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Germany unveiled its new Leopard 2A8 tank as the EU announced fresh defense spending, with the first units set for testing in 2026 and several European countries already placing orders.
EU countries seek to weaken deforestation law as green backpedaling continues ⊖
The decision coincides with COP30 and will add fuel to claims the EU is walking back its green ambition.
EU ‘minutes from big casualties’ in Russian hybrid war, Lithuanian minister warns ⊖⊖
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An act of railway sabotage in Poland is just the latest sign the bloc needs to respond to Moscow's tactics, Lithuania's foreign minister told POLITICO.
The Guardian view on funding Ukraine’s resistance: a looming financial crisis in Kyiv must be averted | Editorial ○
Whether by leveraging Russia’s frozen assets, or other means, the EU must deliver the cash necessary to withstand Putin’s war of attrition
In the early part of this year, as the US vice-president, JD …
Rome decries ‘Italian sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store ○
Agriculture minister calls for immediate investigation over carbonara sauce containing the wrong type of cured meat
Italy’s agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, has called for an immediate in…
European Commission accused of ‘massive rollback’ of digital protections ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Commission’s plans would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train AI models without asking for consent
The European Commission has been accused of “a massive rollback” of the EU’s d…
Hybrid attacks are ‘extreme danger’ for EU, says top diplomat as Putin threat grows ⊖
The EU must send a message of unity to Russia following a string of incidents, says foreign policy chief.
Denmark announces one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets, while the rest of the EU looks away ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Governments across the continent have attacked green rules with increasing ferocity – all while professing their commitment to existing climate targets
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UK offers 1% of Brussels’ €6.7bn demand to join EU defence fund ⊕
Move raises questions about whether deal can be done before November 30 deadline
Netherlands suspends state seizure of Chinese chipmaker Nexperia ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Dutch government’s move pauses dispute that threatened car production around the world
Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship
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The Netherlands has susp…