Articles tagged: Europe

EU relations, individual country relations

235 articles

Europe's warm winter is robbing Putin of a trump card

Ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine, one question has troubled European governments more than almost any other: What happens if Moscow turns off the gas?

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

Return of Donald Trump haunts the Western alliance

The US remains the bedrock of the Western alliance. If that rock began to crumble under authoritarian and isolationist policies, America’s allies would be in deep trouble.

The Australian Financial Review by The Australian Financial Review

Trump says he would end European visas on US citizens planned for 2024

Former President Trump says he would put an end to Europe requiring entry fees for U.S. travelers if elected to the White House next year.  “Wow! “U.S. CITIZENS WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR A VISA TO TRAVEL TO EUROPE STARTING IN 2024.” he posted on Truth Social. “Think of this. We give them everything, including…

The Hill by The Hill

Scholz warns against playing with Europe's security after Trump jibes

Following U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's statements on NATO support, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reaffirmed the alliance's common defense. "NATO'S promise of protection applies unreservedly. All for one. One for all," Scholz said on Monday in Berlin at a meeting with the new, pro-E...

Raw Story by Raw Story

Biden’s D-Day Commemoration in France: A Modern Battle for Democracy

President Joe Biden heads to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The trip underscores his commitment to U.S. allies and contrasts his vision of democracy with political opponent Donald Trump. Discussions with President Macron will include aiding Ukraine and the potential use of frozen Russian assets.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy on Friday

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said that he would meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday morning at Trump Tower in New York.

NBC News by NBC News

Global Tensions and Shifts: A World on the Edge

The article summarizes world news, including President Biden urging Israel to calibrate strikes on Iran, Trump's controversial rally, Putin's warning over Western aid to Ukraine, Japan's political shift, North Korea's drone accusations, Israel-Iran tensions, Egypt's truce proposal in Gaza, Brazil's right-wing electoral trend, Georgian protests, and Ukraine's strategic cooperation.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

World News Highlights: From NATO Membership to Syrian Rebel Advances

The current global news summary includes Ukraine's appeal for NATO membership, clashes in Georgia over EU accession, deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza, Syrian rebels advancing in Aleppo, and an explosion in Kosovo affecting power plants. It also highlights Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's meeting with Trump and the progress of Ireland's general election.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

World in Flux: Leaders, Conflicts, and Resolution Efforts

The summary highlights current global news: Trump calls for a Ukraine ceasefire, Romanian elections annulled, Israeli Gaza hospital strike denial, Trump's plans to pardon Jan. 6 defendants and deport illegal immigrants, Assad's asylum in Russia post Syria's capital fall, and Mahama's election victory in Ghana.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Biden's Farewell Tour: A Diplomatic Odyssey in Rome

US President Joe Biden will visit Rome from January 9 to 12 to meet Pope Francis, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This visit is likely his last overseas trip before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th US president on January 12.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Diplomatic Challenges: Italian PM Meloni's High-Stakes US Visit

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni plans a trip to Florida to meet President-elect Trump, amid diplomatic tensions, after Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Iran. This follows an Iranian businessman's detention in Italy on a U.S. warrant. Italy is urged to reject US 'hostage policy'.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Zelenskiy Seeks Trump's Security Assurance for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stresses the need for U.S. security guarantees to end Russia's war in Ukraine. He urges NATO membership for Ukraine, fearing Russian rearmament without U.S. support. Zelenskiy eyes collaboration with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to forge a 'peace through strength' strategy.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump's Greenland acquisition remarks spark concern

President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire to purchase the island during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, the same day his son, Donald Trump Jr., made a…

The Hill by The Hill

Global News Unfold: Key Developments from Ukraine to Australia

The latest world news highlights progress towards potential peace talks involving Ukraine and Europe, challenges for Australia's PM Albanese, U.S. sanctions on Iraqi banks, and concerns around Russian drone activities in Moldova. Furthermore, Trump shows willingness to meet Putin while Israel receives American-made bombs.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

European Leaders Rally to Support Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed European defense and support for Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and European leaders. His talks aim to advance the European Commission's proposals on defense investment and Ukrainian aid. Further discussions are anticipated in the following days.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump is shaking Europe from slumber

If Europe’s leaders dare learn the tough lesson Trump is teaching, they will restore national cohesion — which prosperity alone is never enough to sustain.

New York Post by New York Post

Macron Foresees Truce Between Ukraine and Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron indicated a potential truce between Ukraine and Russia might be reached soon. In a Fox News interview after talking with U.S. President Donald Trump, Macron stated that European leaders are prepared to offer security guarantees to facilitate the truce.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Zelenskyy treatment angers Canada’s Ukrainians

Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday’s clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

CP24 Toronto by CP24 Toronto

Zelenskyy, Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week.

SunStar Philippines by SunStar Philippines

EU retaliatory trade action comes mid-April: Trump tariffs

The European Union is delaying until mid-April its retaliatory trade action over the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 per cent, senior officials said Thursday.

CP24 Toronto by CP24 Toronto

Trump Warns Zelenskiy on Rare Earth Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy against backing out of a critical minerals deal. Trump indicated that if Zelenskiy withdrew, it would result in significant issues for Ukraine. Additionally, Trump expressed skepticism about Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Danish department determined to dump Microsoft

Jutes revolt against Redmond: Minister for Digital Affairs aims the longboats away from Vinland Comment The boss of Denmark's Ministry for Digitalization says her department will move away from Microsoft – starting with LibreOffice.…

Theregister.com by Liam Proven

The Trump Global Fallout

Donald Trump’s second-term policies have already been detrimental to America’s economy and national security. While his administration has delivered a massive gift to China, there is still a chance for Europeans and others mourning the loss of US global leade…

Project Syndicate by Laura Tyson

Trump Is Creating a Post-Western World

Some might hope that Donald Trump’s alienation of US allies can be reversed under the next administration. Yet regardless of how his trade wars, territorial claims, and coercive tactics play out, the damage to the West as an idea and organizing principle of w…

Project Syndicate by Amitav Acharya

Multilateralism in a Post-American World

Multilateral organizations may be facing their most severe challenges to date, but the multilateralists have not suddenly disappeared. Many leaders still recognize the inescapable logic of the modern world, and bottom-up efforts at rule-making and regional co…

Project Syndicate by Joel Ng

A New Nuclear Calculus?

With Donald Trump's return to the White House having cast doubt on longstanding security guarantees, some policymakers and strategists across the American alliance network are considering whether they will need their own nuclear deterrence. Is the global nucl…

Project Syndicate by Thorsten Benner

Apple won't be fined right away if it misses EU anti-steering compliance deadline

Apple may miss the the European Union's looming App Store anti-steering compliance deadline enforced by the Digital Markets Act — but it won't face automatic fines if it does.Apple won't face anti-steering EU fine if it misses deadlineIt looks like both Apple…

AppleInsider by news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely)

Why the EU should choose China over the US

EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US - especially under Trump’s increasingly dangerous agenda.

Al Jazeera English by Santiago Zabala, Claudio Gallo

Apple again tries to cut third party app fees to avoid EU fines

Right at the deadline to comply with the European Union Digital Markets Act, Apple is making changes to its developer policies. However, it may not be enough to escape the European Commission's ire.An EU flag with the App Store logoSince the introduction of t…

AppleInsider by news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)

The year of the European Union Linux desktop may finally arrive

True digital sovereignty begins at the desktop Opinion Microsoft, tactically admitting it has failed at talking all the Windows 10 PC users into moving to Windows 11 after all, is – sort of, kind of – extending Windows 10 support for another year.…

Theregister.com by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

Europe's AI crackdown starts this week and Big Tech isn't happy

Users and developers struggle to comply as situation evolves It is a little more than four years since the European Union first proposed legislation to govern tech companies that build AI systems and how users deploy them. A lot has changed since then.…<!--#i…

Theregister.com by Lindsay Clark

Europe’s Neo-Con Moment - EU Summit Fals To Get Tough Enough

Last week’s EU Summit in Copenhagen heralds the need for shift towards a tougher European stance on Russia, the time has come for Europe to have its neo-con moment,

Forbes by Mike O'Sullivan, Senior Contributor, Mike O'Sullivan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeosullivan/

EU And Ukraine Deepen Defense Ties To Strengthen European Security

Through continued defense collaboration and dialogue, Ukraine is gradually integrating with the EU as both work to strengthen European national security.

Forbes by Mark Temnycky, Contributor, Mark Temnycky, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marktemnycky/

Europe Fears It Can't Catch Up in Great Power Competition

European leaders have spent years warning that the continent risked falling behind the U.S., China and Russia in the global contest for economic, technological and military dominance, and officials now believe they have reached that point. The mood darkened…

Slashdot.org by msmash

EU probes Meta after WhatsApp kicked rival AIs off platform

OpenAI and Microsoft yank their chatbots, telling millions of users to head elsewhere The European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into Meta after WhatsApp rewrote its rules to block rival AI chatbots including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilo…

Theregister.com by Richard Speed

America has a new clash of civilizations — with European liberals

America is out of the business of giving patronizing lectures to other governments about how to run their countries and trying to mold other societies in its own image… except for the countries of Western Europe.  With little fanfare, the Trump administration…

Vox by Joshua Keating

The Truth About Europe’s Regulation of Digital Platforms

US President Donald Trump claims that Europeans are engaging in "censorship" when they require digital platforms to be transparent about their algorithms and to remove already illegal content. With the US recently barring entry to five Europeans it accuses of…

Project Syndicate by Bertrand Badré

Europe Has Received the Message

Without America to rely on, the EU is gearing up to be a global power in its own right.

The Atlantic by Joseph de Weck

Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France's nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensi…

CBC News

The UK’s Accelerated Decline

President Harry Truman’s Secretary of State Dean Acheson said in 1962 that “Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.” In Britain, it is cliché to echo that claim in one way or another, true as it may be.  The UK has nevertheless continue…

The American Conservative by Azeem Ibrahim

Viktor Orbán has fallen

Viktor Orbán, the European Union’s only autocrat, has fallen. Results from Sunday’s election in Hungary show that the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has defeated Orbán’s Fidesz party — the first election the party has lost in 20 years. Orbán cal…

Vox by Zack Beauchamp

Europe Without America

The Iran war has given European leaders new impetus to plan for self-defense.

The Atlantic by Isaac Stanley-Becker

Send the Frigates

Despite their anger at Donald Trump, European nations have an interest in defending the freedom of navigation.

The Atlantic by Eliot A. Cohen

European sentiments towards the US hit an all-time low

A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl

European Council on Foreign Relations by Jana Kobzová, Paweł Zerka

Will Britain’s next prime minister reverse Brexit?

This was already going to be a week of reflection on the legacy of Brexit. The referendum in which British voters shocked the world by narrowly opting to leave the European Union took place ten years ago this Tuesday. But it’s become more of a live issue with…

Vox by Joshua Keating