EuropeThe Dutch commentator points out that the EU elite seems completely uninterested in any form of peace agreement and is escalating the conflict with €800 billion of our tax money.
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Sweden deploys fighter jets to Poland: “Contributes to NATO’s deterrence”
Europe“The focus is and remains on strengthening Ukraine through military, political and civilian support”, says Liberal Party deputy leader Fredrik Malm.
Von der Leyen: EU citizens must be “vaccinated” against disinformation
EuropeCalled for new "European democracy shield" at Copenhagen conference.
UK climate proposal: Less meat and more expensive flights
EuropeCitizens need to eat two fewer meat dishes a week, says the climate advisory body CCC.
EU leaders push for €800 billion military buildup: “An era of rearmament”
Europe“With this equipment, member states can massively step up their support to Ukraine”, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Romanian election winner arrested – under investigation for “fascism”
EuropePolitical figure Calin Georgescu accuses the authorities of fabricating evidence to “justify the election theft” and stop his candidacy in Romania's dramatic presidential election.
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Afghans sentenced for terror plot against Swedish parliament
EuropeThe Islamic State allegedly commissioned the two men to shoot dead a large number of people in “revenge” for the Quran burnings.
Merz after the election win: “Nobody wants to close Germany’s borders”
EuropeCDU leader backs down on election promise and rejects AfD for Social Democrats.
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How the EU left will fight national conservative voices
EuropeLeaked document reveals secret strategy of left-liberal EU parties.
BlackRock executive’s Christian Democrats win German election
EuropeBlackRock executive Merz forms new government after Social Democrats' disastrous election – AfD becomes the second largest party.
Orbán: Ukraine will never join the EU
Europe“Ukraine's accession would destroy the Hungarian farmers, and not only them, but the entire Hungarian economy”.
Former BlackRock executive expected to become Germany’s new Chancellor
EuropeAlternative for Germany looks set for a record election - but it doesn't seem to be enough to become the largest party.
Brutal stabbing in Austria – 14-year-old boy killed and five injured
EuropeThe perpetrator reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack and laughed when he was arrested.
Poland says no to joint EU army
Europe“If you understand by it the unification of national armies, it will not happen", clarifies Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski.
Asylum seeker plows into crowd in Munich – 30 injured
EuropeThe suspected driver, a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan, was arrested after police fired shots.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat
EuropeFollowing the annulment of the elections, Iohannis has been likened to a dictator illegitimately trying to stay in power.
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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Leftist leader praises population replacement in France
Europe“We are destined to become a creole nation and so much better", proclaims Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
EU continues to approve insects in food
EuropeA new mealworm powder may be distributed as food within the Union.
Ursula von der Leyen wants to create EU army
Europe“It is time - even high time - to take our security and defense into our own hands", the President of the European Commission announced.
Belarus President to British journalist: Your country is ruled by Indians
Europe"You used to be an empire, but now your subjects have come in and are ruling you", says Lukashenko.
Belgium forms new government after eight months of negotiations
EuropeHowever, the country's second largest party, the nationalist Vlaams Belang, is kept completely out of government.
Expected victory for Lukashenko
EuropeReceives around 87% of the vote, extending its already three-decade rule of the former Soviet republic for another five years.
Orbán: Time for Europe’s patriots to occupy Brussels
Europe“The rebellion against woke liberal democracy has entered a new stage", proclaims Hungary's Prime Minister.
Discussions on banning the AfD could begin next week
EuropeAlternative for Germany allegedly pose a threat to the country's migrants and LGBTQ people and should therefore be banned, according to establishment politicians.
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