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Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed
The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questionsABC News - 1d -
Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Unpredictable Tariffs Cloud Europe’s Economic Outlook
The mood at a gathering of central bankers, economists and analysts in Europe was somewhat bewildered, as they assessed the unpredictability of trade policy and geopolitics.The New York Times - 3d -
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.BBC News - 2d -
Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that direction, it’s reluctantly starting to hit back.The New York Times - 1d -
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Farmers are struggling in Europe — don’t let RFK Jr. do the same to America
Americans love to cite Europe for policy experiments, but not everything that happens on the old continent should be treated as secret knowledge which Americans lack.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Europe, stronger together
With wise policy, rearmament can for once be a source of unity rather than divisionFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump threatens Europe with 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne
President Trump on Thursday threatened to put a hefty 200 percent tariff on wine and Champagne coming in from Europe if the European Union (EU) does not remove a tariff on whisky. “The European ...The Hill - 2d -
Juventus manager Thiago Motta’s entourage: “He will be one of the best coaches in Europe”
Thiago Motta hasn’t quite had a rosy time at Serie A giants Juventus but his entourage has now stated that he will be one of the best coaches in Europe soon.The Bianconeri have all but lost all ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...The Guardian - 6d -
Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain
Remains are of an adult member of an extinct species who lived up to 1.4m years ago, researchers say. Bone fragments unearthed at an ancient cave in Spain belong to the oldest known human face in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump is making Europe great again
The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold warFinancial Times - 5d -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadershipFinancial Times - 2d -
In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.The New York Times - 2d -
Should Europe draw closer to China?
Geopolitical and economic disputes mean Beijing is no natural replacement for the US despite the crisis in transatlantic tiesFinancial Times - 9h -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - 6d -
How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracyFinancial Times - 4d -
Nato’s Rutte meets Trump with Europe’s security on the line
Also in this newsletter: France’s plan to save European steelFinancial Times - 2d -
It’s time for Europe’s deep tech companies to go big
Reasserting technological sovereignty is becoming increasingly urgentFinancial Times - 2d -
Five ways Europe can boost growth — fast
The EU has to act decisively if it is to adapt to a radically altered geopolitical landscapeFinancial Times - 2d -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - 1d -
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for RussiaABC News - Mar. 7 -
What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Berlin’s about-turn can get Europe more bang for the buck
Even Germany’s frugal friends are undergoing policy and sentiment shiftsFinancial Times - 6d -
Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense
French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacyABC News - 6d -
Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US
Continent’s deep reliance on American-made weapons underscored by Sipri dataFinancial Times - 5d -
From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...The Guardian - 5d -
Manchester United under pressure to stay in Europe, admits Christian Eriksen
Europa League last-16 return with Sociedad is ‘massive’ Backs compatriot Rasmus Højlund to end goal drought Christian Eriksen has admitted that there is “massive pressure” on Manchester United ...The Guardian - 5d -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - 4d -
Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia
The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates
The European Union announced countermeasures targeting the U.S. after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect.CNBC - 3d -
A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target | Rafael Behr
US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity. A prime time current affairs programme; a discussion about Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Discovered outside Rome, the bath, which is thought to be a mikvah, could be more than 1,600 years old.The New York Times - 3d -
Woad, Once Europe’s Only Blue Dye, Is Rediscovered in France
Denise Lambert has spent decades rediscovering woad — and coping with blue hands.The New York Times - 3d -
What Products Could Europe Levy in Retaliation to Trump’s Tariffs?
The European Union wants to force the United States to the negotiating table with retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products, including some from Republican strongholds.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe, Canada retaliate as Trump tariffs on metals take effect
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."ABC News - 3d