Category: 3. Europe
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Measles highest in 25 years in European region, WHO says
Reuters
The rise is attributed to increasing scepticism about immunisation The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say.
A joint report by the World Health…
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Russia’s high-flying gas exporter crippled as Europe stays away
high-speed train ‘starline’ travels around europe like a metro
21st europe’s high-speed train ‘starline’ travels like metro
Think tank 21st Europe proposes Starline, a high-speed train that travels and stops across different cities in the continent, like a metro. It’s a way to connect the European…
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We ‘must act,’ Europe says, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs
Workers of German steel manufacturer Salzgitter AG stand in front of a furnace at a plant in Salzgitter, Germany, March 1, 2018.
Fabian Bimmer | Reuters
The European Union has reacted swiftly to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on steel…
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Why More Spending Alone Will Not Keep the Continent Safe
The EU’s fragmented defence system, inefficiencies, and reliance on the US leave it dangerously unprepared.
Most mainstream discussions about European Union (EU) defence focus on whether NATO should set a higher military spending…
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading | Trump administration
The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.
“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his…
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The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold : NPR
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense…
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Brussels is ‘honored’ Canadians want to join the EU — but says it won’t happen – POLITICO
“We are honored with the results of such a poll. It shows the attractiveness of the European Union, and it shows the appreciation of a very large share of Canadian citizens for the EU and its values,” said Paula Pinho, spokesperson for…
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Europe’s Economic Decoupling From America Is Underway
After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU this week, as…
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