Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, stated that supporting Ukraine is an investment in European security, not charity. She highlighted the need for a strong focus on defense spending, food…
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Top EU Executives Make First Visit to Kyiv After Taking Office
by Eric Alamedaby Eric AlamedaTop EU officials visited Kyiv, signaling strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and European integration. The visit emphasized the EU’s commitment to strengthening ties with Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions. The discussions…
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The Qatargate Files:Hundreds of leaked documents reveal scale of EU corruption scandal
Evidence from the European Parliament’s graft investigation provides a record of more than 300 alleged attempts to manipulate EU democracy. Call them the Qatargate annual reports. A vast cache of…
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After Trump win, EU leaders tackle ‘urgent’ reform agenda
Reforming Europe’s economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump’s US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, ahead of talks Friday with EU leaders…
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The Draghi EU competitiveness report – the reactions
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoMario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of ‘dismissing the ecological crisis’ and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for ‘massive investment’ amid…
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How the European Parliament helps normalize the far right
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoThe European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the right-wing bloc led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, managed to secure high-profile positions on more than a dozen committees in the European Parliament following…
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Understanding the EU’s New Defense Industrial Strategy
As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and U.S. elections draw near, Europe faces mounting pressure to improve its military posture. This week, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen…
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One must not take Trump at his word, says Juncker
by Kane Bellby Kane BellBudapest (5/7 – 11.11) Former European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker defended U.S. President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance last week and warned of his rival Donald Trump’s “incomplete…
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Europe’s New “Iron Lady” Estonia’s Kaja Kallas
by Rio Spencerby Rio SpencerEurope’s new “Iron Lady”, Estonia’s Kaja Kallas, is one of the strongest voices for an uncompromising stand against belligerent Russia. Brussels (30 June – 28). Having grown up under the Soviet…
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We must win. Ukraine will win
Brussels/London (16/6 – 33.33) The defeat of the Russian Federation is a foregone conclusion. It is a reality. It is a must. Victory for Ukraine is non-negotiable. It is an…