- Quebec Liberal Party presents itself as the only federalist choice ahead of election
- Treasury Department to use Iranian assets for US Gulf ally recovery efforts
- Naked tourist detained by police after attempting to fight in Ibiza
- Allied troops commemorate 82nd anniversary of D-Day landings in France
- Community in London, Ont., commemorates five years since attack on Muslim family
- Graham Platner faces fresh controversy ahead of Maine Senate primary
- Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian baby in occupied West Bank shooting
- Us defence secretary urges european allies to enhance conventional defence
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US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Pudzer has stated that President Trump remains deeply dissatisfied with European nations over their refusal to assist during the Iran conflict. The US expects European allies to permit access to military bases, prompting questions about transatlantic reliability and damaging relations further.
EU institutional leaders and approximately 30 European heads of state will meet with six Western Balkan leaders today in Montenegro. This bi-annual summit aims to expedite the countries’ EU accession bids, highlighting Montenegro and Albania as potential frontrunners for membership.
Germany’s political landscape faces a critical juncture as the government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, navigates a historic low. With diminishing credibility in international affairs and an urgent need for economic revitalisation, Germany’s ability to lead Europe hinges on regaining competitiveness, enhancing security, and fostering innovation.
Lawmakers at the European Parliament are struggling to agree on the design of the digital euro, jeopardising its legislative path. Rapporteur Fernando Navarrete proposed an offline “e-cash” model, while some factions back user accounts on the ECB ledger. S&D’s Nikos Papandreou emphasised the need for payment sovereignty amid geopolitical change.
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña urged the European Union to implement the recently signed free trade agreement with Mercosur without delay, warning that stalling it amid rising geopolitical tensions would be a strategic mistake.
Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, urged European leaders to heed Mario Draghi’s call for radical EU reforms amid challenges from global tariffs, as the bloc prepares for a crucial informal meeting next week in Belgium.
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of “making money on war crimes,” citing allegations of Russian forces using Starlink for drone operations in Ukraine. This follows evidence suggesting a significant increase in Russian drone attacks enabled by the technology.
Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will support the Olympic delegation during the Winter Olympics in Milan. This matters now due to controversy surrounding ICE’s recent actions in the U.S.
Former Italian PM Mario Draghi warns that the current world order is “dead,” urging Europe…
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