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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

The EU is preparing to slam the door on Trump and cling to multilateralism

EU leaders prioritize multilateralism and rules-based order while addressing energy price surges and geopolitical instability driven by US-Iran conflict and Trump's foreign policy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Hungary's Orban says he won't back down and allow EU's 90bn loan to Ukraine Europe live

Lithuanian President Nauseda warns that Middle East events risk overshadowing Ukraine's war, urging stronger EU sanctions and the 20th sanctions package while Russia stalls peace talks to occupy more territory.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Hungary's Orban to face pressure over Ukraine loan veto at EU summit

Viktor Orban blocks a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, demanding repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline supplying Russian oil to Hungary before approving the funds.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

EU leaders slam Hungary's Orban for blocking Ukraine aid package

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks a $103 billion EU aid package for Ukraine, citing a pipeline dispute and undermining EU decision-making credibility during Russia's ongoing war.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Rising energy prices: Limited measures expected - but Government rules out Russia-Ukraine crisis style support package

Ireland's government plans short-term, limited cost-of-living measures in response to geopolitical tensions, rejecting large-scale intervention like those following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Gas prices surge 35pc after Gulf attack as Trump threatens Iran retaliation; Taoiseach says Israeli strike on Iran gas field 'utterly unacceptable'

The Irish government will introduce limited, short-term energy price intervention measures within a week in response to Iran conflict impacts, ruling out large-scale support comparable to post-Ukraine 2022 responses.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
44 minutes ago

Cyprus demands 'discussion' on future of RAF Akrotiri amid Iranian attacks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyprus's president commits to open discussions with the UK about the future of British military bases, citing colonial history and responsibility toward 10,000 Cypriot residents within these bases.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

Cyprus's president calls UK military bases a colonial consequence and seeks future negotiations on their status following drone attacks on RAF Akrotiri.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The EU's Hungary problem won't be solved even if Viktor Orban is ousted

Viktor Orban's blocking of a 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine violates a unanimous agreement and undermines the EU's operational integrity, while Hungary's disproportionate influence despite representing only 1.1% of EU GDP creates ongoing institutional challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Trump wants to strongarm Nato into another Gulf war. Here's why Europe must resist

European NATO allies should refuse Trump's demands to intervene in his Iran conflict, as involvement risks direct military escalation and undermines European security priorities focused on Russia.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Let the people decide': Readers say the debate on reversing Brexit isn't over

The Independent maintains independent journalism without paywalls while UK readers debate whether Britain should rejoin the EU, with 78% believing re-entry is possible despite government dismissal of the topic.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election

Sadiq Khan calls for Labour to commit to full EU rejoin in next general election manifesto, citing economic damage from Brexit and global uncertainty.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Reeves speech had a giant hole: the sky-high cost of energy for industry | Nils Pratley

UK government's growth plan lacks sufficient action on high industrial energy costs, which threatens competitiveness and AI sector investment despite addressing trade, regional development, and planning reform.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud

EU officials offer to fund pipeline repairs to resolve Hungary's veto on a 90-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine, amid escalating tensions between Budapest and Kyiv over oil supply disruptions.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Lithuania faces growing fears of attack from Belarus as Trump will no longer help NATO - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lithuania faces escalating security threats from potential Russian attacks via Belarus, compounded by uncertainty about U.S. NATO commitment under Trump's administration.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Spy chief warns Belarus giving migrants combat training then send them to the EU - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Belarus trains migrants in combat techniques and stages disinformation campaigns before forcing them across EU borders as part of Russian-linked hybrid warfare to destabilize neighboring countries.
fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

The United States loses its status as a liberal democracy: Trump is aiming for a dictatorship'

Almost a quarter of the world experienced democratic backsliding, or a shift towards autocratization, in 2025, and six of the 10 newly regressive countries identified in the research are located in Europe and North America, including G-7 powers such as Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A wealth tax for schools: Frederiksen's shift left stirs debate before Denmark's early election

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's approval improved significantly due to her handling of the Greenland crisis with Trump and leftward policy shifts, potentially benefiting her Social Democrats in the March 24 general election.
#swedish-politics
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fromwww.thelocal.se
3 days ago

What's in the Liberals' 15-point deal with the Sweden Democrats?

The Sweden Promise agreement outlines a coalition framework between four right-wing parties, including the controversial inclusion of Sweden Democrats in government, alongside policies on energy, climate, employment, education, and migration.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 days ago

What's in the Liberals' 15-point deal with the Sweden Democrats?

The Sweden Promise agreement outlines a coalition framework between four right-wing parties, including the controversial inclusion of Sweden Democrats in government, alongside policies on energy, climate, employment, education, and migration.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism? | Ana Schnabl

Slovenia's centre-left coalition led by Prime Minister Robert Golob will complete a full parliamentary term by March 2025 elections, an unusual achievement in the country's fragmented political system.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Swedish parliament set to vote on new work permit salary threshold

Sweden's parliament is set to vote on Wednesday afternoon to impose a new minimum salary for work permits set at 90 percent of Sweden's median wage, with the new requirement in force from June 1st. The new threshold will increase the minimum salary for a permit from the current level of 29,680 kronor to 33,390 kronor when it comes into effect in June 2026, and will also empower the government to exempt work permits for certain jobs.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

'Deeply upset' Drogheda United chair and Sinn Fein TD Joanna Byrne planning to dig in after US owners ask her to resign

Joanna Byrne refuses to resign as Drogheda United director despite American owners Trivela requesting her departure over her Israel boycott comments.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Trump is dominating the war conversation, this should concern us all - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump's policies on Ukraine military aid and Russia sanctions create uncertainty and undermine European security, shifting global conversation away from Russia's invasion toward concerns about US leadership.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ireland's Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick's Day exchange

The 65-year-old taoiseach Irish for prime minister was under political pressure to talk tough to Trump about the war on Iran. But as the Irish Times newspaper noted, he remained effectively mute for the first 20 minutes as the US president held forth on a range of grievances, including the resignation of Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center.
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#us-europe-relations
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Micheal Martin caught between Europe and Donald Trump after president's call for Iran help is publicly rejected

The Taoiseach faces a tense meeting with the US president amid transatlantic tensions over European rejection of military involvement in Iran.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Micheal Martin caught between Europe and Donald Trump after president's call for Iran help is publicly rejected

The Taoiseach faces a tense meeting with the US president amid transatlantic tensions over European rejection of military involvement in Iran.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Conal Thomas: Micheal Martin dodges Oval Office landmines as Donald Trump rifles off Iran war grievances

At a St Patrick's Day meeting in the Oval Office, the Taoiseach defended Keir Starmer while Trump dominated the nearly 40-minute session, speaking for approximately 34 minutes compared to the Taoiseach's six minutes.
#swedish-immigration-policy
#eu-capital-markets-integration
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
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fromThe Local France
3 days ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old Capital Markets Union plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China by unifying fragmented national financial markets and redirecting €10 trillion in citizen savings from bank deposits into investments.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

How Poland went from a post-Communist wreck to one of the world's biggest economies

Poland transformed from post-Communist poverty to the world's 20th largest economy, becoming a European growth champion with over $1 trillion in annual output.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Belgian PM's call to repair relations with Russia to ease energy costs condemned

Belgium's prime minister advocates normalizing EU-Russia relations to restore cheap energy access, but faces criticism from coalition partners and European leaders who warn this signals weakness and plays into Putin's maximalist demands.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Europe's reaction to Trump's war on Iran is a disaster for Europe itself | Nathalie Tocci

Europe's paralysis over Middle East crises undermines its independent global identity and capacity for action, despite internal divisions not always preventing unified responses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing

EU and UK negotiations on a reset deal face deadlock over tuition fees for EU students in a youth mobility scheme, threatening a planned July summit.
Europe politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe's economic miracle | Fortune

Poland transformed from a post-Communist economy with severe rationing to the world's 20th largest economy worth over $1 trillion annually, demonstrating successful prosperity-building strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mr Nobody Against Putin wins the best documentary Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin is about how you lose your country. And what we saw when working with this footage is that you lose it through countless, small, little acts of complicity. When a government murders people on the streets of our major cities, when we don't say anything, when oligarchs take over the media and control how we could produce it and consume it we all face a moral choice.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party and opposition Tisza party held competing rallies ahead of April 12 elections, with Prime Minister Orban criticizing Ukraine and the EU while opposition leader Magyar advocates for European integration and Ukrainian support.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Row over university fees shows UK's reset' with EU may not be so simple

The British government pursues closer EU ties through high-level negotiations, but disagreements over university fees for European students threaten the reset's fragility.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Orban and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and opposition leader Peter Magyar held rival rallies in Budapest to demonstrate support ahead of pivotal elections in four weeks, with Orban facing his most competitive race in two decades.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Row over tuition fees cut for European students threatens Starmer's EU reset

Britain and the EU are deadlocked over whether European students should pay reduced home tuition fees in a youth mobility scheme, threatening Starmer's planned EU reset summit.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year

Kosovo faces a constitutional crisis as opposition parties boycott the presidential election, refusing to allow Prime Minister Kurti's party to control both government and presidency, triggering mandatory new parliamentary elections.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'No strong evidence' that Irish airspace being used by US to attack Iran, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin states no strong evidence exists that US uses Irish airspace for Iran operations, but acknowledges government limitations in investigating potential violations.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Russia works to 'tip scale' for Orban in Hungary election

The Kremlin is allegedly coordinating with Prime Minister Orban's government to influence Hungary's April 2026 election through smear campaigns, positioning the vote as a referendum on EU versus Russia alignment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Home Office U-turn will let some dual nationals use EU passport to enter UK

If you got British citizenship after settling in the UK under the EU settlement scheme, you can travel to the UK using a valid: passport of your other nationality; [or] national identity card from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
5 days ago

Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?

Gaining citizenship through family or through marriage is possible, but if you don't have any useful relatives or an EU spouse you'll be looking at getting citizenship through residency. From residency requirements to rules on dual nationality, every country in Europe has its own way of tackling naturalisation.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Ireland win Triple Crown after victory over Scotland as Andy Farrell's men await Six Nations title fate

Ireland are Triple Crown winners for the 15th time thanks to a 12th consecutive win over Scotland, whose long search for success in Dublin will stretch into its 18th year before they get another chance to end their dismal record.
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#eu-foreign-policy
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
Europe politics

From broker to bystander: Europe's Iran problem

The EU lacks meaningful influence over Iran policy despite being deeply affected by US-Israeli strikes, revealing internal divisions and diminished diplomatic relevance.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
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Iran war deepens EU's internal divisions following Von der Leyen's world order remarks

Von der Leyen declared the rules-based world order finished while justifying U.S. and Israeli military actions, triggering EU criticism over her alignment with Washington and insufficient Trump condemnation.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

From broker to bystander: Europe's Iran problem

The EU lacks meaningful influence over Iran policy despite being deeply affected by US-Israeli strikes, revealing internal divisions and diminished diplomatic relevance.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iran war deepens EU's internal divisions following Von der Leyen's world order remarks

Von der Leyen declared the rules-based world order finished while justifying U.S. and Israeli military actions, triggering EU criticism over her alignment with Washington and insufficient Trump condemnation.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Oil for cash? UkraineHungary tension continues to escalate

Hungary seized $80 million in cash and 9 kilograms of gold from Ukrainian security vans during the election campaign, citing money laundering suspicions while blocking EU aid to Ukraine.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK signs rebooted' defence agreement to protect Irish waters

The UK and Ireland signed a rebooted defence agreement updating their 2016 deal to address cyber-threats and undersea cable sabotage, enabling coordinated responses to hostile activities in Irish waters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Romania's Eurovision song criticised for glamorising sexual strangulation'

The song and its choice by Romania/Eurovision and promotion by those organisations represents a reckless normalisation of a dangerous practice. It's playing fast and loose with young women's lives. The emerging medical evidence is that frequent sexual strangulation is giving young women brain damage.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Ethnic Serbs fear impact of Kosovo's Law on Foreigners

