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EUROPE
Words Have Meaning: EU Language Politics Blocks Defence Budget
Spain’s NATO defense budget is stalled as EU partners reject Catalan language recognition, linking security to linguistic politics.
BUSINESS
Tartus: Syria Eyes Up European and Emirati Integration
UAE's $800M Tartus port deal signals Syria’s shift from Russian military reliance to Gulf-European economic integration.
EUROPE
Strategic Sign-Off: Ukraine Minerals Deal
As Ukraine trades underground treasures for overhead protection, the ink barely dries on a minerals deal that may either safeguard its future or mortgage it to American interests.
EUROPE
Sahel Split Gives Moscow a Way In
France and Algeria clash over diplomat arrest, sparking historic rift as Russia exploits Sahel tensions to challenge French influence.
EUROPE
Iceland and the EU: A New Stage in Strategic Partnership
Iceland boosts EU Arctic strategy through energy cooperation, GIUK defense role, and EEA integration—despite not being an EU member.
Popular
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.
