Maria Tadeo
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Drama averted at NATO. After calling for an exemption to the 5% new spending target, Spanish sources say NATO will indeed provide “flexibility” to Madrid. This was communicated via letter from Rutte. Spanish say no issues approving Allied declaration as a result, per sources.
June 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Drama averted at NATO. After calling for an exemption to the 5% new spending target, Spanish sources say NATO will indeed provide “flexibility” to Madrid. This was communicated via letter from Rutte. Spanish say no issues approving Allied declaration as a result, per sources.
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Von der Leyen out now with a statement that tries to walk a fine line between support (“Iran must never acquire the bomb”) and veiled criticism (“respect for international law is critical”) of US actions
June 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Von der Leyen out now with a statement that tries to walk a fine line between support (“Iran must never acquire the bomb”) and veiled criticism (“respect for international law is critical”) of US actions
Spanish are serious about their rejection to 5%. They argue it will rush off-the-shelf purchases, making a mess of interoperability and undermine made in Europe. Funding at EU-level unresolved. And - food for thought - target incompatible with the European welfare state. See you at The Hague
June 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Spanish are serious about their rejection to 5%. They argue it will rush off-the-shelf purchases, making a mess of interoperability and undermine made in Europe. Funding at EU-level unresolved. And - food for thought - target incompatible with the European welfare state. See you at The Hague
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Israel approved plans on Monday to take full control of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified period, according to two Israeli officials.
May 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Israel approved plans on Monday to take full control of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified period, according to two Israeli officials.
«Asked whether he would accept a 10 per cent levy as a floor in trade talks, Sefcovic said the EU regarded that as a “very high level”, suggesting that the bloc would not settle for a deal that kept tariffs at that level.»
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Europe ready to make Trump a €50bn trade offer, says EU negotiator
Maroš Šefčovič tells FT of ‘certain progress’ but warns bloc will not settle for higher US tariff baseline
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May 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
«Asked whether he would accept a 10 per cent levy as a floor in trade talks, Sefcovic said the EU regarded that as a “very high level”, suggesting that the bloc would not settle for a deal that kept tariffs at that level.»
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"That said, the notion of recession is less well-defined in European countries with low potential growth ... [there is] a low bar for a technical recession in Europe."
Ouch, Goldman Sachs. Too mean.
Ouch, Goldman Sachs. Too mean.
April 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
"That said, the notion of recession is less well-defined in European countries with low potential growth ... [there is] a low bar for a technical recession in Europe."
Ouch, Goldman Sachs. Too mean.
Ouch, Goldman Sachs. Too mean.
Spanish PM confirms what sources had briefed earlier - in the space of five seconds, 15 GW were “suddenly lost” from system or the equivalent of 60% of total energy demand at that time. Drop led to worst blackout in modern history. PM says not ruling out any scenario.
April 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Spanish PM confirms what sources had briefed earlier - in the space of five seconds, 15 GW were “suddenly lost” from system or the equivalent of 60% of total energy demand at that time. Drop led to worst blackout in modern history. PM says not ruling out any scenario.
Von der Leyen met Trump very briefly on the sidelines. No bilateral sitdown expected today. Top spox say they “agreed to meet” without providing further details on timing or format. A separate official told me you don’t solve a trade spat during a funeral. It was an icebreaker.
April 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Von der Leyen met Trump very briefly on the sidelines. No bilateral sitdown expected today. Top spox say they “agreed to meet” without providing further details on timing or format. A separate official told me you don’t solve a trade spat during a funeral. It was an icebreaker.
Tras el muy comentado viaje de Pedro Sánchez a Pekín, mi entrevista con el ministro de exteriores Albares. Estados Unidos, China y una política exterior que no quieren elegir bandos. Sin embargo la política comercial y la guerra arancelaria arrastra al desacople.
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«Nuestra política exterior es global y con identidad propia», una conversación con José Manuel Albares - El Grand Continent
Mientras que la «pausa» en la guerra comercial de Trump salva —parcial y temporalmente— a los europeos, la visita de Pedro Sánchez a Pekín ha suscitado un gran debate. ¿Está España a la vanguardia de...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Tras el muy comentado viaje de Pedro Sánchez a Pekín, mi entrevista con el ministro de exteriores Albares. Estados Unidos, China y una política exterior que no quieren elegir bandos. Sin embargo la política comercial y la guerra arancelaria arrastra al desacople.
legrandcontinent.eu/es/2025/04/1...
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EU trade chief confirms 70pc of European exports to the US are facing tariffs. Also important says “USA views tariffs not as a tactical step, but a corrective measure.”
April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
EU trade chief confirms 70pc of European exports to the US are facing tariffs. Also important says “USA views tariffs not as a tactical step, but a corrective measure.”
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Des grands médias aux chancelleries, depuis l'émergence du concept d'Hypnocratie dans les pages du Grand Continent, Jianwei Xun fascine.
Aujourd'hui, nous dévoilons le dispositif au cœur de sa véritable identité.
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Aujourd'hui, nous dévoilons le dispositif au cœur de sa véritable identité.
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Qui est vraiment Jianwei Xun ? Une conversation avec Jianwei Xun | Le Grand Continent
Des grands médias aux chancelleries, depuis l'émergence du concept d'Hypnocratie dans les pages du Grand Continent Jianwei Xun fascine. Aujourd'hui, nous dévoilons le dispositif au cœur de sa véritab...
legrandcontinent.eu
April 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Des grands médias aux chancelleries, depuis l'émergence du concept d'Hypnocratie dans les pages du Grand Continent, Jianwei Xun fascine.
Aujourd'hui, nous dévoilons le dispositif au cœur de sa véritable identité.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/04/0...
