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Why Some Central Europeans Still Fear the Euro
Euro adoption? In Poland only a quarter of voters now back it, while in the Czech Republic more than seven‑in‑ten reject the idea outright. Add a court ruling that questions…
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Trump’s Greenland Tariffs: Eight EU Nations Face New US Duties
The United States is set to slap a 10 % duty on imports from eight European nations next February, with a steep jump to 25 % by June – a move that…
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Russian Container Ship Stopped by Swedish Customs – A New Front in Maritime Sanctions
The first crack in the Baltic’s quiet waters came at 1 a.m. on 1 March 2025, when a Russian‑flagged container ship, the Adler, was boarded by Swedish customs officers in the Øresund Strait.…
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Young Europeans Demand a Stronger EU – Is the Union Losing Its Youth?
A sharp new poll has sent a resounding message into the heart of Brussels: two‑thirds of Europe’s 18‑ to 29‑year‑olds want a more powerful Union. The December 2025 survey, which…
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EU Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets – Tusk Says Deal Is on Table
The EU is on the brink of turning €210 billion of frozen Russian cash into a lifeline for Kyiv – and, if the political maths works, a fresh boost for the…
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Montenegro’s Parliament Grapples with 2026 Budget – Clash Over EU Funds
The 2026 state budget has become the battlefield where Montenegro’s social promises clash head‑on with the EU’s hard‑won accession conditions. With a projected €8.8 billion spend, a 2.3 % of GDP deficit and…
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Digital Showdown: US Threatens EU Over Online Service Rules
The United States has put the EU on notice: keep tightening the reins on American tech giants or face a full‑blown Section 301 assault, complete with fees, service bans and new…
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EU Guarantees for Ukraine: New Security Pacts and Funding Commitments
The Berlin summit has turned rhetoric into a concrete blueprint: Europe will back Ukraine with a standing multinational force, a €2.7 billion reconstruction tranche and a €10 billion “reparation loan” funded by…
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Fentanyl Declared a Weapon of Mass Destruction – What It Means for Europe
President Donald Trump’s November executive order branding illicit fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction” has sent shockwaves through Europe, prompting a rapid, coordinated EU response that sidesteps the American label while…
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Lithuanian Dairy Giant Faces Expansion Limits
Orders at Žagarės dairy have exploded to roughly twice the volume it can currently churn out, leaving the Lithuanian processor scrambling for any spare capacity and a clear path to…
