanwori shifting from SS to FS reflect the defensive scheme South Carolina runs, enhancing the realism for fans and gamers alike.
However, one notable oversight remains in the wide receiver room: Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (AHB), who transferred back to Louisville, is still listed on the Gamecocks roster in-game with an 80 overall rating. He is also incorrectly wearing the No. 1 jersey, which now belongs to Robby Ashford, a QB transfer from Oregon and Auburn. This might seem like a small detail, but it matters to Gamecock fans who follow the team closely.
Additionally, Ashford did not receive an update despite being the highest-rated QB by PFF after last weekend’s performance. The game inaccurately shows Ashford with one year of eligibility left, but he actually has two remaining and is expected to stay with the Gamecocks for both seasons.
These are small discrepancies, but they highlight the importance of accuracy in a game that strives to authentically represent college football rosters. Gamecock fans will be hoping for a fix in the next update.
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Relief efforts continue in the Upstate region after Tropical Storm Helene left communities devastated, roads impassable and thousands without power.
Check back for live updates as they roll in throughout the day on Thursday.
McMaster: Helene will cost South Carolina billions
On Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster said Tropical Storm Helene has caused the most deaths from a tropical storm in the state and will cost billions of dollars in damage repair.
Helene’s damage has caused the deaths of 39 people, making it one of the deadliest storms to hit the state.
McMaster and several other officials also met with President Joe Biden, who was in the area to assess damage, earlier Wednesday.
“The president promised whatever we needed, he would provide,” McMaster said.
Additionally, McMaster said he’s concerned about the International Longshoremen’s Association strike, which began Tuesday and will impact 36 ports across the country, including Charleston. Biden could seek a court order to pause the strike for 80 days, thanks to the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
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This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Upstate SC live updates: Helene recovery will cost state billions
OXFORD — Ole Miss football’s first chance to get its season back on track is coming.
The No. 12 Rebels (4-1, 0-1 SEC) travel to face South Carolina (3-1, 1-1) on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN). Injury reports filed with the SEC office offer a look at who is dinged-up for both sides. The initial report is filed on Wednesday and it will be updated throughout the week. This story will also be updated to reflect the changes.
Seven Rebels are listed as out, and left tackle Jayden Williams checks in as doubtful. Williams was a late addition to the injury report last week and did not play in the upset loss to Kentucky. Receiver Tre Harris, running back Henry Parrish and running back Matt Jones are the biggest Ole Miss players with a questionable tag. Running back Ulysses Bentley IV could get more work if either Parrish or Jones can’t go.
Defensively, the Rebels have been preparing for two quarterbacks. Starter LaNoris Sellers is questionable. If he can’t play, Robby Ashford will take his place.
Ole Miss football injury reports vs South Carolina
Ole Miss
- CB Cedrick Beavers: Out
- WR Izaiah Hartrup: Out
- WR Devin Price: Out
- RB Logan Diggs: Out
- OL Cam East: Out
- WR Joshua Pfeifer: Out
- TE Hudson Wolfe: Out
- OL Jayden Williams: Doubtful
- RB Matt Jones: Questionable
- DE Princely Umanmielen: Questionable
- WR Micah Davis: Questionable
- LB TJ Dottery: Questionable
- S Louis Moore: Questionable
- WR Tre Haris: Questionable
- LB Daniel Demery: Questionable
- RB Henry Parrish: Questionable
- DT JJ Pegues: Questionable
- OL Micah Pettus: Questionable
- OL Jeremy James: Questionable
- DT Akelo Stone: Questionable
- CB Brandon Turnage: Probable
- CB Tre Amos: Probable
- WR Cayden Lee: Probable
- LB Trip White: Probable
- CB Chris Graves: Probable
South Carolina
- OL Jakai Moore: Out
- DB Kelvin Hunter: Doubtful
- RB Raheim Sanders: Questionable
- WR Jared Brown: Questionable
- QB LaNorris Sellers: Questionable
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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