Aujourd'hui, nous dévoilons le dispositif au cœur de sa véritable identité.
legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/04/0...
«The problem with the anti-coercion instrument is that it has never been used before, so it will have to be drafted very carefully to make sure it is effective, but also taking into account the precedent it might set. I would have thought we would have used it against China first.»
«Trump II tariffs will be much worse, but the administration underestimates the reaction of the rest of the world. The irony is that Trump may end up reviving the rules-based multilateral trading system – without the US»
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A Conversation with Cecilia Malmström - Groupe d'études géopolitiques
You were Europe's top trade official when the US under President Trump first imposed tariffs on the Union in 2018. He is expected to unleash a barrage of new tariffs on April 2. How does Trump II comp...
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April 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
«The problem with the anti-coercion instrument is that it has never been used before, so it will have to be drafted very carefully to make sure it is effective, but also taking into account the precedent it might set. I would have thought we would have used it against China first.»
«Trump II tariffs will be much worse, but the administration underestimates the reaction of the rest of the world. The irony is that Trump may end up reviving the rules-based multilateral trading system – without the US»
geopolitique.eu/en/2025/04/0...
geopolitique.eu/en/2025/04/0...
A Conversation with Cecilia Malmström - Groupe d'études géopolitiques
You were Europe's top trade official when the US under President Trump first imposed tariffs on the Union in 2018. He is expected to unleash a barrage of new tariffs on April 2. How does Trump II comp...
geopolitique.eu
April 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
«Trump II tariffs will be much worse, but the administration underestimates the reaction of the rest of the world. The irony is that Trump may end up reviving the rules-based multilateral trading system – without the US»
geopolitique.eu/en/2025/04/0...
geopolitique.eu/en/2025/04/0...
A diplomat said to me last week White House underestimating effect Liberation Day will have on the rest of the world. Today: « South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years, seeking to facilitate regional trade.»
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South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom
South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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March 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A diplomat said to me last week White House underestimating effect Liberation Day will have on the rest of the world. Today: « South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years, seeking to facilitate regional trade.»
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Deutsche Bank in note «In our view, this is a historic fiscal regime shift, arguably the largest since German reunification. Yet fiscal expansion does not guarantee success: the next government will need to deliver structural reforms to turn this fiscal package into sustainable growth.»
March 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Deutsche Bank in note «In our view, this is a historic fiscal regime shift, arguably the largest since German reunification. Yet fiscal expansion does not guarantee success: the next government will need to deliver structural reforms to turn this fiscal package into sustainable growth.»
Italy’s Giorgetti «Germany is now doing whatever the hell they want because (the rules) no longer suit them, so they do the opposite. Naturally, without consulting anyone». This is very much aimed for domestic consumption, yet harsh from a usually mild-mannered minister
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Giorgetti, su regole Ue Berlino vuol fare quel che gli pare - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
"Ora i tedeschi hanno deciso che (sulle regole di bilancio europee, ndr) fanno quel cavolo che gli pare. Siccome non gli va bene a loro adesso, fanno il contrario naturalmente senza aver negoziato nul...
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March 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Italy’s Giorgetti «Germany is now doing whatever the hell they want because (the rules) no longer suit them, so they do the opposite. Naturally, without consulting anyone». This is very much aimed for domestic consumption, yet harsh from a usually mild-mannered minister
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What does “France and other EU represented countries” mean?
When Trump looks at the EU, he sees a fortress Europe not based on strength, but on trade & regulatory policies he believes are fundamentally inimical to US interests
These allow the EU to hide its relative security weakness, which he wants to expose (in Ukraine and in general)
These allow the EU to hide its relative security weakness, which he wants to expose (in Ukraine and in general)
March 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
What does “France and other EU represented countries” mean?
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Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!
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Since taking over DOGE, Elon Musk has lost more of his own wealth than DOGE has managed to save from the budget.
March 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Since taking over DOGE, Elon Musk has lost more of his own wealth than DOGE has managed to save from the budget.
EU trade chief Sefcovic says travelled to DC last month in the spirit of finding solutions but «one hand can’t clap without the other - and the USA administration doesn’t seem to be engaging to make a deal.»
Asked multiple times if tariffs can still be avoided - says EU watched over its interests
Asked multiple times if tariffs can still be avoided - says EU watched over its interests
March 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
EU trade chief Sefcovic says travelled to DC last month in the spirit of finding solutions but «one hand can’t clap without the other - and the USA administration doesn’t seem to be engaging to make a deal.»
Asked multiple times if tariffs can still be avoided - says EU watched over its interests
Asked multiple times if tariffs can still be avoided - says EU watched over its interests
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In his speech to Congress, President Trump claimed that Europe spends more on Russian oil and gas than on supporting Ukraine. This is false. In 2024, European spending to support Ukraine doubled its spending on Russian oil and gas imports. And this has been increasing steady over time.
March 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In his speech to Congress, President Trump claimed that Europe spends more on Russian oil and gas than on supporting Ukraine. This is false. In 2024, European spending to support Ukraine doubled its spending on Russian oil and gas imports. And this has been increasing steady over time.
Top European diplomat Kallas from NATO HQ «We shouldn’t take anything off the table. It plays into Russia’s hands. Why are we giving them everything they want even before negotiations begin? Appeasement has never worked. A deal without the Europeans and Ukraine? It won’t work.»
February 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Top European diplomat Kallas from NATO HQ «We shouldn’t take anything off the table. It plays into Russia’s hands. Why are we giving them everything they want even before negotiations begin? Appeasement has never worked. A deal without the Europeans and Ukraine? It won’t work.»