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Pipeline Politics: Druzhba Dispute Rekindles Energy Tensions in Central Europe
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accuses Ukraine of stalling oil flows to pressure Hungary, underscoring how infrastructure has become a geopolitical lever across the European Union. As winter grips Central Europe, the Druzhba oil pipeline has once again emerged as…
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China Tells Europe It’s a Partner, Not a Rival
Beijing seeks to reset ties with Berlin and Paris in a landmark trilateral meeting, signaling a strategic push for cooperation over competition In a carefully staged diplomatic overture that reflects the shifting balance of global power, China’s foreign minister told…
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Rubio Reassures Europe as Transatlantic Bonds Face a New Test
At the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. Secretary of State affirms that Washington and Europe belong together even as policy rifts and calls for European self-reliance shape a changing alliance. In a hall charged with strategic unease and diplomatic anticipation,…
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Thierry Breton Casts Himself as Europe’s ‘Saviour’ Ahead of a Fractured Political Season
Former European Commissioner Thierry Breton positions himself as the architect of a new European sovereignty, urging rapid cuts to strategic dependencies in energy, technology and health as France moves toward a pivotal election. As winter settles across Europe, Thierry Breton…
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Meloni in Addis Ababa: Italy’s Africa Strategy Enters a New Phase
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advances the Mattei Plan in Ethiopia, deepening cooperation on development, migration and trade while facing scrutiny over transparency and local participation. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni used a high-profile visit to Ethiopia to reaffirm her ambition…
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Taipei at the Crossroads: President Lai Ching-te Seeks Deeper Ties with Europe and the United States
A Strategic Interview Signals Taiwan’s Push to Anchor Itself More Firmly in the Transatlantic Democratic Community In a wide-ranging interview published this week by Agence France-Presse, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te set out an ambitious vision for strengthening relations with Europe…
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Storm Nils Devastates Western Europe
Hurricane-force winds and relentless floods plunge France, Spain and Portugal into chaos as emergency crews battle destruction on a day meant for warmth and unity Western Europe awoke to scenes of devastation as Storm Nils roared in from the Atlantic,…
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Greek & Turkish Leaders Meet in Ankara to Ease Regional Tensions
Mitsotakis and Erdoğan Renew Dialogue on Migration, Maritime Disputes and Regional Stability In a carefully choreographed meeting in the Turkish capital in mid-February, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sought to lower the temperature between…
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Poland and Italy Decline to Join U.S. “Board of Peace” Initiative
Warsaw and Rome cite structural concerns and constitutional limits, leaving the door open to future engagement if the framework evolves In a development that signals fresh tensions in transatlantic diplomacy, Poland and Italy have announced that they will not participate…
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WhatsApp Wins Legal Challenge Against EU Privacy Regulators
Europe’s top court opens a new front in the struggle between digital platforms and data watchdogs In a ruling that could reshape the balance of power between technology companies and regulators, the Court of Justice of the European Union has…
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