The discussion surrounding the digital euro is strategically important to Europe. On Dec. 12, the EU finance ministers are aiming to agree on a general approach regarding the dossier. This sets out the European Council’s official position and thus represents a major political milestone for the…
Category: 3. Europe
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Lecornu lives to fight another day, but the outlook for France remains bleak – POLITICO
Upon its first reading in the National Assembly, this budget was rejected by 404 votes to one. And the French leader will be hard-pressed to find concessions for the moderate left, appease his coalition and keep his promise to reduce the deficit.
As France’s third prime minister in the…
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Trump dominates in Europe, Europeans tell international POLITICO Poll – POLITICO
French voters were a little less stark in their view, but still 43 percent thought Trump’s victory was more significant, against 25 percent who believed Macron’s election had a bigger impact on France.
In Canada, however, respondents were split. Mark Carney’s victory in April, on the…
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Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks – POLITICO
In discussions now centered on cease-fire enforcement and security guarantees, past support matters less than deployable assets, and Kyiv has adjusted accordingly. Zelenskyy is now leaning heavily on capitals that can bring something new to the table.
“Americans don’t want us, European…
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Portugal braced for mass disruption in first general strike for 12 years
Portugal is facing severe disruption to transport, flights, hospitals, schools and other public services on Thursday, as the two main union federations stage a general strike over unprecedented labour reforms.
The last time the CGTP and the generally less militant UGT joined forces was during the…
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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
John LaurensonBusiness reporter, Lugano, Switzerland
AFP via Getty ImagesShops and restaurants across the Swiss city of Lugano now accept bitcoin In a McDonald’s by a lake surrounded by mountains, in the centre of the Swiss city of Lugano, a customer orders coffee.
“Can I pay with bitcoin?” he…
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Why Trump is Waging a Culture War on Europe
President Donald Trump’s latest round of Europe-bashing has the U.S.’s allies across the Atlantic revisiting a perennial question: Why does Trump hate Europe so much?
Trump’s disdain for America’s one-time partners has been on prominent display in the past week — first in Trump’s…
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“A Tax Plan That Will Blow Up Europe”: Industry Blasts Von der Leyen and Hoekstra as TED Revolt Erupts Across the EU
The European Commission is facing one of the fiercest rebellions of its new mandate as more than 80 companies, trade bodies, farmers’ unions, manufacturers and retailers accuse Brussels of pushing through a “catastrophically misguided” Tobacco Excise Directive (TED). The sector fears that…
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‘He’s going to be next’: Trump threatens Colombian president
President Donald Trump ratcheted up his threats against Colombia on Wednesday, telling reporters Colombian President Gustavo Petro is “next” in the White House’s regional campaign against drug trafficking.
While initially, Trump told reporters “I haven’t really thought too much…
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Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call
European leaders have said “intensive work” will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they…
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