
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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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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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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European countries step up to help Ukraine amid pause in U.S. aid, intelligence sharing
In Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials are meeting to discuss an end to Russia’s war, following the pause in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine. Now, European leaders are stepping up to…
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EU Chief Says Member Countries Must Use a New Defense Loan to Buy European, Not American
BRUSSELS — European Union countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan program meant to help the continent provide for its own security, a top EU official said Tuesday,…