Heavy rainfall caused flashing flooding on Greece’s Paros island on Monday, 31 March. Drone footage captures the scale of destruction in the capital, Naousa, with damage to vehicles and authorities working to clear mud from the streets. Schools were closed Monday and authorities urged residents…
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Kommt mit Merz der Nationale Sicherheitsrat? – POLITICO
– Merz plant das Super-Kanzleramt: Der voraussichtlich nächste Kanzler will einen Nationalen Sicherheitsrat schaffen – und damit auch deutlich mehr außenpolitische Macht bei sich konzentrieren. Wie das aussehen kann, worüber CDU und SPD noch uneins sind und welche Köpfe…
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Former acting AG Whitaker confirmed as US envoy to NATO
The Senate confirmed former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, a national security newcomer, to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO amid uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s commitment to the alliance.
Whitaker’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-45 vote…
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Europe needs to act now to ensure its patients are not left behind – POLITICO
The data means large numbers of Europeans living with cancer, cardiovascular conditions and other difficult-to-treat conditions may be missing out on medicines that could help them. Furthermore, they have far less opportunities to access much-needed care.
Alzheimer’s disease — a…
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Who’s up and who’s down in France after Le Pen’s guilty verdict – POLITICO
François Bayrou
French Prime Minister François Bayrou may be the first to pay for Le Pen’s downfall. The centrist Macron ally has been trying to woo both National Rally and moderate left lawmakers to keep his minority government afloat.
Since Bayrou came to power in December, after…
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Security in Europe will mean sacrifices for citizens – POLITICO
The rearmament of a continent is expensive, and citizens must not only understand but also accept the financial sacrifices it will entail.
Failing to bring the public along risks souring attitudes. Voters already feel neglected after years of reductions to public services, and displeasure…
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Plan for Russia to rejoin Olympics sparks disgust in Ukraine – POLITICO
That has triggered a withering response from Kyiv, which wants Russia banished from the Olympics and other international sporting events as Moscow’s destructive invasion drags on.
“We will call on the international community to reject any attempts to normalize the presence of Russian…
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2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea
The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania’s Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.
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l’Europe envisage de cibler les grandes banques et les géants de la tech américains – POLITICO
Jusqu’à présent, Bruxelles a respecté les règles du jeu traditionnelles en matière commerciale, en alignant ses droits de douane sur des marques américaines emblématiques, telles que Harley-Davidson, sur ceux imposés par Trump sur ses métaux industriels. En rendant coup pour coup,…
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Speaker of Ireland’s parliament survives unprecedented confidence vote – POLITICO
Opening the three-hour debate, Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Ireland couldn’t afford the squabbling in the Dáil Éireann chamber at a time when incoming U.S. tariffs on EU goods imperil Ireland’s export-driven economy.
“Our country is facing enormous threats,” Martin said,…
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