The strategy claims Europe is facing “civilizational erasure” within the next 20 years, a narrative that has resonated well with Europe’s far-right leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as well as in Russia. The document also bashes European efforts to rein in…
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EU countries want another defense fund, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
SAFE is designed to help countries jointly buy arms and ammunition from European industry, financed by low-interest loans. Countries had to file national procurement plans this fall, and demand has exceeded available funds, the Commission president said.
The Commission chief used the…
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The EU must stop being ‘the world’s regulator’ – POLITICO
Puzder’s remarks come as the Trump administration launched a series of blistering attacks on Europe in recent days.
Washington’s National Security Strategy warned of the continent’s “civilizational erasure” and Trump himself blasted European leaders as “weak” and misguided…
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Coalition of the Willing calls for transatlantic unity for Ukraine as peace talks accelerate
Members of the “Coalition of the Willing” for Ukraine called for continued transatlantic unity as Europeans seek to exert greater influence in the peace talks with Moscow as Washington ups pressure for a quick deal.
“We are working to ensure that the security guarantees include serious…
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FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over ‘extortinate’ World Cup 2026 ticket prices
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Football fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after the latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate on Thursday.
The governing…
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Zelensky says US wants ‘special economic zone’ in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
ReutersThe US has proposed Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region and create a “special economic zone” in the areas it currently controls, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky said territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remained the two main…
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We must prepare for war with Russia, says Nato chief in stark new warning
Russia could attack a Nato country within the next five years, the Western military alliance’s chief has said in a stark new warning.
“Russia is already escalating its covert campaign against our societies,” Mark Rutte said in a speech in Germany. “We must be prepared for the scale of war our…
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Swiss Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
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Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said on Thursday that they will return the winner’s trophy because Israel is being allowed…
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Budapest mayor says he faces government charges for allowing Pride rally – POLITICO
In March, however, Hungary adopted a law restricting the freedom of assembly in cases involving the public portrayal to children of “divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality.” The Budapest Pride parade was subsequently banned based on the…
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