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Polish President to Spurn Hungary’s Orban After Putin Meeting

Polish President Karol Nawrocki called off a planned meeting with Hungary’s prime minister after Viktor Orban met on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

(https://archive.ph/5WTAJ)
Polish President to Spurn Hungary’s Orban After Putin Meeting
Polish President Karol Nawrocki called off a planned meeting with Hungary’s prime minister after Viktor Orban met on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (https://archive.ph/5WTAJ)
www.bloomberg.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum

Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.
Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum
Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.
www.dw.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What Happens to Russia’s Ethnic Minorities After the War?

Mistreatment, exploitation, and Russia’s own history suggest a precarious postwar future.

(https://archive.ph/hImJ5)
What Happens to Russia’s Ethnic Minorities After the War?
Mistreatment, exploitation, and Russia’s own history suggest a precarious postwar future. (https://archive.ph/hImJ5)
foreignpolicy.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Polish city becomes first to break ties with Israel, citing Gaza genocide

Sopot has become the first city in Poland to terminate its partnership with an Israeli counterpart due to the situation in Gaza, which it describes as a genocide.
Polish city becomes first to break ties with Israel, citing Gaza genocide
Sopot has become the first city in Poland to terminate its partnership with an Israeli counterpart due to the situation in Gaza, which it describes as a genocide.
notesfrompoland.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
South Africa Arrests Men Headed to Russia on Army Work Suspicion

South African police have arrested four men en route to Russia on suspicion they would contravene the country’s laws against assisting foreign military forces.

(https://archive.ph/zxQ5h)
South Africa Arrests Men Headed to Russia on Army Work Suspicion
South African police have arrested four men en route to Russia on suspicion they would contravene the country’s laws against assisting foreign military forces. (https://archive.ph/zxQ5h)
www.bloomberg.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Germany, France set date for troubled fighter jet project decision

Germany and France are expected to reach a political decision on the future of their troubled joint fighter jet project on Dec. 17, people familiar with the discussions told POLITICO.
Germany, France set date for troubled fighter jet project decision
Germany and France are expected to reach a political decision on the future of their troubled joint fighter jet project on Dec. 17, people familiar with the discussions told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Germany pushes ahead to become Europe's leading space power

Member states of the European Space Agency, meeting in Bremen, approved a €22.1 billion budget for 2026-2028 – a 32% increase. Germany will contribute €5.1 billion, or 23% of the funds, taking on a leadership role in Europe's space program
Germany pushes ahead to become Europe's leading space power
Member states of the European Space Agency, meeting in Bremen, approved a €22.1 billion budget for 2026-2028 – a 32% increase. Germany will contribute €5.1 billion, or 23% of the funds, taking on a leadership role in Europe's space program.
www.lemonde.fr
November 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Russia Blacklists Human Rights Watch as ‘Undesirable’

The designation bans the nonprofit from operating in Russia. Under Russian law, individuals found to be affiliated with “undesirable” organizations face up to four years in prison, while organization leaders risk up to six years.
Russia Blacklists Human Rights Watch as ‘Undesirable’ - The Moscow Times
Russia’s Justice Ministry on Friday designated Human Rights Watch as an “undesirable” organization.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hungary rejects EU push for media pluralism

Hungary broke ranks on Friday, rejecting the Council’s conclusions on access to reliable, free media, arguing that the EU is overstepping its authority and interfering in media freedom.
Hungary rejects EU push for media pluralism
Hungary broke ranks on Friday, rejecting the Council’s conclusions on access to reliable, free media, arguing that the EU is overstepping its authority and interfering in media freedom.
www.euractiv.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The US State Department has classified state-funded abortion services, including those provided by the NHS, as human rights violations.
New US policy designates NHS abortions as human rights breaches
The US State Department has classified state-funded abortion services, including those provided by the NHS, as human rights violations that it will report on in its annual Country Reports on Human Rig...
humanists.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
EU again keeps Russia outside International Maritime Organisation’s board

A majority of Western countries — led by the European Union — have again blocked Russia from securing a seat on the executive board of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Euractiv has learned.
EU again keeps Russia outside International Maritime Organisation’s board
A majority of Western countries — led by the European Union — have again blocked Russia from securing a seat on the executive board of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Euractiv has learned.
www.euractiv.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Denmark sets up night watch so Trump doesn't seize Greenland while they sleep
Denmark sets up night watch so Trump doesn't seize Greenland while they sleep • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
EU to loosen ‘strict’ state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply, Commissioner says

The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.
EU to loosen ‘strict’ state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply, Commissioner says
The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.
www.euronews.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
EU allies turn screws on Belgium over its tax income from Russia’s frozen assets

European governments are piling pressure on Bart De Wever to allow the Russian cash to go to Kyiv as a mega loan.
EU allies turn screws on Belgium over its tax income from Russia’s frozen assets
European governments are piling pressure on Bart De Wever to allow the Russian cash to go to Kyiv as a mega loan.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Sir Keir Starmer Wants Growth—Perhaps He Should Learn Spanish

Spain's socialist government has delivered economic growth three times faster than Britain's; Labour would do well to study how.
Sir Keir Starmer Wants Growth—Perhaps He Should Learn Spanish
Spain's socialist government has delivered economic growth three times faster than Britain's; Labour would do well to study how.
www.socialeurope.eu
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
ECB Officials Look Beyond Inflation to Bigger Threats for Europe

Europe’s central bankers are stepping beyond their traditional role as guardians of price stability.

(https://archive.ph/SWdgn)
ECB Officials Look Beyond Inflation to Bigger Threats for Europe
Europe’s central bankers are stepping beyond their traditional role as guardians of price stability. (https://archive.ph/SWdgn)
www.bloomberg.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
From Saturn to the Moon: European Space Agency’s €22 billion plan to catch up in space race

These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities.
How the European Space Agency plans to catch up in space race
These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities.
www.euronews.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Social media giants liable for financial scams under new EU law

Platforms including Meta and TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new rules agreed by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday.
Social media giants liable for financial scams under new EU law
Platforms including Meta and TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new rules agreed by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia

Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks

Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks
Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Russians Are Starting to Feel Real Economic Pain From Putin’s War

As President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine enters a fourth winter, Russians are having to come to grips with its growing impact on nearly every aspect of their daily lives.

(https://archive.ph/IxBS5)
Russians Are Starting to Feel Real Economic Pain From Putin’s War
As President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine enters a fourth winter, Russians are having to come to grips with its growing impact on nearly every aspect of their daily lives. (https://archive.ph/IxBS5)
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
EU top diplomat says Russian military size should be capped

Russia should “curb” the size of its army and military budget in order to ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine, said the EU’s top diplomat adding that Western leaders should not fall into the “trap” of discussing restrictions on Kyiv’s army.
www.euractiv.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Poland’s justice minister has confirmed that the government will implement a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) requiring Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other EU member states.
Poland will implement EU court order to recognise same-sex marriages, says justice minister
Poland’s justice minister has confirmed that the government will implement a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) requiring Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other EU member states.
notesfrompoland.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Europe Bets Big on $25 Billion Space Budget Amid Defense Hike

Europe’s equivalent of NASA is seeking €22 billion ($25.5 billion) from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence in space.

(https://archive.ph/2wEXy)
Europe Bets Big on $25 Billion Space Budget Amid Defense Hike
Europe’s equivalent of NASA is seeking €22 billion ($25.5 billion) from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence in space. (https://archive.ph/2wEXy)
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future

For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.
US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future
For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.
www.euronews.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM