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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

EU and South America's Trade Deal Hits a Snag

Lawmakers in the European Union have decided to pause a big trade agreement with South American countries. They want the top court to check if the deal follows EU rules. The vote was close, with 334 in favor and 324 against, and a few abstentions. This deal, known as the EU-Mercosur agreement, has

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Greenland Move: EU Calls for Calm Amid Rising Tensions

The European Union is urging restraint after U. S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on European nations. The tariffs are a response to the U. S. interest in acquiring Greenland, a move that has sparked concern among EU leaders. EU leaders, including European Commission Presi

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

A New Trade Deal: EU and South America Join Forces

The European Union is making a big move. They are about to sign a major trade agreement with South American countries. This deal is a big step. It creates the world's largest free-trade zone. But why now? The EU has been talking about this deal for over 25 years. But things are different now. The U

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Who Really Wants War in Europe?

A journalist has sparked a debate by questioning who benefits from the growing tensions in Europe. Chey Bose took to social media to point out that ordinary people in Moscow, London, Paris, and Berlin do not want conflict. So, why is there a push towards war? Bose argues that a small group of leade

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Who Really Started the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine?

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Big Move: Using Russia's Frozen Money for Ukraine

Europe is thinking about using Russia's frozen money to help Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's never been done before. Some countries, like Belgium, are not happy about it. They think it's risky and might cause problems. The European Union (EU) has a lot of money from Russia frozen in its ba

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Poland and Hungary: A Growing Rift in Europe

Poland's Justice Minister, Waldemar Zurek, recently made strong statements about Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban. He said Orban is closer to Russia than to Europe. This is not the first time Poland and Hungary have disagreed. The latest argument started because Hungary is protecting two forme

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

EU Leaders Stand Tall Amid Criticism

Europe's leaders have been under fire lately. U. S. President Donald Trump recently called them weak and said Europe is struggling. He thinks the continent is poorly managed and can't handle migration. These comments came in an interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns. But Europe isn't taking this sit

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

EU's Money Maze: Ukraine's Financial Future Hangs in the Balance

The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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