Kanzler Friedrich Merz stellt sich vor der Sommerpause der Hauptstadtpresse – in seiner ersten Sommerpressekonferenz seit Amtsantritt. Viel Konkretes wollte er nicht sagen. Von der Rolle als einfacher Abgeordneter bis hin zum Parteivorsitzenden – Merz laviert bei der…
Category: 3. Europe
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Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance
Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.
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Europe’s Russia Sanctions Pile Pressure on Tight Diesel Market
The European Union’s latest round of Russian sanctions have added yet more pressure on an already tight diesel market in the region that is a large importer of the fuel.
The EU confirmed on Friday that it would press ahead with a ban on the…
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Road to extinction? Europe’s birth rates hit rock bottom. These are the least fertile countries
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The latest data on fertility across the continent is not far from apocalyptic.
For the year 2024, many European countries are reporting their lowest birth…
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Fault lines emerge as EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget
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The political battle over Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed €2 trillion budget for the European Union began in earnest on Friday as ministers for European affairs met in Brussels, with initial criticism…
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Forget everything you thought about e-scooting: this racing e-scooter can cruise at 160km/h
The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026.
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Win for the crypto industry: US passed the first major bill to regulate digital assets
Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency’s winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the “crypto capital of the world”.
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Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant
Anna HolliganBBC News, The Hague
Getty ImagesThe International Criminal Court says German authorities arrested Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri on 16 July A Libyan man suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Germany on a warrant issued by the International…
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Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty
A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.
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Modi plans UK visit next week to sign India trade deal – POLITICO
India’s Commerce Ministry has set the end of July as the deadline for officials to get the trade deal signed, a person briefed on the matter told POLITICO.
Two other people familiar with the developing plans, also granted anonymity to discuss preparations, said Starmer and Modi are…
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