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European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius emphasised that the European response to Russian hybrid attacks must be proportionate and severe. He warned that Russia aims to influence European populations and called for a robust hybrid defence strategy, rejecting diplomatic engagement as a viable solution to the ongoing conflict.
European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reported that while the EU is not facing an imminent energy-supply crisis, high energy prices are already impacting nearly 50 million Europeans struggling to heat their homes. He emphasised the need for flexible rules and increasing renewable energy investments.
The European Parliament’s proposed digital levy could generate up to €25.2 billion yearly, significantly exceeding the European Commission’s prior estimates. MEP Danuše Nerudová highlighted the broader tax base considered, which includes online gambling and digital services, amid ongoing negotiations for the EU’s long-term budget.
Politics dominate European news this morning, with reports that Germany will hold snap elections in February following the collapse of the coalition government.
The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing fears over suspected “anti-Israeli” violence at football matches continue to fill the news sites.
A snapshot of the headlines across the European newspapers and media sites.
There’s ongoing coverage of the devastating floods in Spain, as anger continues to grow over the government’s handling of the crisis – and ahead of warnings of more potential floods.
Coverage of the latest from the Russia-Ukraine war is heavily covered across a variety of European newspapers as well as upcoming meetings between European leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025.
Tourism, crime and fears over football violence tonight dominate the headlines.
Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in…
Israeli thugs attacked Dutch residents in Amsterdam for supporting Palestinian flags. The supporters of Maccabi…
Germany’s governing coalition is on the brink of collapse after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, triggering a political crisis. Scholz, leader of the Social Democrats (SPD), announced that he had lost trust in Lindner, who heads the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and is part of the coalition.
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