Germany is aiming to field the largest army in the European Union with a massive investment. Germany has a complicated relationship with its military, but a war on European soil and a U.S. president less committed to defending Europe means that…
Category: 3. Europe
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EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target
The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.
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Brussels launches Quantum Strategy to stay in global tech race
The European Commission launches its first quantum plan to boost the EU capacities in quantum computing. With breakthroughs in healthcare, defence, and cybersecurity, Brussels is racing to unify efforts, boost innovation, and lead the future of tech – before it’s too late.
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Fourteen member states oppose the Commission's EU budget overhaul
In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a ‘stand-alone cohesion policy’ to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions.
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A l’Assemblée, la droite plus proche du RN que des macronistes
PARIS — Le programme économique du RN est “d’extrême gauche”, mais le parti à la flamme n’est pas “la peste”, avait déclaré Laurent Wauquiez, le président du groupe Droite républicaine (DR) à l’Assemblée, en février.
Et comment ! Depuis le début de la 17e…
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Canaletto’s Venice masterpiece sets new auction record with €37.8m sale at Christie’s London
By Theo Farrant & APPublished on
ADVERTISEMENTA work depicting Venice by 18th-century Italian painter Canaletto has set a new auction record for the artist, selling for £27.5m (€32.6m) – or £31.9m (€37.8m) with fees – at
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Which European nations require women to do military service?
Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.
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How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?
Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?
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Iranian-linked hackers threaten to disclose Trump emails. What do we know about Robert?
Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two counts but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as “Jane”. The heavily followed trial has been running in New York…
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