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EU moves to reassure Ukraine of ‘unwavering support’ after Trump win
Borrell, the first top EU official to visit Kyiv since Donald Trump's win, said that the purpose of his visit was to stress EU support for Ukraine, as its war with Russia nears 1,000 days.
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Jewish students prevent Austrian far-right speaker laying Kristallnacht wreath
In a tense standoff, a protester told Walter Rosenkranz: "We do not want you to spit in our ancestors' faces".
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US charges Iranian man in plot to kill Donald Trump
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement carried by Iranian mediathat the claim was a "repulsive" plot by Israel and Iranian opposition outside the country to "complicate matters between America and Iran."
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EU chief suggested to Trump buying US gas instead of Russia’s
With Trump headed back to the White House after a campaign loaded with threats of steep tariffs on foreign goods, the European Union wants to avoid a damaging trade war with its biggest ally.
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Trump’s shadow hangs over EU leaders’ meeting in Budapest
“[Trump] will come with trade ideas. We have to stand up, negotiate and make a deal. It all depends on how good, how strong we are," said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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German Vice-Chancellor Habeck announces uphill bid for chancellery
"The times of European indecision are over," he said, declaring that he would prioritise Germany’s role in the continent "so that Europe can take action as a player at this world stage."
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The Brief – US Republicans are serious about Europe
Trump is famous for his catchphrase 'You're fired!' Which European leader will survive his presidency?
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Germany’s chancellor signals openness to deal on earlier snap elections
The opposition Christian Democrats had pushed to hold snap elections earlier than initially planned by the German chancellor.
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EU leaders slam ‘anti-Semitic attacks’ by pro-Palestine rioters in Amsterdam
Violent assaults on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam took place two days before the anniversary of the 1938 Kristallnacht pogroms.
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With Trump, there is no way around new EU debt, experts say
The option for new EU funds seems to stand a better chance in light of the second big development of the week: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz firing his Finance Minister Christian Lindner – a staunch fiscal hawk.
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The Trump win and its lesson for EU tech policy
Trump’s win not only reminds Europe that it must be able to stand on its own feet in digital tech. It also illustrates the collateral damage unguided digitalisation can do to societies, writes Daniel Mügge.
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Far-right crowd attacks audience, actors at Sofia’s national theater
The theater’s director Vassil Vassilev called the protest “censorship and open fascism.”
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Time to Move Beyond Network Fees and Focus on Real Digital Growth [Promoted content]
Will Virkkunen finally put to rest the network fees ideas to focus on what really matters for the Internet ecosystem and EU citizens? Information Labs’ research certainly points in that direction.
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United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump’s return to power
A US retreat at the UN could play in the hands of China, which has been building its influence in global diplomacy.
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MEPs question Várhelyi on food labelling and animal welfare, answers expected on Monday
In the 6 November hearing, the would-be Commissioner remained vague on the two issues
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After Trump’s win, many despondent Americans research moving abroad
Late Wednesday evening on the US East Coast, Google searches about emigrating were hitting all-time highs for Canada, New Zealand and Australia, according to a Google official.
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Israel says sending rescue team after ‘very violent incident’ in Amsterdam
"Fans who went to see a football game, encountered anti-Semitism and were attacked with unimaginable cruelty just because of their Jewishness and Israeliness," Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
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Trump win will strengthen Patriots for Europe, says ANO vice-chair
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Romanian prime minister being confident Romanians can cross the land border without checks by Easter, Spain stepping up the search for missing flood victims, and so much more.
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Romanian PM confident Schengen land border to apply by Easter
"Discussions and negotiations are still ongoing," said Interior Minister Cătălin Predoiu.
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Lukoil denies sale of Neftochim in Bulgaria to Qatari-British consortium
The Russian company says it's considering options in Bulgaria but has not yet decided.
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