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.
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UK general election polls
Potential Scottish indyref
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Brussels
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal
The prime minister’s strongly worded intervention dashes EU hopes that a breakthrough on sending assets held in Belgium to Ukraine could be imminent.
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees
Replacing oil and gas with homegrown biomass will boost strategic autonomy and cut emissions, Brussels argues.
UAE avoids blame for Sudan war atrocities in EU Parliament text
Emirati officials conducted a major lobbying push as lawmakers mulled a resolution on the devastating African conflict.
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Germany
Germany and Brazil are fighting over who’s better. Let’s find out.
Merz and Lula disagree about the wonders of the South American nation. Here’s the head to head.
Lula slams Merz in spat over whether Brazil is good
“He should have gone dancing,” Brazilian president fumes at German leader.
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
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