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prime minister believes the bloc is facing an existential challenge ]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/a5e1264c-4004-440e-b3d9-2e130a688531</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a5e1264c-4004-440e-b3d9-2e130a688531</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland may no longer be able to ride two horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[How should a government with too much money handle a surprise €13bn rebate?]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/f1b95447-322c-4746-892f-8b475fba4909</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f1b95447-322c-4746-892f-8b475fba4909</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:19 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>