For almost 80 years, the US has extended nuclear deterrence to its NATO Allies. But with Donald Trump back in the White House, European policymakers have become concerned about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella. In parallel with…
Category: 3. Europe
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Merz Frustrated With Ukraine Talks as Europe Seeks Sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced exasperation that Europe lacks the clout to force Russia to end its war in Ukraine after the US continued to stall on providing security guarantees or agree on sanctions.
“We are currently unable to exert…
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Belgium ‘concerned’ but undeterred on backlash over Israeli sanctions
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Despite concerns of a backlash from Israel and the US, Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told Euronews the country had no option but to commit to recognise Palestine given the humanitarian crisis in…
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Why growing mosquito numbers are driving the spread of tropical diseases in Europe – The Irish Times
At first, the patient’s symptoms were a puzzle: swelling of the brain tissue and membranes as might be seen with meningitis, but without any sign of the bacteria and viruses that typically cause it.
Medical staff at the hospital on the Italian…
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IFA Is Key Networking Event for Chinese Firms Expanding in Europe, Experts Say
(Yicai) Sept. 5 — The Internationale Funkausstellung, the world’s largest home and consumer technology event in Germany’s Berlin, has become a key occasion for Chinese companies planning to expand in European markets to connect with overseas…
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US State Department sanctions NGOs tied to ICC’s Israel probe
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Thursday for three Palestinian non-governmental organizations participating in the International Criminal Court’s efforts to arrest and prosecute Israeli nationals over alleged crimes committed by the Israeli government in Gaza.
The State Department has…
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Eurazeo-Backed EV Charging Firm Eyes M&A Opportunities in Europe
Electra, a French operator of ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Europe, is looking for opportunities to acquire assets on the continent as difficulty raising funds forces consolidation across the sector.
Changes to government…
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Europe’s monstrous mistake – Euractiv
The EU’s Ukraine policy is currently underpinned by two key beliefs. First, Vladimir Putin is a predatorial, rapacious ogre who is hell-bent on destroying the EU. Second, this monster should agree to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy – whose…
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UK investment minister quits – POLITICO
LONDON — Poppy Gustafsson has resigned as Britain’s investment minister.
The tech entrepreneur was brought in by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year. She is one of the co-founders of Darktrace, a leading British cybersecurity firm.
Earlier this…
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French actress Adèle Haenel joins the Global Sumud flotilla to Gaza from Tunis
The celebrated French actress, who announced two years ago that she was stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”, has said she will set sail for the Gaza Strip from Tunis aboard the Global Sumud flotilla – the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
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