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Rosie Birchard

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EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response

EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response

Climate disasters, cyber crime and even armed conflict: The EU wants its members to be more ready for crisis. "Prepare, but don't panic," is...

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Rosie Birchard

EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response

EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response

Climate disasters, cyber crime and even armed conflict: The EU wants its members to be more ready for crisis. "Prepare, but don't panic," is...

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Rosie Birchard

EU faces balancing act over Turkey ties

EU faces balancing act over Turkey ties

Europe wants to work with Turkey in its bid to rely less on the US and beef up support for Ukraine. But with mass protests underway in Turkey, experts...

27.03.2025 20

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EU pledges billions to Syria, but sanctions are a barrier

EU pledges billions to Syria, but sanctions are a barrier

Donors pledged billions for Syria at an EU-led conference. But investing in the country is still fraught with difficulty because of sanctions. The EU...

19.03.2025 10

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Business as usual at first EU-Israel talks since Gaza war?

Israel's foreign minister met EU officials amid concerns over violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza's future.

27.02.2025 10

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Business as usual at first EU-Israel talks since Gaza war?

Israel's foreign minister met EU officials amid concerns over violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza's future.

27.02.2025 6

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EU vows to "cut red tape" as US slams bloc's tech rules

The EU has long been seen as more of a regulator and less of an innovator regarding artificial intelligence and technology. As the Trump...

13.02.2025 10

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European Union mulls easing Syria sanctions — with a catch

For the first time since the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, the EU is considering lifting sanctions in a variety of sectors. But the bloc...

25.01.2025 20

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Trump's Greenland threat looms over NATO defense spending

NATO boss Mark Rutte said Trump "has been right many times" and played it cool when grilled by members of the European Parliament on the...

15.01.2025 30

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NATO still looks to Donald Trump despite Greenland threat

NATO boss Mark Rutte said Trump "has been right many times" and played it cool when grilled by members of the European Parliament on the...

15.01.2025 20

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US 'committed' to delivering Ukraine aid by January: Blinken

In Brussels, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration would make sure every dollar at its disposal would be "pushed out...

14.11.2024 5

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US 'committed' to delivering Ukraine aid by January: Blinken

In Brussels, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration would make sure every dollar at its disposal would be "pushed out...

14.11.2024 7

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EU, Gulf states seek give and take on Ukraine, Middle East

The EU pushed for tougher condemnation of Russia in its joint statement at an inaugural summit with Gulf leaders. In turn, GCC states pressed for...

17.10.2024 7

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Albania starts talks to join EU after bloc's 'wake-up call'

Albania took a step toward joining the EU by starting formal negotiations. But the path ahead is still far from clear.

16.10.2024 9

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Le Pen trial shines light on ‘black box' of MEP expenditure

Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Rally party are accused of misusing EU funds, but it's not an isolated incident. Transparency campaigners...

05.10.2024 6

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Can Europe help contain spiraling violence in Lebanon?

As Israel-Hezbollah fighting ramps up, the EU is calling for de-escalation. Internal divisions have hindered the bloc's diplomacy in the Middle...

26.09.2024 10

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UK teens who lived through racist riots want change

A week after the racist riots in Liverpool, some young people are still scared to show up to sports clubs. Three teens share their stories and...

11.08.2024 3

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UK teens who lived through racist riots want change

Some young people have been scared to show up to sports clubs after racist riots in Liverpool. Three teens share their stories and hopes for the...

11.08.2024 3

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UK riots: British Muslims in Liverpool working to heal

Many Muslims in the United Kingdom feel unsafe after a week of racist riots. Some local communities are doing their best to heal divisions and...

07.08.2024 40

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UK riots: British Muslims in Liverpool working to heal

Many Muslims feel unsafe after a week of racist riots across England. However, some local communities are doing their best to heal divisions and...

06.08.2024 2

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Rosie Birchard