Thousands of people demonstrated across Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania over the weekend, protesting against rising living costs, education expenses and government policies, as confrontations with police turned violent in several cities.
As Europe faces mounting geopolitical challenges, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that the continent is at a critical crossroads. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Stubb highlighted the stark choices ahead
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Christoph Heusgen, the outgoing chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), delivered an emotionally charged plea for the preservation of the global “rules-based order” during his closing remarks at the event on
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As global trade tensions escalate, Beijing is taking sweeping measures to tighten control over its advanced technologies, critical minerals, and skilled workforce. In an effort to prevent key industrial know-how from leaving
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The US and Russia have begun negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, sidelining European leaders and triggering an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the future of European security. According to
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Brussels is preparing to impose stricter import restrictions on agricultural products that do not meet EU safety standards, mirroring the protectionist stance once championed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to
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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is facing growing scrutiny due to a series of controversial actions that have raised questions about her leadership and governance. One of the
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Italian tax authorities have accused Amazon of evading €1.2 billion in VAT payments, marking the latest crackdown by European regulators on US tech giants operating in the region. The claim, linked to
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European stock markets saw a positive opening on Thursday, buoyed by news that President Donald Trump had signaled the start of peace talks between the US and Russia aimed at ending the
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As leaders from Europe meet Donald Trump’s team in Munich this week, discussions on boosting the continent’s defences are poised to take centre stage. While America’s peace plans for Ukraine will top
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Investment in European defense and related technologies surged in 2024, defying the broader downturn in venture capital (VC) funding across the continent. According to a new report released by the Nato Innovation
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that America can no longer be relied upon to guarantee the security of Europe, citing the need to prioritize domestic borders and the growing threat
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Volkswagen (VW) is grappling with production cuts and a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy as part of a difficult new deal with its powerful workers’ council. The company, once heralded
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China has appointed former ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as its special representative for European affairs, signaling a shift toward a more assertive diplomatic approach with the European Union. Lu, known for
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Sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have taken a significant hit across key European markets, with analysts citing a growing consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political activism. In January, the German
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The European Commission has awarded the prestigious Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal to OpenEuroLLM, a pioneering multilingual AI project. OpenEuroLLM is the first project funded by the Digital Europe Programme
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