Europa
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Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination
Mass raids, militarized surveillance, and heavy policing targeting Romani communities in Greece highlight a growing continent-wide trend. Where racial discrimination is being recast under the guise of crime prevention and…
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China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying new air defense systems. Consequently, Norinco is exhibiting these products at the Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for these specific defense solutions is…
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Macron Frames Évian G7 Agenda to Keep Trump Engaged at Summit
The 2026 G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, has officially commenced under a cloud of economic anxiety and diplomatic maneuvering. In an effort to prevent an early departure by the U.S.…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the War Between Ukraine and Russia
AI Moves to the Front Line The war between Ukraine and Russia has become one of the clearest examples of how artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare. According to The…
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Ukraine’s patriot interceptor shortage and the limits of western military support
Recent reporting on Ukraine´s diminishing stockpile of Patriot missile interceptors highlights a critical challenge facing both Kyiv and its Western partners. While international attention often focuses on battlefield developments, the…
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A stronger Europe for tougher times
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, delivered a sobering but actionable keynote on the IMF Europe economic outlook 2026. Specifically, speaking at the “One Europe, One Market Summit”…
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How Brexit has made Britain poorer-in charts
the value of the pound fell sharply immediately after the polls closed. According to economic charts, this unprecedented plunge triggered a severe inflation shock. In fact, this initial drop deeply damaged public finances…
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A point of resistance’: the Normandy village that said ‘non’ to Pete Hegseth
Preparations to host the event in this village of 2,000 residents were completely halted. According to The Guardian, a local residents’ association named Langrune en Commun organized the resistance. In fact, they published a 179-word…
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Will the UK’s Defence Investment Plan finally be honest about Britain’s defence?
Britain’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan arrives amid growing doubts about the country’s military ambitions. For years, governments have promised global influence while military capabilities steadily declined. The result is a…
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Germany Drops Jet Project With France in Setback for European Defense Sovereignty
Europe’s ambition to build a truly independent defense industry has suffered a significant setback with the collapse of its most ambitious military aviation project. After years of negotiations, political declarations…
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UK Ministers Consider New Measures to Curb Misinformation During Social Unrest
Misinformation and Public Safety The United Kingdom government is considering new measures to limit the spread of misinformation during moments of public crisis and social unrest. According to The Guardian,…
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Biotechnology May Become the Next U.S.–China Battleground
Biotechnology Enters the U.S.–China Rivalry Biotechnology is becoming a new area of strategic competition between the United States and China. According to South China Morning Post, China’s biotech industry is…
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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Armenia’s parliamentary election has become a defining moment in the country’s post-Soviet history. What is at stake extends far beyond party politics. Voters are effectively deciding how Armenia should position…
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Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to Putin
More than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare direct appeal to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting aimed at exploring a…
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Armenia’s election: Voters to decide on Pashinyan’s peace agenda
Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election has become a decisive test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the political direction he has pursued since the country’s military defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh. The vote…
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Civic Mobilization to Defend Electoral Integrity in Hungary
On April 12, 2026, Hungary’s newly formed Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, achieved a historic victory. Over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his long-ruling, incumbent Fidesz party.
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Why is France so invested in the future of Lebanon?
The upcoming visit of French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Beirut underscores Paris’s ongoing efforts. To restore its diminishing diplomatic influence in Lebanon.
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UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
The recent easing of tensions between the United Kingdom and China marks a definitive end to a prolonged diplomatic “ice age”.
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Russia Resupplies Its Syria Air Base, Hanging On to a Strategic Foothold
Russia is working to preserve its military presence in Syria despite the profound political changes that followed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. For more than a decade, Moscow relied…
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China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition
The label “Made in China” is rapidly evolving into “Made by China” as companies from the Asian economic powerhouse aggressively shift their manufacturing operations overseas. Driven by rising Western tariffs,…
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Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
Russia’s war in Ukraine has spilled over into NATO territory after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the major Romanian port city of Galati. The unprecedented strike ignited…
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EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms
The European Union has announced it will unlock 16.4 billion euros (approximately 19 billion dollars) in frozen funding for Hungary.
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Germany Calls for Cooperation and Fair Competition in Economic Relations with China
Germany Seeks a Balanced Relationship Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche, said during a visit to Beijing that a modern economic relationship with China requires both cooperation and competition. According to…
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France Moves to Repeal Slavery-Era Black Code
France Reopens a Colonial-Era Debate France’s National Assembly voted to repeal the Code Noir, or Black Code, a 1685 royal decree that governed slavery in French colonies. According to AP…
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Confusion over UK sanctions on Russia undermines a Western response that was already too slow and half-hearted
Confusion surrounding the United Kingdom’s sanctions policy toward Russia has weakened an already fragile Western response. Public uncertainty over whether London planned to tighten or ease restrictions created mixed signals…
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The UK can’t break off critical mineral links with China. But it can understand its vulnerabilities
The United Kingdom remains deeply connected to China through critical mineral supply chains, making a complete separation economically unrealistic. Minerals essential for electronics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing are often…
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China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear
China and Russia continue to project an image of closeness, especially during high-profile meetings between presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Public displays of unity often suggest a partnership growing…
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Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy says “time is right” for the country to join the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to European Union leaders stating that the “time is right” to officially begin Ukraine’s accession process. He firmly rejected a proposal for associate membership,…
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Deutsche Telekom estudia fusionarse por completo con T-Mobile en una operación histórica
Deutsche Telekom AG está considerando una fusión completa con T-Mobile US Inc., su filial estadounidense, en lo que se convertiría en “la mayor operación pública de fusiones y adquisiciones de…
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Reforming Europe Under Pressure
Europe economic reforms have become increasingly urgent as the region faces renewed energy shocks linked to geopolitical conflict. Growth is slowing, inflation pressures are rising, and policymakers must respond under…