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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

A New Trade Deal: Europe and South America Join Forces

A big trade deal just happened. The European Union and four countries from South America have agreed to work together. This deal will create a huge free-trade zone. It includes over 700 million people. This is a big step for both regions. The European Union had some disagreements. But they managed

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech Gets a Break: EU's New Digital Rules Take a Gentle Approach

The European Union is set to introduce the Digital Networks Act, a new set of rules aimed at boosting competition and investment in digital infrastructure. This act is expected to be unveiled on January 20th. Interestingly, the act is not expected to impose strict regulations on major U. S. tech gia

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

EU and US Clash Over Tech Rules and Free Speech

The European Union is not happy with the United States. The EU's top leaders say the US is being unfair. The US stopped five Europeans from visiting. These people are accused of trying to control what Americans can say online. The EU says this is not right. They want to protect their own rules. The

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

UK's Economic Growth: Stuck Between Brexit and AI Hopes

The UK's economic growth is currently facing a tough situation. The government's recent budget didn't include any big plans to boost the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility said none of the measures would add at least 0. 1% to GDP over five years. This leaves the UK relying on two main hop

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Britain's Big Move: Back to Erasmus After Brexit

Britain is making a U-turn. After leaving the Erasmus program during Brexit, it's now planning to rejoin in 2027. This decision is seen as a big win for young people, giving them a chance to study abroad without extra costs. But there's a catch. The UK will pay £570 million for the 2027/28 academic

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Europe's Far-Right Parties Navigate Trump's Influence

The far-right AfD in Germany is actively seeking a nationalist resurgence in Europe, aligning itself with Trump's MAGA movement. Markus Frohnmaier, the party's foreign policy spokesperson, announced plans to meet with MAGA Republicans in the US this week. The AfD, known for its anti-immigration stan

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Fund Talks Collapse: What Went Wrong?

The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had hi

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Serbia's Students Stand Up to Power

In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallie

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Leader Speaks Up for Stronger EU Teamwork

In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressu

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