Friday Briefing: A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Europe

Plus, Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17.”

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Friday Briefing

Germans head to the polls.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Friday Briefing

A meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse von der Leyen proposal but show of unity over Ukraine is marred by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. Europe live – latest updates European leaders holding emergency talks in Brussels ...
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Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership

Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader

Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.
The New York Times - Feb. 27
Monday Briefing: Europe Pledges to Support Ukraine

Plus, remote taste testing.
The New York Times - 4d
Germany’s watershed election

Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag vote
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