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EU Leaders Reject Being Sidelined in U.S.–Russia Ukraine Peace Blueprint
Key European capitals push back as a Trump-brokered roadmap could let Moscow set terms without full EU involvement In a wave of diplomatic unease sweeping through Europe, top officials from across the European Union are voicing sharp concerns over a…
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Centrist Majority in European Parliament Splits Over Deforestation Import Regulation
Political rift deepens as moderates clash over delaying EU deforestation‑linked import ban Brussels — The centrist majority in the European Parliament is facing one of its most visible internal fractures as members struggle to agree on whether to delay a…
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Europe’s Rights Reckoning:
How the UK and Denmark Are Challenging the ECHR With sweeping asylum reforms, London and Copenhagen are forcing a broader debate in Europe over how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) can be interpreted — and whether national governments…
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A Political Realignment That Puts EU Green Policy at Risk
The sustainability vote is changing the game Brussels — A quiet but telling shift unfolded recently in the European Parliament, where a tightly contested vote on amendments linked to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) revealed a new political arithmetic…
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Voices Across the Divide
Northern Ireland MEPs push for observer status as identity debates sharpen In Brussels, a quiet but symbolically powerful campaign is gaining momentum: a cross-party group of Irish Members of the European Parliament has formally requested that Northern Ireland be granted…
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Missed rendezvous in Rome: Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bypass of Italy a calculated diplomatic sign or logistical oversight?
As the Ukrainian leader winds a high‑stakes tour of the EU, the omission of an Italian stop raises questions about Rome’s role in Kyiv’s broader strategy and the alliances reshaping Europe. In a swift swing through Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Turkey’s First Lady Elevates Family Vision at Europe’s Demographic Crossroads
At the “Growing Europe 2025” summit, a bold call from Ankara: rekindle family‑centred policies as birth‑rates shrink and populations age. TOKYO – At a high‑profile gathering of European leaders, spouses of heads of state and government convened within the framework…
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Europe Moves to Redraw Its Digital Rulebook
Paris and Berlin push Brussels toward a lighter, more innovation‑friendly framework as pressure mounts on European tech competitiveness. The European Commission is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its digital and data‑governance framework, following strong pressure from France and Germany to…
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Fault Lines: Europe’s Political Centre Under Strain
As polarisation deepens across the continent, traditional centrist parties struggle to hold their ground against resurgent far-right movements. Across Europe, the political landscape is undergoing a profound shift. Once anchored by sturdy centre-left and centre-right parties, the continent’s politics are…
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Albania Opens Final Cluster of EU Accession Talks
A landmark step-forward for Tirana as Brussels welcomes the opening of the last negotiation chapter — and Albania opens a liaison mission in Brussels. In a decisive moment for the Western Balkans, Albania has opened the final cluster in its…
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