Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday accused Russia of planning an “unprecedented” campaign to interfere in the country’s September parliamentary election, warning of a large-scale effort involving illegal financing,…
Category: 3. Europe
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Germany’s budget woes set to return, finance minister warns – POLITICO
In order to avoid a similar fate, Merz — before even taking office — moved to pass landmark legislation loosening Germany’s so-called “debt brake,” overturning years of self-imposed fiscal austerity and allowing for massive spending…
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Europe’s economy barely grew in the second quarter
Europe’s economy barely grew in the April-June quarter as frantic earlier efforts to ship goods ahead of new U.S. tariffs went into reverse and output fell for the continent’s biggest economy, Germany.
Gross domestic product grew an anemic…
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August events calendar for Europe
A bagpiper in traditional uniform performs in Edinburgh, Scotland. August is a wonderful time to hear traditional Scottish instruments such as bagpipes at various events in Scotland such as The Royal Edinburgh…
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Macron tells ministers EU ‘wasn’t feared enough’ by Trump to get good trade deal – POLITICO
PARIS — French President Emanuel Macron said the European Union failed to leverage its massive single market and sufficiently scare the United States into accepting a better deal than the one it reached…
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7 best sleeper trains in Europe
When it comes to railway adventures, there are few things more exciting than falling asleep in one city and waking up in the next, nudging up the blind to see what lies outside. Whether that reveals the golden haze of dawn or a moonlit night…
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EU capitals ask Brussels for nearly €130B to spend on defense – POLITICO
The Commission wrote in a statement on Wednesday that the following countries expressed an interest in taking the loans: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Hungary and Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia, Croatia,…
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18 countries apply for EU billions as Europe seeks to provide for its own security without the US
BRUSSELS — Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of…
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Europe defense fund attracts bids for billions from 18 countries
BRUSSELS (AP) — Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said…
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How the EU-US trade deal extends beyond economics – DW – 07/30/2025
Though the details and effects of the trade deal between the European Union and the United States are just starting to take shape, many European business associations and politicians are already criticizing the agreement as unfair and
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