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9 months ago

Europe Insists on a Defining Role as US–Russia Backchannel Diplomacy Intensifies Over Ukraine’s Future

Europe has spent nearly three years navigating the political, military, and economic upheaval that followed Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Throughout that time, EU leaders have drawn a consistent red line:

Digital

9 months ago

Why AI Must Be Grounded—Not Hyped—to Truly Serve Europe’s SMEs

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at a pace that rivals the early days of the internet. Governments are crafting regulations, corporations are racing to deploy large-scale AI systems, and global headlines continue

Europe

10 months ago

Europe Risks Becoming a ‘Geopolitical Playground,’ Warns Former Croatian President — Says Trump’s NATO Threat Was a Wake-Up Call

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović has issued a stark warning that Europe is at risk of becoming a “geopolitical playground for global powers” due to its fragmented strategic posture and overreliance on the United States for defense.

Europe’s Strategic Drift: How Internal Divisions, Not Trump, Eroded the Continent’s Global Standing

For much of the past decade, Washington has often been cast as the culprit behind Europe’s mounting crises—whether it was Donald Trump’s abrasive diplomacy, U.S. protectionism, or the shifting sands of American

12 months ago

Europe

Macron: Europe Faces Its Gravest Threat to Freedom Since World War II

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning on Monday, declaring that Europe’s freedom is under its most serious threat since the end of World War II. Speaking at a defense forum

1 year ago

Europe

Temasek Expands European Strategy Following Record Regional Investment

Singaporean state investor Temasek is turning an increasingly optimistic eye toward Europe, following a substantial $7.8 billion outlay in the region during its last fiscal year. The investment giant, known for its

1 year ago

Business·Europe

Trump’s Greenland Interest Still a Concern, Denmark Says

Danish officials have warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland — which sparked diplomatic tensions in 2019 — may not be a closed chapter, especially if Trump returns to

1 year ago

Europe·World News

Europe Eyes Minimalist Trade Pact as Most Viable Path Forward with the U.S.

As transatlantic trade discussions intensify, European officials are increasingly aligning around the idea that a “bare-bones” trade agreement may represent the most realistic and politically feasible outcome in negotiations with the United States, according

1 year ago

Economy·Europe

Unprecedented’ Alerts in France as Blistering Heat Grips Europe

As record-shattering temperatures sweep across southern and western Europe, France is facing an unprecedented heat emergency. With 16 French regions under red alert, including Paris, and another 68 on orange, the scale

1 year ago

Europe

Is Europe Ready for Trump’s New Trade Policies?

Europe stands on the precipice of significant changes as it braces for the potential impact of Donald Trump’s new trade policies. The global trade environment is evolving rapidly, and Europe must strategically

1 year ago

Europe·World News

Record-Breaking Pride in Budapest Defies Orbán’s Ban

Budapest, 28 June 2025 – In a historic demonstration of resistance, 100,000 to 200,000 people—the largest turnout in its 30-year history—marched through Hungary’s capital today, proudly defying a government ban on Budapest Pride

1 year ago

Economy·Europe·World News

Can Europe Still Count on the U.S.? Maybe It’s Time for Europeans to Take Their Own Initiative

For decades, Europe has relied heavily on the United States — for military protection, economic alignment, technological cooperation, and geopolitical influence. But in today’s unpredictable global climate, that long-standing alliance is being

1 year ago

Economy·Europe

UAE Strong Sovereign Ratings from Top 3 Credit Rating Agencies Spotlight Economic Resilience

The United Arab Emirates has once again demonstrated its robust economic strength and prudent fiscal management, as the world’s top three credit rating agencies—Moody’s, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings—have reaffirmed the

1 year ago

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