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Bulgarians Protest Graft, Demand Fair Elections Amid Political Turmoil
Mass demonstrations force a government resignation, test democratic institutions, and raise the stakes as Bulgaria prepares for euro adoption. BULGARIA — Streets across Bulgaria have filled once again with chanting crowds, flags, and homemade placards as citizens demand clean elections,…
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Kosovo Heads to the Polls as Political Deadlock Threatens Vital Funds
A snap election seeks to unlock frozen finances and restore credibility as uncertainty weighs on the Western Balkans Pristina — After months of political paralysis, Kosovo is heading to the polls in an election framed by urgency and uncertainty. The…
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Germany Deports Convicted Criminal to Syria Amid Migration Policy Pressure
Berlin breaks with long-standing practice as security concerns collide with human rights warnings ahead of national elections Berlin — In a move that marks a sharp shift in migration enforcement, Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the…
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EU, France, Germany Condemn U.S. Visa Bans Over Digital Policy Clash
Transatlantic ties strain as Washington targets European digital officials and Brussels weighs its response By late December, a familiar tension in transatlantic relations has taken on a sharper edge. The European Union, backed forcefully by France and Germany, has condemned…
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Protests Erupt Across Albania as Corruption Allegations Rock Government
Public anger spills into the streets after prosecutors unveil high-profile graft accusations, shaking trust in state institutions during the holiday season. Public demonstrations have erupted across Albania after sweeping corruption allegations targeted senior figures linked to government power, igniting a…
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THE RIGHT’S LONG WINTER — MELONI, LE PEN, AND THE NEW ASSAULT ON BRUSSELS
From Rome’s governing pragmatism to Paris’s succession plan, a transnational right is testing the EU’s centre—country by country, council by council, vote by vote. By Christmas week, Europe’s capitals are slowing down: parliaments empty, ministerial cars thin out, and the…
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UK Health Minister Vows to Prevent Renewed Doctors’ Strikes
Winter pressures, political tension in Westminster, and wider European security concerns shape a critical moment for Britain’s National Health Service. On Christmas Eve, Britain’s hospitals are once again under strain. Corridors are crowded, emergency departments are stretched, and ministers are…
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Denmark Pushes Back as Washington Names Envoy for Greenland
Copenhagen says the move signals renewed American focus on the Arctic, while stressing that Greenland’s future remains a matter of Danish sovereignty and international law. Copenhagen woke to a familiar unease as Washington announced the appointment of a dedicated United…
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EU Asylum Policy Deal Finalised on Safe Origin List
Brussels seals a politically charged compromise that reshapes asylum procedures across the bloc, signalling a tougher migration stance as implementation approaches. Brussels — As the European Union edges toward the end of a politically intense year, lawmakers and national governments…
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Merz Aims to Eclipse Macron as Europe’s Leading Voice
As French influence wanes, Germany’s chancellor steps forward amid turbulence at home and across the EU. Berlin and Brussels — Europe’s political center of gravity is shifting again. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is moving decisively to place himself at the…
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