Three Ukrainian nationals have been arrested in Germany and Switzerland on suspicion of agreeing to send parcels containing explosive or incendiary devices from Germany to Ukraine, apparently at the behest of people acting for Russia,…
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China invites UK to its AI summit – POLITICO
British government reps took part in a China-hosted AI “capacity building” workshop in Beijing this week, Zheng said. And he pointed to the delegation China sent to Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s AI Safety Summit in 2023 as evidence of how the two countries are collaborating…
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Germany’s Pistorius warns draft may return if troop numbers fall short – POLITICO
Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011. Reinstating it would mark a major policy reversal, driven by the rising threat posed by Russia coupled with growing worry about the reliability of U.S. security guarantees under President Donald Trump.
Pistorius said the Bundeswehr
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US gets back to EU on trade war ― hinting at Trump’s willingness to find a deal – POLITICO
The letter comes after the Commission last week dangled a list of potential concessions — including regulatory easing and joint efforts to curb Chinese overproduction.
Frustrated with the lack of engagement from the Trump administration, Brussels also put forward retaliatory tariffs on…
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Runoffs, reruns and rightwingers: Europe prepares for electoral ‘super Sunday’ | Europe
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland and Portugal will cast their ballots this weekend in an electoral “super Sunday” that will determine the course of their democracies at a time of heightened political, commercial and economic tensions.
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Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’
The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making.
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Bob W boosts southern Europe growth with two senior hires
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouthern Europe: Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has expanded its southern European team with two new real estate directors, as it targets further growth in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Badis Boudjakdji joins as…
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Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest army – DW – 05/14/2025
May 14, 2025
Steinmeier visits Kibbutz Be’eri, says Germany ‘will not forget’ hostages
Steinmeier spoke alongside Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Kibbutz Be’eri in southern IsraelImage: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa/picture alliance German…
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Brussels announces former EU commissioner as envoy for Cyprus problem – POLITICO
Hahn’s appointment “underlines the Commission’s commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, with the aim of ensuring a functional and viable comprehensive settlement in accordance with the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and in line with the principles, values and legislation…
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