A significant number of Serbs do not recognize the legitimacy of the authorities in Pristina. Kosovo's government insists that the Law on Foreigners is simply a mechanism to ensure that residents have the correct documents. Many Kosovo Serbs, however, are convinced that the measure targets them and is designed to either make them foreigners in their own homes or force them out of Kosovo for good.
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#eurovision-2026
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Serbia imports more arms than other Western Balkan states

An increase in defense spending has been most visible and sustained in Serbia. Over the past decade, there has been pressure to replace weapons inherited from the Yugoslav People's Army, while the political leadership has also recognized the political and symbolic value of such investments.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

EU states must provide proper ID for transgender citizens

The European Court of Justice ruled EU nations must issue identification documents reflecting transgender citizens' lived gender rather than birth gender, superseding national laws.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago

The most unexpected foreign words in Swedish

Swedish King Charles XII was down on his luck, defeated by the Russians and camping out in a place called Bender in Moldova, then part of the Ottoman Empire. The Turkish sultan was getting tired of the Swedes hanging around on his territory, so Turkish forces crowded into Bender. Mayhem ensued. Charles was forced out. What a kalabalik!
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Could Germany adopt AI giant Anthropic?

The US government banned Anthropic from its supply chain after the company refused to remove restrictions on Claude's use in autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, creating opportunities for European competitors.
#eu-sanctions
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials over democratic backsliding

The European Union suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials for at least one year due to democratic backsliding, crackdowns on protesters, and violations of fundamental rights commitments.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials

The European Commission suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to democratic backsliding, mass arrests, police violence, and press suppression following the 2024 elections.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials over democratic backsliding

The European Union suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials for at least one year due to democratic backsliding, crackdowns on protesters, and violations of fundamental rights commitments.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials

The European Commission suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to democratic backsliding, mass arrests, police violence, and press suppression following the 2024 elections.
#european-foreign-policy
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stunned, sidelined and disunited': how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Europe must adopt a realistic, interest-driven foreign policy as the rules-based international order becomes unreliable in an increasingly chaotic world.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be more realistic and interest-driven'

Europe must adopt a more realistic, interest-driven foreign policy and cannot rely solely on the rules-based international system to protect its interests and security.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stunned, sidelined and disunited': how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Europe must adopt a realistic, interest-driven foreign policy as the rules-based international order becomes unreliable in an increasingly chaotic world.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be more realistic and interest-driven'

Europe must adopt a more realistic, interest-driven foreign policy and cannot rely solely on the rules-based international system to protect its interests and security.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Polish firms eye German and US assets as economy booms

Polish companies are acquiring Western European businesses at record rates, signaling a generational shift in how Polish firms view their economic role in Europe.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Poland's Law and Justice party selected Przemyslaw Czarnek as its 2027 parliamentary election leader, positioning him against Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European government.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

This Working Life: 'We should have direct access to patients - we have a backlog for the dentist, and the patient is losing out'

Sviatlana Anischuk, Irish Dental Hygienist's Association president, relocated from Belarus to Ireland at 21 due to political circumstances and pursued a career in healthcare.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

EU urges 'lower taxes on energy' as Irish Government to keep rising prices 'under review'

EU member states are advised to reduce energy taxes as oil and gas prices surge due to Middle East conflict, while Ireland remains undecided on its response.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Your Ancestry Could Unlock an EU Passport in These 13 European Countries

European Union citizenship through ancestry is an affordable alternative to residency-by-investment programs, available through 13 countries including Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, requiring documented European family roots.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Europe becoming arms powerhouse despite increased imports, says SIPRI

Europe's arms imports tripled during 2021-25 driven largely by Ukraine's needs, while EU arms exports surged 36 percent, positioning Europe as a major global arms manufacturer.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Scotland shatter France's grand slam dreams on greatest Six Nations day

Scotland put themselves in contention for a first-ever Six Nations title with a sensational seven-try 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield. Les Bleus arrived in Edinburgh knowing a bonus-point win over Gregor Townsend's men would have sealed them a second consecutive championship and teed them up for a first grand slam since 2022. But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie's team away.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns

The UK should stockpile food due to low self-sufficiency at 54%, making it vulnerable to climate shocks and wars, unlike other wealthy nations that maintain emergency reserves.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits?

