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The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution

The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.

Spain’s War on Clocks: Time to End This Twice-Yearly Ritual?

When millions wake up groggy and out of sync every March and October, something is clearly off with the simple act of telling time.

Linking Up the Grid: Energy Cooperation between Austria and the UAE

Austrian Ambassador H.E. Dr Etienne Berchtold praises UAE’s COP28 leadership under Dr Sultan Al Jaber, highlighting Austria–UAE cooperation in renewable energy, solar power, and hydrogen production.

Germany Recalls Ambassador as Georgia Defies EU Pressure

After months of rising tension, Berlin pulled its ambassador from Tbilisi. Brussels has paused talks. An accidental nudge toward Moscow?

EU: Innovation or Protectionism? New Industrial Strategy Mirrors China

The EU plans to require Chinese firms to share technology for market access, echoing Beijing’s own rules and risking a new era of retaliatory protectionism.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.