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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Switzerland's Big EU Deal: What's Next?

Switzerland is in the middle of a big discussion. The country wants to update its relationship with the European Union (EU). This isn't just any small change. It's a huge overhaul that covers many important areas like electricity, transport, and money. The Swiss government agreed on this deal last D

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How the EU Can Tackle Big Challenges

The European Union (EU) has some serious issues to tackle. Defense, energy, and research are areas where working together could make a real difference. But there's a problem: not everyone agrees on borrowing money as a team. Some countries, like Germany, are hesitant about shared debt. However, the

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Drones and EU: A Call for Easier Rules and Clearer Responsibilities

Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from

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Oct 01 2025POLITICS

Europe's Drone Wall Plan Hits a Snag

Europe is having a big debate about how to protect itself from threats, especially from Russia. The European Union's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, suggested building a "drone wall" to keep an eye on and defend against drones coming from Russia. But not everyone is on board with this idea. Franc

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Oct 01 2025FINANCE

How Europe Plans to Fund Ukraine's War Effort

Europe is exploring creative ways to keep supporting Ukraine's defense efforts, especially as the U. S. signals a potential reduction in its financial aid. One idea gaining traction is the use of frozen Russian assets to create a loan for Ukraine. This loan wouldn't touch the actual money but would

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Sep 29 2025POLITICS

Unusual Drone Activity Raises Concerns in Denmark

Denmark is on high alert due to a series of unexplained drone sightings at military sites. This comes just after NATO announced increased vigilance in the Baltic Sea area, which includes Denmark. The defense ministry reported drones flying over several locations but did not share details about the n

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Sep 08 2025POLITICS

Europe and the U. S. Team Up to Tighten the Screw on Russia

Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine have pushed Europe and the U. S. to work together on new sanctions. This is a big deal because it's the first time since Trump's return that both sides are on the same page. The EU sent a team led by David O'Sullivan to Washington to discuss these measures. Th

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Aug 04 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Time to Talk Trade

Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, thinks the EU needs to step up its game in trade talks with the US. He believes the EU has been too soft in the past and should be more confident when talking to the US. He wants the EU to work closely with the US, even when things get tough. Klingbeil met w

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Jul 15 2025BUSINESS

EU and US Trade Tensions: What's at Stake?

The EU is planning to retaliate against the US with tariffs on a range of products. This includes aircraft, cars, machinery, chemicals, plastics, medical devices, electrical equipment, and industrial goods. The total value of these goods is less than previously proposed, at around €95 billion. The

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions Rise: US Sets New Tariffs on EU and Mexico

The US is planning to hit the European Union and Mexico with a 30% tax on their goods starting August. This news comes from President Trump, who shared the update on his social media platform. He also sent similar messages to other countries, warning them about even bigger taxes if they fight back.

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