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More than a decade ago, as the EU’s first climate commissioner, Connie Hedegaard helped turn carbon policy into a pillar of Brussels’ power and a point of pride for the bloc.

But now, she worries the tide is turning — with dire ramifications.
‘They should be ashamed’: Green backsliding is wrecking Europe, EU’s first climate chief warns
From wildfires to far-right gains, Connie Hedegaard says Europe can’t afford to go soft on climate while China races ahead and companies like BP backtrack.
ow.ly
August 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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OPINION: Moscow believes it has the manpower and economic flexibility to sustain a conflict that exhausts both Ukraine and Western allies before it exhausts itself.

And unless the West shifts its strategy, there’s a growing risk it could unwittingly play into the Kremlin’s hands.
The West can disrupt Putin’s long game in Ukraine
If the country is to endure, it must be strong enough and armed enough to shape the end of the war on its own terms.
ow.ly
August 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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The major German TV channel ZDF reports on Trump and Elon Musk's connections to putin – absolutely shocking.

The research and interviews with FBI and KGB agents suggest that Trump and Musk are indeed working for putin. (Via Jurgen Nauditt)

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https://www.zdf.de/play/dokus/zdfzeit-106/putins-helfer-100
t.co
May 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In a world of noise, rumours and click-bate I highly recommend the very sober podcasts from Politico - like Powerplay, EU Confidential, Westminister Insider and more. Politico.eu - enjoy :-)
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European Politics, Policy, Government News
Politico.eu
March 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM