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Mark Rutte should stop being an 'American agent' and unite NATO, Charles Michel says
Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."
Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."
Mark Rutte should stop being an 'American agent' and unite NATO, Charles Michel says
Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."
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January 30, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Mark Rutte should stop being an 'American agent' and unite NATO, Charles Michel says
Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."
Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."
Spanish Growth Beats Estimates as France Defies Political Mayhem
Spain’s economy expanded more than anticipated at the end of last year as France kept growing, demonstrating Europe’s resilience to the trade turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump.
Spain’s economy expanded more than anticipated at the end of last year as France kept growing, demonstrating Europe’s resilience to the trade turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump.
Spanish Growth Beats Estimates as France Defies Political Mayhem
Spain’s economy expanded more than anticipated at the end of last year as France kept growing, demonstrating Europe’s resilience to the trade turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Spanish Growth Beats Estimates as France Defies Political Mayhem
Spain’s economy expanded more than anticipated at the end of last year as France kept growing, demonstrating Europe’s resilience to the trade turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump.
Spain’s economy expanded more than anticipated at the end of last year as France kept growing, demonstrating Europe’s resilience to the trade turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump.
‘Emotional traps’ and fake experts: How to spot climate disinformation in 2026
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
‘Emotional traps’ and fake experts: How to spot climate disinformation in 2026
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
www.euronews.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
‘Emotional traps’ and fake experts: How to spot climate disinformation in 2026
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for "terrorism"
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for "terrorism"
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
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www.lemonde.fr
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 AM
A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for "terrorism"
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
EU sends €153m aid to Ukraine, Moldova amid freezing winter, Russian attacks
The EU Commission has announced €153 million in emergency aid for Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
The EU Commission has announced €153 million in emergency aid for Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
EU sends €153m aid to Ukraine, Moldova amid freezing winter, Russian attacks
With freezing temperatures and widespread power outages hitting Ukraine, the EU pledges €153m in aid and delivers nearly 1,000 generators to restore critical services. Moldova will also receive suppor...
www.brusselstimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
EU sends €153m aid to Ukraine, Moldova amid freezing winter, Russian attacks
The EU Commission has announced €153 million in emergency aid for Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
The EU Commission has announced €153 million in emergency aid for Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level for nearly 50 years
Homicides in England and Wales fell to the lowest level in nearly 50 years in the latest sign of decline in the most serious forms of violence, figures released on Thursday have shown.
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Homicides in England and Wales fell to the lowest level in nearly 50 years in the latest sign of decline in the most serious forms of violence, figures released on Thursday have shown.
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Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level for nearly 50 years
Police record rise in shoplifting and big jump in robberies from business properties
www.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level for nearly 50 years
Homicides in England and Wales fell to the lowest level in nearly 50 years in the latest sign of decline in the most serious forms of violence, figures released on Thursday have shown.
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Homicides in England and Wales fell to the lowest level in nearly 50 years in the latest sign of decline in the most serious forms of violence, figures released on Thursday have shown.
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Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in White House - above photo of his granddaughter
Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter
Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter
Trump hangs picture of himself and Vladimir Putin in latest White House redecoration
Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in White House - above photo of his granddaughter
Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter
Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter
Why Europe Needs A New Social Federalism
As empires grab resources and discard international law, the EU must forge a new social federalism—or become a vassal.
As empires grab resources and discard international law, the EU must forge a new social federalism—or become a vassal.
Why Europe Needs A New Social Federalism
As empires grab resources and discard international law, the EU must forge a new social federalism—or become a vassal.
www.socialeurope.eu
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Why Europe Needs A New Social Federalism
As empires grab resources and discard international law, the EU must forge a new social federalism—or become a vassal.
As empires grab resources and discard international law, the EU must forge a new social federalism—or become a vassal.
The Netherlands rethinks its US tech addiction
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
The Netherlands rethinks its US tech addiction
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
www.politico.eu
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The Netherlands rethinks its US tech addiction
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
Dutch society is built on US digital services. That’s now seen as a glaring security issue.
EU moves to blacklist Iran’s enforcer army
The EU is closing in on adding Iran’s feared paramilitary forces to its list of terrorist organizations in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, after France dropped its opposition to the move.
The EU is closing in on adding Iran’s feared paramilitary forces to its list of terrorist organizations in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, after France dropped its opposition to the move.
EU moves to blacklist Iran’s enforcer army
The EU is closing in on adding Iran’s feared paramilitary forces to its list of terrorist organizations in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, after France dropped its opposition to the move.
www.politico.eu
January 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
EU moves to blacklist Iran’s enforcer army
The EU is closing in on adding Iran’s feared paramilitary forces to its list of terrorist organizations in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, after France dropped its opposition to the move.
The EU is closing in on adding Iran’s feared paramilitary forces to its list of terrorist organizations in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, after France dropped its opposition to the move.
MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
www.euronews.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
The EU will double its funding for Greenland and hopes to ramp up cooperation with Nuuk and other overseas countries and territories, the bloc’s international partnerships commissioner told MEPs on Wednesday, after weeks of heightened tensions and the threat of US military action to seize the island
EU sets out plans to double aid for Greenland amid Trump threats
The EU will double its funding for Greenland and hopes to ramp up cooperation with Nuuk and other overseas countries and territories, the bloc’s international partnerships commissioner told MEPs on Wednesday (28 January), after weeks of heightened tensions and the threat of US military action to seize the island.
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euobserver.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The EU will double its funding for Greenland and hopes to ramp up cooperation with Nuuk and other overseas countries and territories, the bloc’s international partnerships commissioner told MEPs on Wednesday, after weeks of heightened tensions and the threat of US military action to seize the island
EU’s Top Diplomat Says Bloc’s Defense Must Be Adapted to Survive
In a speech she raised the ideas of creating European capabilities independent of the US as well as the possibility of establishing an EU military that would be financed and owned by the member states.
(https://archive.ph/6RRPP)
In a speech she raised the ideas of creating European capabilities independent of the US as well as the possibility of establishing an EU military that would be financed and owned by the member states.
(https://archive.ph/6RRPP)
EU’s Top Diplomat Says Bloc’s Defense Must Be Adapted to Survive
In a speech at the European Defense Agency on Wednesday, she raised the ideas of creating European capabilities independent of the US as well as the possibility of establishing an EU military that would be financed and owned by the member states.
(https://archive.ph/6RRPP)
www.bloomberg.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM
EU’s Top Diplomat Says Bloc’s Defense Must Be Adapted to Survive
In a speech she raised the ideas of creating European capabilities independent of the US as well as the possibility of establishing an EU military that would be financed and owned by the member states.
(https://archive.ph/6RRPP)
In a speech she raised the ideas of creating European capabilities independent of the US as well as the possibility of establishing an EU military that would be financed and owned by the member states.
(https://archive.ph/6RRPP)
Italian lawmakers protested in Lombardy’s regional council after reports suggested that United States ICE agents could be involved in security for the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
January 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Italian lawmakers protested in Lombardy’s regional council after reports suggested that United States ICE agents could be involved in security for the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
President Emmanuel Macron will host the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for talks aimed at reaffirming France's support for Greenland’s sovereignty, following recent US threats over the Arctic island that have heightened diplomatic tensions.
Macron to meet leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris
President Emmanuel Macron will host the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for talks aimed at reaffirming France's support for Greenland’s sovereignty, following recent US threats over the Arctic island that have heightened diplomatic tensions.
www.france24.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
President Emmanuel Macron will host the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for talks aimed at reaffirming France's support for Greenland’s sovereignty, following recent US threats over the Arctic island that have heightened diplomatic tensions.
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
Slovakia’s prime minister told EU leaders at a summit last week that a meeting with Donald Trump left him shocked by the U.S. president’s state of mind, five European diplomats briefed on the conversation said.
Slovakia’s prime minister told EU leaders at a summit last week that a meeting with Donald Trump left him shocked by the U.S. president’s state of mind, five European diplomats briefed on the conversation said.
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
Robert Fico, one of the few EU leaders to frequently support Trump’s stance on Europe’s weaknesses, was concerned about the U.S. president’s “psychological state,” two of the diplomats said. Fico used the word “dangerous” to describe how the U.S. president came across during their face-to-face meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Jan. 17, according to two of the diplomats.
www.politico.eu
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
Slovakia’s prime minister told EU leaders at a summit last week that a meeting with Donald Trump left him shocked by the U.S. president’s state of mind, five European diplomats briefed on the conversation said.
Slovakia’s prime minister told EU leaders at a summit last week that a meeting with Donald Trump left him shocked by the U.S. president’s state of mind, five European diplomats briefed on the conversation said.
Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
www.euronews.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
The European Commission suspects that a massive tranche of pro-industry comments on the EU's proposed tobacco tax hike was probably a coordinated attempt to distort public feedback.
EU Commission suspects coordinated interference in tobacco tax feedback
The proposal was swamped with thousands of anonymous pro-industry submissions within minutes.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The European Commission suspects that a massive tranche of pro-industry comments on the EU's proposed tobacco tax hike was probably a coordinated attempt to distort public feedback.
Trump Is Demolishing the Global Order. Here’s What Might Come Next.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
Trump Is Demolishing the Global Order. Here’s What Might Come Next.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
www.politico.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Trump Is Demolishing the Global Order. Here’s What Might Come Next.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
17 experts on how the world moves on from America.
EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US.
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US.
EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US.
www.euronews.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US.
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US.
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
www.euronews.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
France snaps back at NATO chief Rutte in feud over Europe’s defense muscle
Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.
Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.
France snaps back at NATO chief Rutte in feud over Europe’s defense muscle
Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2026 at 3:33 PM
France snaps back at NATO chief Rutte in feud over Europe’s defense muscle
Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.
Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says Europe should stop talking itself down: seven of the Economist’s top 2025 economies are in the EU, led by Portugal. She urges the bloc to build on that with competitiveness reforms and deeper integration, including more joint EU debt.
IMF chief tells Europe to drop the doom loop
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says Europe should stop talking itself down: seven of the Economist’s top 2025 economies are in the EU, led by Portugal. She urges the bloc to build on that with competitiveness reforms and deeper integration, including more joint EU debt.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 AM
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says Europe should stop talking itself down: seven of the Economist’s top 2025 economies are in the EU, led by Portugal. She urges the bloc to build on that with competitiveness reforms and deeper integration, including more joint EU debt.
Commission approves eight more SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn
Commission approves eight more SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn
SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country.
www.euronews.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Commission approves eight more SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn
Stop Killing Games final verified vote count for the EU petition is just under 1.3 million
The team running the Stop Killing Games initiative have given a status update on the EU petition vote count, and it's good news for everyone involved.
The team running the Stop Killing Games initiative have given a status update on the EU petition vote count, and it's good news for everyone involved.
Stop Killing Games final verified vote count for the EU petition is just under 1.3 million
The team running the Stop Killing Games initiative have given a status update on the EU petition vote count, and it's good news for everyone involved.
www.gamingonlinux.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Stop Killing Games final verified vote count for the EU petition is just under 1.3 million
The team running the Stop Killing Games initiative have given a status update on the EU petition vote count, and it's good news for everyone involved.
The team running the Stop Killing Games initiative have given a status update on the EU petition vote count, and it's good news for everyone involved.