He was Brussels’ “chief psychoanalyst,” reminisces one EU official who was there at the time.
“He would talk to prime ministers in a personal, insider way,” said the official, granted anonymity to talk in confidence even after all…
Category: 3. Europe
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Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms – POLITICO
In a world less constrained by international norms and rules, and increasingly governed by sheer power, the strictures that long constrained nuclear proliferation are in danger of loosening — if not untangling…
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Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely … but not impossible. – POLITICO
Those candidate countries include Western Balkan countries as well as Ukraine and Moldova which are progressing well (if slowly) on the EU pathway, but also Turkey and Georgia, which have stalled due to democratic backsliding and concerns over the rule of law.
While some of the Canadian…
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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
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Santorini volcano probed for clues about next big explosion
Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter
BBC/Kevin ChurchA huge eruption in 1600 BCE left the crater rim and central depression that formed Santorini Perched on top of Santorini’s sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk of an almighty…
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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Lucy Clarke-BillingsBBC News
ReutersUkraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, which has now expired.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops had violated the ceasefire nearly 3,000…
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Industry and Policy Leaders on Building Europe’s Semiconductor Future · EMSNow
Insights from the ISS Europe 2025 Press Briefing in Sopot
At the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025, held in Sopot, Poland, senior leaders from government, industry, and the investment community came together to share…
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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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For Ukraine’s ‘Coalition Of The Willing,’ The Difficult Task Of Making Plans Without Plans For Peace
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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