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'Strongman' leaders of Europe don't look so strong anymore
"Strongman" leaders in Europe — allied with the likes of President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin — look increasingly weak, analysts say.CNBC - 3h -
Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.The New York Times - 8h -
EU ready to react to ‘unnecessary and stupid’ tariffs threatened by Trump, leaders say – Europe live
European leaders gather chiefly to discuss defence but US president’s threat of trade war dominates agenda. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has just been addressing the media on her arrival ...The Guardian - 23h -
Europe’s perfect storm
The continent needs its own industrial strategy to cope with challenges from China and the USFinancial Times - 2d -
The Papers: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology
The chancellor's plans for growth and the Strictly live tour axing Wynne Evans feature in the papers.BBC News - 6d -
EU official: Europe 'not negotiating' on Greenland
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that Europe is “not negotiating” with the United States over control of Greenland, as President Trump continues to insist that acquiring ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
How Europe Swung to the Right
‘A lot of people simply haven’t been heard for a long time.’The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in election opposition calls a farce
Opposition rejects the election as a farce after years of sweeping repression.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
Belarus frees US woman as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule
Secretary of State Rubio says Belarus "unilaterally" freed the American woman.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win 7th term as opposition calls election a farce
The smiling face of President Alexander Lukashenko gazed out from campaign posters across Belarus on Sunday as the country held an orchestrated election virtually guaranteed to give the 70-year-old ...NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Survivors fear Europe is forgetting the lessons of Holocaust
Eighty years after the liberation of the concentration camp, some politicians have been quick to target outsiders.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand | Simon Tisdall
The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause. Europe is in trouble. Multiple, long-simmering external and internal challenges are ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
FA blocks Wrexham's chance to compete in Europe
The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League's Welsh clubs' plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season.ESPN - Jan. 25 -
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Will Europe put ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine?
Trump presidency revives Macron’s idea of sending western soldiers as deterrent against future Russian aggressionFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Finland's president on Europe in a Trumpian world
Alexander Stubb discusses Ukraine, Donald Trump and Europe’s place in the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
How Europe Is Preparing for a New Era of Trump
World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the ...The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
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'Proud' Salah nets 50th for Liverpool in Europe
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is "very, very proud" of becoming the first player in the club's history to score 50 goals in Europe.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe
Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
‘Will President Trump even notice Europe?’ asks Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president delivers scathing critique in Davos of continent’s reluctance to spend more on defenceFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions the U.S.' commitment to Europe's future
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Inauguration Draws Leaders From Europe’s Right
Many of the European politicians expected to be in Washington on Monday share President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stance.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Why Europe will struggle to buy more US gas
Donald Trump has threatened EU with tariffs unless bloc steps up LNG importsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Has business activity picked up in Europe?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
How Trump’s presidency could spur migration to Europe
Also in this newsletter: Saving the German economy from Chinese manufacturingFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat
If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respondFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The key to dealing with Trump is for Europe not to play the victim
EU member states should not be in a hurry to appease the new US presidentFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Europe Accuses China of Unfairly Blocking EU Companies
The bloc alleges discrimination in the Chinese procurement market, raising the possibility of retaliation.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Reversal of fortunes: Europe’s thriving south and stagnant north
With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?Financial Times - Jan. 14 -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This
Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals
Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 12 -
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Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat
Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
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 - Jan. 6
