EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats
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Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump
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Trump warns of new tariffs against Canada, Mexico, EU. And maybe Denmark, too.
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France says EU won't tolerate attack on borders after Trump Greenland takeover remarks
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the European Union (EU) will stand firm in its alliance in the face of repeated comments from President-elect Trump about the U.S. acquiring Greenland ...The Hill - 10h -
Can Brussels stop Elon Musk’s political meddling in Europe?
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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
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A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War IIABC News - 2d -
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."CNBC - 2d -
EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns
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Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn
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