European countries have varying language requirements for residency, with Sweden proposing A1/A2 proficiency for permanent residence from 2027, Spain requiring no residency language tests, and Germany mandating specific levels for permanent residency.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU membership bid

Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 to decide whether to resume EU accession talks, with a second vote required if membership negotiations succeed.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy

Hungary impounded Ukrainian armoured vehicles carrying millions in cash and gold, arresting seven Ukrainian citizens, triggering accusations of hostage-taking and theft amid escalating Hungary-Ukraine tensions.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: From Golf-gate to the UN - is Phil Hogan's return a political gamble?

Phil Hogan, a former Fine Gael politician and EU trade commissioner, is now a contender for director-general of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation with Irish Government backing, despite his 2020 resignation during Golf-gate.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Adrian Weckler: Getting a dodgy box to watch Game Of Thrones isn't a 'cost of living' issue

Illegal streaming devices threaten Ireland's television industry as pay TV subscriptions decline from 70% to 57% of households, with 400,000 homes using dodgy boxes and minimal political intervention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sanchez the only European leader to take on Trump?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez publicly rejected US President Trump's demands to use Spanish military bases for strikes on Iran, asserting that Spain will not comply with threats or participate in conflicts that contradict national values and interests.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Where does Europe stand on the US-Israel war with Iran?

EU member states and the UK are united in taking defensive measures if a European country is attacked, and in helping the Gulf nations with whatever they can. However, they disagree on Trump's war goals and the extent to which they should support US action against Iran. There will be no unified position on the war. On the other hand, none of the member states will enter the war directly; they will not play an active role alongside the US or Israel.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Czech lawmakers will vote on lifting immunity for populist leader Babis over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers voted on lifting Prime Minister Andrej Babis's immunity to allow prosecution in a €2 million EU subsidy fraud case involving a farm that received improper subsidies.
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Does Sweden need an 'integration amnesty' to stop deportations?

I do a video a day when I'm on my dog walk in Lund, and I try to find different topics to talk about. My son pointed out to me a video from national broadcaster SVT about a guy named Shahdad who came here from Iran when he was 14. Now he's 25 and he was about to be deported, even though his mum has a permanent residency and he had a job, so I did a video on him, because I didn't agree with that.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Sweden to hand out first new repatriation grants

Sweden's Migration Agency approved its first applications for a controversial 350,000 kronor repatriation grant designed to encourage refugees to return home, despite government inquiry warnings that the scheme is risky and counterproductive.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell has used this Six Nations to build a deeper squad while rebooting his team

Rassie Erasmus criticized Andy Farrell's World Cup selection strategy, suggesting his own approach was superior and that Ireland lacked depth compared to South Africa's squad management.
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fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

German Bundestag approves friendship treaty with Great Britain

The Bundestag approved the Kensington Treaty establishing a new bilateral framework for German-British cooperation across foreign policy, security, defense, economics, science, technology, and culture.
Europe politics
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

The posters that helped topple communism go on display in Westminster

Political posters from the 1989-90 Eastern European revolutions distill complex struggles into memorable visual messages that endure beyond their immediate policy context.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Madrid denies White House claim that Spain has agreed to cooperate with the US military'

Spain's Foreign Minister categorically denies White House claims of Spanish military cooperation, maintaining Spain's unchanged opposition to the Iran conflict and insisting any base use must follow bilateral agreements and UN frameworks.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

No to war': 23 years later, Spain's PM revives the left's historic slogan against the Iraq invasion

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez invokes the 2003 anti-Iraq War consensus to build political momentum against Trump's pressure, repeating the historic 'No to War' slogan that united Spaniards across party lines and led to unexpected electoral victory for the left.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Russia's 'Maximalist Demands' Cannot Be Met With 'Minimalist Response,' EU's Kallas Says

EU foreign policy chief Kallas signals openness to direct talks with Moscow on Ukraine settlement if Russia moderates its maximalist demands and meets specific EU conditions.
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