Opposition to the EU-US trade deal continues to mount, forcing the European Commission to go on the defensive.
Category: 3. Europe
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Brussels defiant against persistent criticism of EU-US trade deal
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Farage compares UK to North Korea in front of US congress – POLITICO
Linehan was arrested by police at Heathrow Airport this week for posts, also made on X, about trans people. Farage said what happened to Linehan could “happen to any American.”
Farage warned the U.K.’s Online Safety Act would “damage trade between our countries” and ended by asking…
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European Stocks Are Forecast to Rise 5% After ‘Stellar’ Start
What are the best European stocks to buy?
The US and European markets have diverged dramatically this year. In Europe, value stocks—companies which appear underpriced—have outperformed. In the US, growth stocks—companies that are expected…
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What Internet-connected devices do EU citizens use the most?
In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used internet-connected devices. But where is the highest share — and what Internet of Things devices are most commonly used?
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Russia's Putin willing to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow'
Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine’s foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia’s war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
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Impatience in Madrid as Pedro Sánchez puts Europe’s inaction on Gaza in the spotlight | World news
Against the scale of civilian slaughter, famine and mounting evidence of war crimes in Gaza, Europe’s political leaders have been passive to the point of complicity, argue many human rights advocates and even former high-ranking EU officials.
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Argentine dance partners win top prize at world tango championship
Leandro Bojko and Micaela García danced off with the top prize in the grand finale of the World Tango Championships at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires.
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Ireland’s motley crew of candidates face Oct. 24 presidential election – POLITICO
Lawmakers from the other major government party, Fianna Fáil, will be asked to choose next week between two candidates: veteran lawmaker Billy Kelleher or Dublin’s former Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin.
Prime Minister Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil chief, is publicly backing…
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Europe in danger, but not alone. Getting serious about our security responsibilities
Good afternoon,
It’s really nice to be in such an incredible environment
And thank you to EUISS for organising this event.
As I stand here today, the ground is moving beneath our feet. I think we all feel it. We all feel it every day by…
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Ukraine to open weapons factory in Denmark – POLITICO
Fire Point manufactures combat drones and cruise missiles, including the Flamingo FP-5 missile, a 1,150-kilogram warhead. Its Danish facility will primarily produce rocket fuel and is expected to open by December.
Poulsen announced the move at a meeting of Nordic and Baltic leaders…
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