Ammori argued the move by the Home Office disproportionately interfered with freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, which the court concurred with. Judges also said the ban was not consistent with the government’s policy to limit the ability to declare groups as terrorist…
Category: 3. Europe
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We war-gamed a Russian attack on NATO. Here’s what happened next.
Imagine Ukraine is forced into a peace deal later this year. In the aftermath, Russian troops conduct military exercises in neighboring Belarus, then stay put, massed along the Lithuanian border despite Moscow’s assurances that they would be pulling out.
A video begins circulating online,…
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French and German voters balk at sending peacekeepers to Ukraine – POLITICO
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that a multinational peacekeeping force would be “vital” in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised his country’s support for Ukraine following any peace agreement, but it remains unclear whether…
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Europe needs cyber weapons, says EU tech chief – POLITICO
MUNICH — Europe must be able to strike back in cyberspace, as the strategy to deter adversaries is no longer enough, the EU executive’s tech and security chief told POLITICO.
“It’s not enough that we are just defending … We also have to have…
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Europe’s China shock worsens as trade deficit widens – POLITICO
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning estimates that a quarter of the country’s exports are “directly threatened” by Chinese competition. For Germany, that number rises to a third. The advisory body has recommended that the EU retaliate with a weaker euro — which would…
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Portugal’s PM has had a terrible week — and it’s only getting worse
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is under pressure over his government’s handling of the storms that have wreaked havoc across the country for several weeks.
At least 16 people have died as a result of the fierce cyclones that have battered the Atlantic nation since late January,…
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Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before Munich security conference
Rubio is expected to avoid taking Vance’s abrasive approach from last year but, when asked if he was planning to be more conciliatory, he told reporters that Europeans “want to know where we’re going, where we’d like to go, where we’d like to go with them”.
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One in three Germans welcome killer robots – POLITICO
The results suggest a cultural shift, as the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz no longer explicitly excludes lethal decisions without human checks.
It also puts Germany in a different category than some of its allies: In the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and France, 26…
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The Commission sets up the European Ocean Board and calls for experts to advise on ocean policy
The European Commission is calling for applications for the High-Level European Ocean Board, a new expert group established under the European Ocean Pact.
The call for applications is open for a period of four weeks, offering professionals and organisations the opportunity to help shape the…
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Joint Statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Šuica and Lahbib on the Israeli Security Cabinet decision to amend the land registration and property acquisition procedures in the West Bank
The new steps approved by Israel’s security cabinet for the West Bank are counterproductive and incompatible with international law. They risk undermining ongoing international efforts aimed at stabilization and the advancement of peaceful efforts in the region.
The EU has a long-standing…
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