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European Commission Pushes New Circular Economy Measures to Reinforce Plastic Recycling
Pilot actions aim to strengthen the Single Market while positioning sustainability as a pillar of European competitiveness Brussels — The European Commission has unveiled a new set of pilot actions designed to accelerate Europe’s transition toward a circular economy, placing…
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The World After the Rules
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas says the post–World War II order is fading, calling on Europe and its allies to rethink security, power, and responsibility. As winter settles over Europe and much of the world pauses in reflection, a stark…
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Swiss Court Takes Up Climate Case Brought by Indonesian Islanders
A landmark lawsuit tests the reach of international climate justice as vulnerable communities seek accountability far beyond their shores As winter settles over Europe and the holiday season slows the tempo of public life, a Swiss courtroom is preparing to…
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SWEDISH CUSTOMS BOARD SANCTIONED RUSSIAN SHIP
Stockholm Signals Resolve as EU Maritime Sanctions Are Put to the Test In the muted light of a Nordic winter, Swedish authorities took a step that resonated far beyond the icy waters of the Baltic Sea. Customs and maritime officials…
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Trump’s Greenland Envoy Appointment Stirs Denmark Alarm
Washington’s choice of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy reignites sovereignty fears in Copenhagen and sharpens debate over Greenland’s future. The quiet stretch between Christmas and the New Year has rarely been calm in Arctic diplomacy, but Washington’s latest…
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Europe Weighs Its Naval Footprint as Red Sea Tensions Test Global Trade
Debate intensifies in Brussels over how far the European Union should go in responding to Houthi attacks on shipping, exposing a broader shift in Europe’s external security ambitions. As commercial vessels continue to divert away from the Red Sea, Europe…
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Britain’s Return to Erasmus Signals a Quiet Reset with Europe
London’s decision to rejoin the EU’s flagship student exchange scheme marks a symbolic step toward rebuilding trust and mobility after Brexit. In a move widely welcomed across campuses and classrooms, the United Kingdom has confirmed it will rejoin the European…
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Taiwan Culture in Europe: A Campaign of Connection and Confidence
Taipei’s cultural outreach across European cities highlights freedom, diversity and artistic exchange, strengthening people-to-people ties amid a shifting global landscape. As winter settles across Europe, galleries glow a little warmer and concert halls hum with unfamiliar yet inviting sounds. From…
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Greece Pulls Hundreds From the Sea as Winter Crossings Surge
A large-scale rescue off Crete underscores mounting migration pressure across the Mediterranean at the height of winter. Rescue vessels cut through rough winter seas south of Crete this week as Greece mounted one of its largest maritime operations of the…
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French Government Seeks Christmas Truce in Farmer Blockades
Paris urges a holiday pause as protests strain transport routes and national supply chains PARIS — As the holiday season approaches, the French government is calling for a temporary easing of farmer-led blockades that have disrupted transport, food distribution, and…
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