The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, prepare its army to fight a war in Europe, and become “a battle-ready, armor-clad nation,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday, as part of a military spending hike…
Category: 3. Europe
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What Poland’s new president means for Europe
THE PRESIDENTIAL election in Poland on June 1st was a distillation of the political choice facing all Europe these days. Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal mayor of Warsaw, was backed by the centrist, pro-European government. Karol Nawrocki, a…
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What Poland’s new hard-right president means for Europe
THE PRESIDENTIAL election in Poland on June 1st was a distillation of the political choice facing all of Europe these days. Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal mayor of Warsaw, was backed by the centrist, pro-European government. Karol Nawrocki, a…
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A razor-thin victory for Poland’s hard-right will leave Europe more divided
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Poland’s presidential election was a fight between two distinct visions of the country’s future. Our correspondent explains how the nationalist victor, a political newcomer,…
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Poland’s conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM
Poland’s president-elect Karol Nawrocki is taking up a largely ceremonial role, but his impact on the country’s politics in the next five years may be profound.
Nawrocki’s supporters, the national conservative Law and Justice (PiS) opposition, feel re-energised after losing power 18 months ago to…
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Citywire Selector | BNP Paribas AM launches Europe Strategic Autonomy fund
BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched a thematic equity fund aimed at capitalising on Europe’s drive for greater resilience, security and self-sufficiency.
Debuting on 19 May 2025, the BNP Paribas Europe Strategic Autonomy fund targets…
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EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches
Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal.
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UK ban on single-use vapes comes into force to stop children's use and cut down on waste
The UK’s move follows e-cigarette restrictions by countries like Belgium and Australia.
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Europe’s digital euro ambitions: A bid for global currency influence
As global financial power dynamics shift, Europe sees a rare opportunity to redefine its role through a bold digital transformation of its currency.
At a recent speech in Berlin, European Central Bank President…
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