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‘We give back’: Zelenskyy replies to Le Pen’s pledge to cut aid
The Ukrainian president argues that France and Europe are benefiting from Ukraine’s battlefield experience.

Trump and Putin’s ‘terrible’ alliance threatens to strain EU’s resolve on Ukraine
Several EU leaders want to revive the bitter debate over raiding Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s war.

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine a ‘planned operation’, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president said a “test” showed that speed restrictions on the satellite service were not in place in other European countries.

5 fights that will shape NATO’s next Russia war plans
NATO allies are beginning talks on new military requirements as fears of a Russian confrontation grow.

EU liberal chief urges conservatives to shun far right ahead of big election year
The liberals in the European Parliament are making support for any presidential candidate conditional on a detailed coalition deal.

France riots: Presidential hopeful Attal pitches social media blackout
The former PM said measures must be “temporary” and “limited to the area where the riots are taking place.”

EU eyes Rome for 2027 summit ahead of Italian election
Hosting EU leaders in Rome would give Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a high-profile international stage in an election year.
Serbian prosecutor probing Trump Tower in Belgrade targeted with spyware
The revelations come amid mounting controversy over plans to redevelop the former Yugoslav military headquarters in Belgrade into a new luxury Trump Tower.
French PM orders ‘localized’ curfews in response to looting and unrest
The government faces criticism it failed to adequately prepare for the violence that played out alongside mass protests.
UK and Poland accuse Hegseth of downplaying allies’ role in Afghanistan
British leader Andy Burnham’s spokesperson says it’s “wrong” for the U.S. defense secretary to diminish the importance of NATO countries.
Cyberattack on French supermarkets tells us more about food security than AI safety
Experts know little about the motives of the hackers who remotely turned up the temperature on French supermarket refrigerators. Their methods, however, are far from science fiction.
Macron vows ‘full transparency’ in France after protests turn to widespread unrest
Macron vows ‘full transparency’ in France after protests turn to widespread unrest
Why Ukrainian strikes on data centers are a real problem for Russia — and beyond
Servers have become a target of war. As well as disrupting daily life, the strikes are raising questions of international law.
EU faces growing pressure to plug Ukraine’s Starlink gap
European lawmakers have been calling on Brussels to fast-track Ukraine’s access to the bloc’s satellite capabilities.
EU-China trade progress welcomed, yet trust issues linger
While a deal to reduce exports of hybrid vehicles represents an early win, tougher issues remain on the negotiating table.
UK is prepared to align with EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, minister indicates
U.K. Trade Minister Anas Sarwar says London should work with Brussels to counter China’s carmaking dominance.
Late discord delays Franco-German deal on Made in Europe, car emissions
The draft pact supports tighter eligibility rules for non-EU countries to participate in public procurement and public support, and softens the 2035 combustion engine ban.
EU leaders’ summit descends into 3-hour argument over taxing car emissions
Right-wing leaders used discussions to attack one of Europe’s most important climate policies.
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