Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action

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Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action
No country in Europe is as much a product of enlightened postwar American diplomacy. Now adrift, it has begun to reckon with a new world.The New York Times - 8h -
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In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
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The Guardian view on Germany’s new coalition: unleashing the radical centre | Editorial
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After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
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Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 3d -
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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 - Mar. 12
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