Germany’s new leaders want to reform the EU

The SPD, the Greens and the pro-business FDP on Wednesday (24 November) presented a deal to form a new German government, including a European reform agenda that should lead to a federal Europe. “My most important message: the traffic light … Read More

Sweden’s first female prime minister has resigned after hours in the top job

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Hours after becoming Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson has stepped down after losing the Green party’s support in her coalition. Sweden’s first female prime minister, Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, resigned on Wednesday after less than 12 hours in … Read More

Austria locks down unvaccinated as COVID cases surge across Europe

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Summary: –Austrian lockdown for unvaccinated hard to police –Europe again becomes epicentre of pandemic –Austrian anti-vaxxer tests positive for COVID-19 –British PM sees ‘storm of infection’ in parts of Europe VIENNA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Austria imposed a lockdown on … Read More

NATO chief wary of Russian military moves near Ukraine

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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia on Monday to be more transparent about its military activities near Ukraine but he stopped short of suggesting that Moscow might be preparing to invade its former Soviet neighbor. Ukraine claims … Read More

Brexit: EU issues toughest warning yet as talks with UK remain stalled on Northern Ireland protocol

European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic warned on Friday that there will be “serious consequences” if the UK triggers Article 16. The EU has issued its toughest warning yet as talks remain stalled with the UK on the Northern Ireland protocol. … Read More

US, EU deepen alliance to boost ‘underpin’ of global economies: semiconductors

U.S.-EU ties with Japan suggest an increased effort to distance themselves from China. The U.S. and European Union pledged Wednesday to deepen its alliance for the sake of advancing common priorities like artificial intelligence, trade challenges and the “underpin” to global economies: semiconductors. … Read More

U.S.-UK-Australia defense deal a ‘stab in the back’ says France

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A Tomahawk cruise missile similar to those acquired by Australia is fired from the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry. /US Navy/AFP France’s foreign minister says a nuclear submarine deal announced by Australia as part of a new alliance with the U.S. … Read More

Afghanistan crisis shows EU must seek greater military autonomy -Michel

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European Council President Charles Michel pauses for one minute of silence to pay respect to victims of the recent floods in Europe, at the EU Council in Brussels, Belgium, July 20, 2021. Virginia Mayo/Pool via REUTERS LJUBLJANA, Sept 1 (Reuters) … Read More

Analysis: Afghanistan pullout spurs EU to revive rapid reaction force

Belgian army Special Forces are seen during the Black Blade military exercise involving several European Union countries and organized by the European Defense Agency at Florennes airbase, Belgium November 30, 2016. REUTERS/Yves Herman Summary Despite 1999 pledge, EU still without … Read More

Is Europe Facing a New Migrant Crisis?

The swift takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and an upcoming final August 31st deadline for all NATO troops to leave the has triggered panic among European politicians about the possibility of a new refugee emergency — especially in countries … Read More

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