It is still unclear whether Donald Trump will succeed in ending the war in Gaza two years after Oct. 7, 2023. What is clear, however, is that when it really mattered, Europe and large parts of the free world failed.
Category: 3. Europe
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National preservation group sues to halt Trump’s ballroom construction
A preservationist group is suing President Donald Trump for his construction of the East Wing ballroom, arguing in a lawsuit filed Friday that the wing’s demolition did not undergo appropriate reviews and demanding the rebuilding cease immediately.
The National Trust for Historic…
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With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany
A few held back tears, others offer nervous smiles, each aware that the moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home.
“I’ve never left Guatemala City, let alone my country,” said Billy, one of the participants. “My family is very excited because I’ll be the first…
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EU’s vote on Mercosur trade deal to take place next week, Denmark confirms – POLITICO
This risks leaving the Danish presidency of the Council short of the supermajority needed to get the deal over the line. Under EU rules, this would require the support of a “qualified” majority of EU member countries — meaning 15 of the bloc’s 27 members representing 65 percent of its…
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20 states lodge lawsuit against Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday that he and 19 other states are suing the Trump administration over its policy to hike fees on new H-1B visa petitions to $100,000.
Bonta claimed that the increases for the skilled-worker visa are illegal because they…
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US envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Germany for latest peace talks – POLITICO
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany this weekend to discuss a plan to end the war with Russia, according to multiple media reports.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and…
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Berlin goes upside down: Stranger Things Christmas market takes over Ku’damm
Berlin’s festive season has taken a spooky, retro twist: the Hawkins Christmas Market has opened on the Kurfürstendamm to coincide with the fifth season of Netflix’s cult hit Stranger Things.
With flickering lights, a nostalgic fairground feel and a soundtrack straight out of the 80s,…
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The Trump Effect: How One Man’s Politics Rewired Europe
The Trump Effect: How One Man’s Politics Rewired Europe
From defense to trade to climate policy, Trump’s second term has shaken Europe’s foundations and forced leaders across the continent to adapt to a new transatlantic reality.
By POLITICO
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On point: Berlin State Ballet and American Ballet Theatre stars sparkle at Kazakh Freedom Festival
On two major Kazakh stages — in the capital Astana and in Almaty — the IV Freedom Festival unites some of the most prominent names from the world of ballet.
Star performers from the Berlin State Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre joined forces with Astana Opera and the Berlin Ballet…
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Nvidia’s CEO is named Financial Times’ 2025 Person of the Year. Who is Jensen Huang?
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was named as the Financial Times’ 2025 Person of the Year, continuing the trend of naming artificial intelligence (AI)…
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