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Europe’s Strategic Leap into Southeast Asia
EU Participation in ASEAN Summit Signals a Shift to Multilateralism As the calendar turns to Tuesday a significant diplomatic moment is unfolding: for the first time, the European Council President will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit,…
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Netherlands poised for stronger voice after government paralysis
After months of political gridlock, the Dutch appear ready to regain more coherent influence in Europe — though the next coalition remains uncertain. After nearly five months of political limbo, the Netherlands is showing signs of stepping back into the European…
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Europe at the Edge: Capitals Race to Keep Up as Trump’s Agenda Redraws the Global Chessboard
From trade to security, European powers brace for a U.S. strategy that could sideline their influence — and spark a scramble to define a new role in the world. As the world watches the resurgence of Donald Trump on the…
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Spain and Germany Kick Off Talks to Grant Catalan Official EU Language Status
The bilateral initiative revives a long‑stalled campaign as Madrid seeks to fulfil coalition commitments and secure a vote before year‑end A fresh diplomatic chapter opened this week as Spain and Germany announced the launch of bilateral negotiations aimed at elevating…
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Tipping Point in Paris: Socialists Threaten No‑Confidence Vote over Billionaires’ Tax Demand
With the 2026 budget on the line, France’s Socialist Party forces the government’s hand, demanding a “billionaires’ tax” or face collapse. A solemn alarm bell is pulsing through the corridors of power in Paris as the minority government of Sébastien…
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Germany’s Working Mothers Face a €30,000 Gap
New Study Finds Mothers in Germany Earn Significantly Less than Child‑Free Women Four Years after Birth A recent major study has revealed that mothers in Germany are facing a much sharper income penalty than previously estimated. According to research conducted…
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EU Leaders Weigh 2026 Budget as Europe Leans into Competitiveness and Defence
With the European Parliament proposing a €193.9 billion budget for 2026, EU governments face a high‑stakes negotiation balancing research, industry and armed readiness. As Saturday dawns across Europe, heads of state and government of the European Council are preparing to settle…
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Slovakia Signals Conditional Backing of EU’s 19th Sanctions Package on Russia
Prime Minister Robert Fico pledges support for the bloc’s next sanctions round—if Brussels addresses energy‑cost and automotive‑industry safeguards for Slovakia. Bratislava — In a move that jolts the diplomatic balance within the European Union (EU), Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on…
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Dutch Election Forges Crucial Crossroads: Can Far‑Right Momentum Under Geert Wilders Survive the Backlash?
With the Netherlands heading to the polls on 29 October 2025, voters are torn between supporting Geert Wilders’s hard‑right agenda and turning to centrist rivals amid growing unrest over housing and security. As the clock ticks down toward the 29 October 2025…
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EU Poised to Water Down Major Climate Rules Ahead of Leaders’ Summit
Brussels under pressure from Eastern‑ and Southern‑European capitals considers scaling back flagship legislation on deforestation, carbon pricing and transport ahead of Thursday’s summit. Brussels — The European Commission (EC) is planning to scale back key elements of the bloc’s ambitious…
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