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The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.
EU energy ministers back new fund for cross-border infrastructure projects from 2028
The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.
www.euronews.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.
Germany Plans to Work With Ukraine on Weapons
Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
Germany Plans to Work With Ukraine on Weapons and Battlefield Data
Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
(https://archive.ph/qyOkl)
www.bloomberg.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Germany Plans to Work With Ukraine on Weapons
Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
Germany plans to deepen its defense cooperation with Ukraine, including for the first time the possibility of acquiring weapons and battlefield data from Kyiv, alongside a potential peace agreement under discussion in Berlin.
Germany warns rejecting Ukraine loan would harm EU countries' finances
Krichbaum's claim is the opposite of Belgian PM Bart De Wever's, who argues the 'reparations loan' would actually increase EU government borrowing costs
Krichbaum's claim is the opposite of Belgian PM Bart De Wever's, who argues the 'reparations loan' would actually increase EU government borrowing costs
Germany warns rejecting Ukraine loan would harm EU countries' finances
Krichbaum's claim is the opposite of Belgian PM Bart De Wever's, who argues the 'reparations loan' would actually increase EU government borrowing costs
www.euractiv.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Germany warns rejecting Ukraine loan would harm EU countries' finances
Krichbaum's claim is the opposite of Belgian PM Bart De Wever's, who argues the 'reparations loan' would actually increase EU government borrowing costs
Krichbaum's claim is the opposite of Belgian PM Bart De Wever's, who argues the 'reparations loan' would actually increase EU government borrowing costs
EU Pushes Back Against US Effort to Change Bloc’s Tech Rules
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said he would defend the bloc’s technology rules in a rebuke to US efforts to water down EU digital regulations.
(https://archive.ph/uXcQd)
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said he would defend the bloc’s technology rules in a rebuke to US efforts to water down EU digital regulations.
(https://archive.ph/uXcQd)
EU Pushes Back Against US Effort to Change Bloc’s Tech Rules
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said he would defend the bloc’s technology rules in a rebuke to US efforts to water down EU digital regulations.
(https://archive.ph/uXcQd)
www.bloomberg.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
EU Pushes Back Against US Effort to Change Bloc’s Tech Rules
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said he would defend the bloc’s technology rules in a rebuke to US efforts to water down EU digital regulations.
(https://archive.ph/uXcQd)
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said he would defend the bloc’s technology rules in a rebuke to US efforts to water down EU digital regulations.
(https://archive.ph/uXcQd)
Brussels to free up cash, target tourist flats in EU’s first-ever Affordable Housing Plan
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns member countries to take home affordability seriously — or prepare to cede power to far-right populists.
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns member countries to take home affordability seriously — or prepare to cede power to far-right populists.
Brussels to free up cash, target tourist flats in EU’s first-ever Affordable Housing Plan
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns member countries to take home affordability seriously — or prepare to cede power to far-right populists.
www.politico.eu
December 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Brussels to free up cash, target tourist flats in EU’s first-ever Affordable Housing Plan
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns member countries to take home affordability seriously — or prepare to cede power to far-right populists.
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns member countries to take home affordability seriously — or prepare to cede power to far-right populists.
Forget the far right. The kids want a 'United States of Europe.'
On social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
On social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
Forget the far right. The kids want a 'United States of Europe.'
On social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
www.politico.eu
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Forget the far right. The kids want a 'United States of Europe.'
On social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
On social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
Merz compares Putin to Hitler: ‘He won’t stop’
“Just as the Sudetenland was not enough in 1938, Putin will not stop,” Merz told a party conference in Germany.
“Just as the Sudetenland was not enough in 1938, Putin will not stop,” Merz told a party conference in Germany.
Merz compares Putin to Hitler: ‘He won’t stop’
“Just as the Sudetenland was not enough in 1938, Putin will not stop,” Merz told a party conference in Germany.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Merz compares Putin to Hitler: ‘He won’t stop’
“Just as the Sudetenland was not enough in 1938, Putin will not stop,” Merz told a party conference in Germany.
“Just as the Sudetenland was not enough in 1938, Putin will not stop,” Merz told a party conference in Germany.
EU’s vote on Mercosur trade deal to take place next week, Denmark confirms
Copenhagen pushes forward key decision over contentious deal with Latin American countries, despite deep divisions among EU capitals.
Copenhagen pushes forward key decision over contentious deal with Latin American countries, despite deep divisions among EU capitals.
