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How the European parliament reached a deal on the new commission
Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries still be issuing so many visas to Russians?World - Financial Times - November 21 -
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European parliament approves new von der Leyen commission
Second-term team reflects growing appeal of conservative and hard-right parties in EuropeWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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Government commission proposes Manhattan Project-style AI funding plan
A U.S. congressional commission proposed a "Manhattan Project-like" initiative for the funding of artificial intelligence (AI) development in a larger push to stay ahead of China's technological ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Court Hears New York Times Case Against European Commission Over Vaccine Deal
The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages that the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer exchanged as they negotiated a Covid-19 vaccine contract.Business - The New York Times - November 15 -
Iranian minister to meet European counterparts after nuclear offer rejected
Meeting comes amid fears Middle East tensions will lead Iran to redouble its efforts to acquire a nuclear weapon. Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, will meet his European ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Musk’s ‘DOGE’ commission wants to cut trillions in government spending. Social Security and Medicare make prime targets.
Voters said they’ve had enough hardship. But Elon Musk says more is needed.Business - MarketWatch - November 23 -
European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says
European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends | Paul Taylor
The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets. Wednesday 6 November was a seismic day in the politics of the west. On one ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
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Germany tells its ports to reject Russian gas cargoes
Economy ministry instructs import terminal to refuse planned shipment of LNGWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists
Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. US elections 2024 – live updates Republicans are already laying the ground ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates
Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
European Defense Stocks Face Uncertainty From Trump's Efficiency Plans
The planned creation of a Department of Government Efficiency co-run by Elon Musk is weighing on valuations of European defense companies that rely heavily on U.S. contracts, according to analysts.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
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Germany suspects sabotage behind severed undersea cables
The two countries say they are "deeply concerned" as they raise the possibility of sabotage.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
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Barclays prefers Germany over France as it sends 'bond vigilante' warning
French borrowing costs drew level with Greece's for the first time on record this week, showing the extent of market concerns.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet
An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban ...Tech - ABC News - November 22 -
Brady issues warning over football regulator plans
The government's proposed new football regulator would create a "closed shop" of top sides, West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady warns peers as the Football Governance Bill is debated in ...Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Election Day Can Be Stressful. Here’s How Some People Plan to Spend It.
Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5