Italy’s government has profoundly undermined the rule of law with changes to the judiciary and showed “heavy intolerance to media criticism”, in an emblematic example of Europe’s deepening “democratic recession”, a coalition of civil…
Category: 3. Europe
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Trump will make — or break — Europe’s Russia sanctions – POLITICO
When the EU adopted its February wartime sanctions on Russia, officials omitted a Russian LNG ban, despite mounting pressure from capitals. The reason was the ongoing Trump talks: The EU didn’t want to propose a formal ban on Moscow’s fuel…
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Stop buying American, buy European – POLITICO
“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale. That’s the way to increase the rate of production,” he said.
Macron’s comments come as European NATO…
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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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European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe
European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe
127 350 measles cases reported in the European Region for 2024 – double the number reported for 2023 and the highest number seen in the Region…
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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
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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