Fünf Patriot-Systeme für die Ukraine – das ist die Zusage von Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius. Das Problem: Die Bundeswehr hat selbst kaum noch welche. Wie die Bundesregierung den Spagat zwischen Bündnistreue und knappen Beständen schaffen will und warum jetzt ein…
Category: 3. Europe
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New round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks taking place on Wednesday, Zelensky says
The announcement comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.
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EU sues France for telling people how to recycle – POLITICO
Under French law, producers of goods like packaging, textiles, phones or even gardening equipment must include a sorting label — known in France as the “Triman” logo or “Info-tri” label — on their products, so citizens can be informed about how to dispose of them…
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EU Expects Little From China Summit in Contrast With Japan Hope
European leaders will meet their Japanese and Chinese counterparts this week, with high expectations for better defense and trade cooperation with Tokyo contrasting sharply with limited hopes for discussions in Beijing.
European Commission…
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We must work with Libyans to stop Putin weaponizing migrants, top EU official says – POLITICO
At the center of the EU’s concern are fears that Putin will do with Libya what he has already attempted in parts of Eastern Europe, where he has waged what EU officials say is a hybrid war on the bloc that includes weaponizing migration. EU countries accuse Minsk and Moscow of facilitating…
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Sleepy summer? 7 times UK politics went nuts over recess – POLITICO
After the whittling down of hopefuls, Liz Truss (remember her?) and Rishi Sunak spent August parading up and down the country delivering the same speeches to party members. Highlights included protestors interrupting proceedings and Truss claiming the “jury’s out” on whether French…
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Western diplomatic chiefs, EU Commissioner Lahbib condemn Israel’s treatment of Gaza civilians – POLITICO
The foreign ministers’ statement came after over 100 people seeking aid from distribution sites and U.N. food trucks were reported killed by Israeli gunfire over the weekend, and as Israel on Monday announced a new offensive in central Gaza.
In a post on social media, Israel’s foreign…
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What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want
European Union (EU) leaders are traveling to Beijing for a summit on Thursday marking fifty years of EU-China diplomatic ties….
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Van Gerwen edges Van Barneveld at World Matchplay
Michael van Gerwen is through to the second round of the World Matchplay despite a below-par display against Raymond van Barneveld.
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What kind of SIM card is best for traveling in Europe?
Question: I will be traveling to Europe for a month. I typically use WhatsApp and FaceTime to call friends and family back home, but don’t want to pay the absurd roaming charges. Does an eSIM card make more sense or should I get a physical…
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