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Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade
- Chris Lunday
- May 3, 2026
Merz publicly wonders if he could have handled Trump better, but doesn't plan to change his style to be more "polished."
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Europe’s nagging fear: Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now
- Zoya Sheftalovich, Nicholas Vinocur, Victor Jack
- May 3, 2026
The next two years could provide Russia with the perfect chance to test the West's commitment to NATO. But some governments, and the alliance itself,...
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EU accused of wasting €20B on AI computing dreams
- Pieter Haeck
- May 3, 2026
Critics argue that there's no demand for the massive computing hubs Brussels has planned.
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The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on
- Camille Gijs, Koen Verhelst
- May 1, 2026
The trade accord with the South American bloc will boost exports of cars and Champagne, but political wrangling over it persists.
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Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local
- Bethany Dawson
- May 1, 2026
The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are battling it out in Surrey on May 7 — and trying to cut through the cynicism.
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Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump
- James Angelos
- Apr 30, 2026
The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been "humiliated" in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington's forces...
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Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality
- Victor Jack, Chris Lunday
- Apr 30, 2026
An American drawdown from Germany would take years, cost billions — and potentially damage the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
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EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions
- Francesca Micheletti
- Apr 30, 2026
Commission chief promotes expansive “European champions” agenda as her Spanish No. 2 defends the foundational rules of the EU single market.
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UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal
- Esther Webber
- Apr 30, 2026
Firing of chief Olly Robbins cut short a radical program to reform the once-prized Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
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EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim
- Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur
- Apr 30, 2026
As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.
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Former Olympic hammer thrower emerges as Italian left’s new champion to take on Meloni
- Hannah Roberts
- Apr 30, 2026
The mayor of Genoa is staying coy on whether she will make a big push into national politics before a general election expected next year.
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How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro
- Tim Ross
- Apr 30, 2026
As the coalition breaks apart, can centrist President Nicușor Dan find a way to contain the far right and keep the critical NATO member on a path to s...