What’s not? On a busy day, you’ll face some tough competition to get a table. Your best bet might be to go on a green week when all the members of the European Parliament are in Strasbourg. The tables are a bit tight on the terrace and…
Category: 3. Europe
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Nearly 3M HIV deaths due to foreign aid cuts, study forecasts – POLITICO
Over 10 million more people could be infected with HIV and nearly 3 million people could die by the end of the decade because of foreign aid cuts by Western governments, new research published today…
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UK not retaliating to Trump’s latest tariff threat, chancellor says – POLITICO
Despite the escalation, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Sky News on Thursday morning: “We are not at the moment at a position where we want to do anything to escalate these trade wars.
“Trade wars are no good for anyone. It will end…
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Ceasefire? What ceasefire? Killer Russian drones rain down across Ukraine – POLITICO
“Every day in Ukraine is marked by large-scale attacks with strike drones, mostly ‘Shaheds’ — it was Iran that taught Russia how to produce such drones. No country should have to go through this,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Trump undermines Reeves’ big day – POLITICO
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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy debrief on Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – with the added twist of Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all…
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Trade war snowballs as Trump threatens EU and Canada with even bigger tariffs – POLITICO
“This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Trump said at the White House, even though the measures are likely to drive up vehicle prices. “We’re going to take back just some of the money that has been taken from us,” he…
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Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens | European Union
People in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.
Outlining its first…
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France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine | News
France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’.
Ukraine’s allies from across Europe did not all agree on the proposed deployment of troops in the country to back up an…
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How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy
A just and inclusive society has long been a strength of European countries. The continent is a world leader in advancing social imperatives such as gender equality and, historically, socioeconomic mobility. Yet progress on the latter has…
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