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Category: 3. Europe
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The biggest pain points for EU leaders at critical Ukraine summit – POLITICO
“I proposed two different options for this upcoming European Council, one based on assets and one based on EU borrowing. And we will have to decide which way we want to take,” she said during a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday morning.
The key to such a plan…
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The US used to lead. It doesn’t anymore.
Mark Ward is retired from the U.S. Foreign Service and worked for USAID for over 30 years.
As news reports on the recent cyclone in Sri Lanka began pouring in, something caught my attention — something was missing from the reporting.
Cyclone Ditwah has killed hundreds, destroying rice…
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In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
Moose Campbell/BBCThe Flamingo missile is a new, long-range Ukrainian cruise missile, designed for deep strikes against Russia with a range of up to 3,000km Jonathan BealeDefence correspondent in Kyiv
We’re driven blindfolded to a secret location where Ukraine is making one of its latest weapons….
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EU wrestles over 11th-hour compromise to rescue summit deal on Ukraine aid – POLITICO
With respect to the Ukraine war, the northerners deny they oppose the use of eurobonds over concerns about the solvency of other EU countries, but argue they prefer the assets because they would provide a greater long-term cash infusion to Ukraine.
“This is not about frugals versus…
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US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet in Miami this weekend as part of the Trump administration’s push to bring an end to nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow, according to two people familiar with the matter.
As President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the fighting…
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British steel still can’t escape Brexit taxes – POLITICO
Despite Starmer supposedly securing a widely-trumpeted exception back in May, those tariffs still remain in place. | Pool Photo by Alastair Grant via Getty Images “We’re not exempting anyone,” European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra told a press conference Wednesday. …
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Migration in Europe: Security vs solidarity? MEPs clash in The Ring
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With the new Migration and Asylum Pact not entering into force before 2026, are these latest measures a necessary response to security…
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Europe tries to step out of America’s shadow — and hits reality – POLITICO
While the American president’s criticism has persuaded the EU’s leadership that making progress on a stalled trade deal with Latin America ― Mercosur ― would be the best way to showcase its geopolitical heft in a region that is increasingly courted by China and the U.S., France and…
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Greek MEP kicked out by party after allegedly hitting reporter in Strasbourg – POLITICO
The report says Pappas followed the two journalists toward the exit and twice hit Yiannopoulos from behind, knocking him to the ground.
The two journalists said they returned to the bar, and as the Greeks tried to leave they bumped into Pappas, who threatened them. An hour later Pappas…
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