Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s new newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
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Wider Europe – RFE/RL
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s new newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
I’m RFE/RL Europe Editor…
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The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial
Strong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations…
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Israeli military says review into its killing of Gaza aid workers found ‘professional failures’ – POLITICO
While the Israel military stated that it “regrets the harm caused to uninvolved civilians,” it argued its soldiers were conducting a “vital mission” targeting Hamas terrorists and reiterated the claim that Hamas uses medical and humanitarian infrastructure “for terrorism, including…
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‘Bonkers crazypants’: American diplomats shaken by reports of possible cuts
U.S. diplomats were shaken and even panicked during the weekend as a document purporting to be a draft executive order that would radically reshape the State Department circulated and boosted their fears of massive job cuts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports of the document…
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Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria’s Ruse celebrates Easter
People of all ages gathered on Liberation Square in Ruse on Sunday to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ together, a unique joint celebration, as this year’s Easter coincided for both Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox faiths.
The majority of Bulgarians identify as Eastern…
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After remarkable Supreme Court rebuke, Trump administration slams ‘meritless litigation’
The White House slammed the flood of lawsuits against its deportation agenda following a Supreme Court ruling that will temporarily block its efforts to deport Venezuelan nationals in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
The rebuke of the litigation — and the Trump administration’s claims…
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With Trump back in power, World Bank walks a tightrope on climate work
The World Bank has softened its once-vocal cheerleading for climate action as the Trump administration evaluates its support for international organizations and works to cut funding for climate programs.
As head of the largest public development financier, World Bank President Ajay Banga has…
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RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace in Poland
Ministry of DefenceAn RAF Typhoon flies close to the Russian aircraft near Nato airspace Two Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace were detected by British fighter jets in separate incidents earlier this week, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has said.
A pair of RAF Typhoons were scrambled…
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Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women
Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, days after the UK’s Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, thereby excluding transgender women from the legal definition.
With unease growing over what the ruling…
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