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Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland
In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.The New York Times - 5h -
Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni
Cecilia Sala was detained days after arrest in Milan of Iranian engineer wanted in USFinancial Times - 9h -
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 threatsFinancial Times - 10h -
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Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts
Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Permitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platforms Sweeping ...The Guardian - 7h -
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 - 9h -
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said TuesdayABC News - 1d -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - 1d -
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at riskFinancial Times - 1d -
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 -
How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre
Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venueFinancial Times - 2d -
Rich must pay for others to go green, says EU environmental pioneer
‘Green Deal’ architect Frans Timmermans warns of boost to radical right from rising costsFinancial Times - 2d -
Northern Ireland should make the most of its proximity to the EU
Belfast stands to gain from enhancing its unique position between London, Dublin and BrusselsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - 5d -
How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge
Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.BBC News - 5d -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - 5d -
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EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns
Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting businessFinancial Times - 5d -
Germany’s Hensoldt urges EU to follow US on local arms procurement
Radar maker says bloc can use existing laws to bypass free trade rules and boost region’s defence infrastructureFinancial Times - 5d -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - 6d -
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Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
The EU’s impossible choice on trade and tariffs
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instinctsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
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Jimmy Carter’s enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS
The impact of his single-term foreign policy is still felt around the globe.ABC News - Dec. 31