EU’s vote on Mercosur trade deal to take place next week, Denmark confirms
Copenhagen pushes forward key decision over contentious deal with Latin American countries, despite deep divisions among EU capitals.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
EU’s vote on Mercosur trade deal to take place next week, Denmark confirms
Copenhagen pushes forward key decision over contentious deal with Latin American countries, despite deep divisions among EU capitals.
Copenhagen pushes forward key decision over contentious deal with Latin American countries, despite deep divisions among EU capitals.
Germany sending troops to reinforce Poland’s eastern border
Several dozen German soldiers will join Poland’s East Shield in the spring.
Several dozen German soldiers will join Poland’s East Shield in the spring.
Germany sending troops to reinforce Poland’s eastern border
Several dozen German soldiers will join Poland’s East Shield in the spring.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Germany sending troops to reinforce Poland’s eastern border
Several dozen German soldiers will join Poland’s East Shield in the spring.
Several dozen German soldiers will join Poland’s East Shield in the spring.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared the "Pax Americana" over, warning of a permanent US withdrawal from Europe.
December 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared the "Pax Americana" over, warning of a permanent US withdrawal from Europe.
Ten of thousands to protest Orbán-linked physical and sexual abuse cases in Budapest
Viktor Orbán faced a wave of public outrage on Saturday as tens of thousands marched to his central Budapest office after leaked videos from state-run children’s centres showing severe physical abuse.
Viktor Orbán faced a wave of public outrage on Saturday as tens of thousands marched to his central Budapest office after leaked videos from state-run children’s centres showing severe physical abuse.
Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal
Protesters walked through Budapest's frosty streets behind a banner reading "Protect the children!"
www.reuters.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Ten of thousands to protest Orbán-linked physical and sexual abuse cases in Budapest
Viktor Orbán faced a wave of public outrage on Saturday as tens of thousands marched to his central Budapest office after leaked videos from state-run children’s centres showing severe physical abuse.
Viktor Orbán faced a wave of public outrage on Saturday as tens of thousands marched to his central Budapest office after leaked videos from state-run children’s centres showing severe physical abuse.
Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off from the sea".
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off from the sea".
Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, Ukrainian officials and one ship owner said, days after Moscow threatened t...
www.reuters.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off from the sea".
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off from the sea".
By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU is finally playing hardball
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU finally plays hardball
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
www.euronews.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU is finally playing hardball
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
A Continent of Power: Does Europe Know Its True Strength?
Latest episode of To The Point examines whether Europe is really being sidelined by the US and China or just undervaluing its own power, with experts highlighting that it still holds major economic & political strength despite the challenges
Latest episode of To The Point examines whether Europe is really being sidelined by the US and China or just undervaluing its own power, with experts highlighting that it still holds major economic & political strength despite the challenges
A Continent of Power: Does Europe Know Its True Strength? | To The Point
YouTube video by DW News
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A Continent of Power: Does Europe Know Its True Strength?
Latest episode of To The Point examines whether Europe is really being sidelined by the US and China or just undervaluing its own power, with experts highlighting that it still holds major economic & political strength despite the challenges
Latest episode of To The Point examines whether Europe is really being sidelined by the US and China or just undervaluing its own power, with experts highlighting that it still holds major economic & political strength despite the challenges
'We'll concentrate on European military equipment and improve our defence': Romanian president
'We'll concentrate on European military equipment and improve our defence': Romanian president
Romania is on NATO's eastern flank, and it is feeling the heat from drone incursions attributed to Russia, and from the Trump administration's strategic shift away from Europe. FRANCE 24 spoke to Romanian President Nicușor Dan about how his country is faring with these headwinds, and also about tough economic reforms that have put pressure on his fragile coalition government.
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
'We'll concentrate on European military equipment and improve our defence': Romanian president
A Moscow court has issued in absentia verdicts against the chief prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court over their indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, authorities said Friday.
Russia Jails ICC Judges, Prosecutor in Absentia Over Putin Arrest Warrant
A Moscow court has issued in absentia verdicts against the chief prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court over their indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, authorities said Friday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A Moscow court has issued in absentia verdicts against the chief prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court over their indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, authorities said Friday.
Eurobarometer: Trust in the EU has improved more in Hungary than in any other member state
57 percent of Hungarians trust the EU, while only 41 percent trust their government. The proportion of Hungarians with a favourable view of the EU has grown significantly since this spring.
57 percent of Hungarians trust the EU, while only 41 percent trust their government. The proportion of Hungarians with a favourable view of the EU has grown significantly since this spring.
Eurobarometer: Trust in the EU has improved more in Hungary than in any other member state
57 percent of Hungarians trust the EU, while only 41 percent trust their government. The proportion of Hungarians with a favourable view of the EU has grown significantly since this spring.
telex.hu
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Eurobarometer: Trust in the EU has improved more in Hungary than in any other member state
57 percent of Hungarians trust the EU, while only 41 percent trust their government. The proportion of Hungarians with a favourable view of the EU has grown significantly since this spring.
57 percent of Hungarians trust the EU, while only 41 percent trust their government. The proportion of Hungarians with a favourable view of the EU has grown significantly since this spring.
The EU’s Largest Investment Programme Holds Lessons We Cannot Afford to Ignore
The Next Generation EU programme, despite sluggish implementation and limited coverage, reveals how industrial policy can drive green transition—if governments act.
The Next Generation EU programme, despite sluggish implementation and limited coverage, reveals how industrial policy can drive green transition—if governments act.
The EU’s Largest Investment Programme Holds Lessons We Cannot Afford to Ignore
The Next Generation EU programme, despite sluggish implementation and limited coverage, reveals how industrial policy can drive green transition—if governments act.
www.socialeurope.eu
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The EU’s Largest Investment Programme Holds Lessons We Cannot Afford to Ignore
The Next Generation EU programme, despite sluggish implementation and limited coverage, reveals how industrial policy can drive green transition—if governments act.
The Next Generation EU programme, despite sluggish implementation and limited coverage, reveals how industrial policy can drive green transition—if governments act.
A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide.
Cheap online fake accounts make misinformation a ‘thriving underground market’, study finds
A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide.
www.euronews.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide.
Czech Billionaire Wants to Create Europe’s Defense Giant
Michal Strnad said he’s looking at more acquisitions after sales at his company CSG surged because of the war in Ukraine.
(https://archive.ph/YiLDZ)
Michal Strnad said he’s looking at more acquisitions after sales at his company CSG surged because of the war in Ukraine.
(https://archive.ph/YiLDZ)
Czech Billionaire Wants to Create Europe’s Defense Giant
Michal Strnad said he’s looking at more acquisitions after sales at his company CSG surged because of the war in Ukraine.
(https://archive.ph/YiLDZ)
www.bloomberg.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Czech Billionaire Wants to Create Europe’s Defense Giant
Michal Strnad said he’s looking at more acquisitions after sales at his company CSG surged because of the war in Ukraine.
(https://archive.ph/YiLDZ)
Michal Strnad said he’s looking at more acquisitions after sales at his company CSG surged because of the war in Ukraine.
(https://archive.ph/YiLDZ)
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
No, this video does not show immigrants destroying Christmas trees across France
As the festive season gets into full swing in France, a video showing people seizing Christmas trees has gone viral on social media.
As the festive season gets into full swing in France, a video showing people seizing Christmas trees has gone viral on social media.
No, this video does not show immigrants destroying Christmas trees across France
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December 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
No, this video does not show immigrants destroying Christmas trees across France
As the festive season gets into full swing in France, a video showing people seizing Christmas trees has gone viral on social media.
As the festive season gets into full swing in France, a video showing people seizing Christmas trees has gone viral on social media.
EU countries want another defense fund, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that EU governments are already asking Brussels to create a second edition of the bloc’s SAFE defense financing scheme, even before the first one has begun distributing money.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that EU governments are already asking Brussels to create a second edition of the bloc’s SAFE defense financing scheme, even before the first one has begun distributing money.
EU countries want another defense fund, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that EU governments are already asking Brussels to create a second edition of the bloc’s SAFE defense financing scheme, even before the first one has begun distributing money.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
EU countries want another defense fund, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that EU governments are already asking Brussels to create a second edition of the bloc’s SAFE defense financing scheme, even before the first one has begun distributing money.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that EU governments are already asking Brussels to create a second edition of the bloc’s SAFE defense financing scheme, even before the first one has begun distributing money.
Don’t meddle in European democracy, von der Leyen tells Trump
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
Don’t meddle in European democracy, von der Leyen tells Trump
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Don’t meddle in European democracy, von der Leyen tells Trump
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc
EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc
www.the-independent.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc