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European Union Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Transparency Failures

European Union Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Transparency Failures

European Union Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Transparency Failures
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Elon Musk Challenges EU Fine Over Digital Services Act Violations

Elon Musk Challenges EU Fine Over Digital Services Act Violations

Elon Musk Challenges EU Fine Over Digital Services Act Violations
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Germany's Military Buildup in Response to Ukraine Conflict Raises Historical Concerns

Germany's Military Buildup in Response to Ukraine Conflict Raises Historical Concerns

Germany is accelerating its military rearmament in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as reported by 60 Minutes. This move marks a significant shift in Germany's defense policy, driven by a heightened sense of insecurity due to the war. The country is confronting its military past while strengthening its defense capabilities, a development that has sparked discussions about its historical implications and future role in European security.
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Bulgarian lawmakers approve government resignation, snap election looks likely

Bulgarian lawmakers approve government resignation, snap election looks likely

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Bulgarian lawmakers formally approved on Friday the resignation of the country's minority government, a day after it bowed to mass street protests and said it would quit, paving the way for talks on forming a new coalition or most likely a snap election.
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Croatia Acquires German Leopard Tanks with EU Loans to Enhance Military Capabilities

Croatia Acquires German Leopard Tanks with EU Loans to Enhance Military Capabilities

The Croatian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, valued at approximately €1.5 billion ($1.8 billion). The deal was finalized during an official visit to Berlin by Croatian leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić. The acquisition is part of a broader effort by Croatia to transition from Eastern to Western military technology, facilitated by the European Union's Security Action For Europe (SAFE) scheme. This initiative provides low-cost loans to EU member states for urgent defense acquisitions, aiming to close critical capability gaps. The tanks are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2030, and Croatia joins other NATO countries in this joint procurement effort.
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Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump

A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries
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EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely to Prevent Hungary and Slovakia Veto

EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely to Prevent Hungary and Slovakia Veto

The European Union has decided to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held in Europe, a move aimed at preventing Hungary and Slovakia from vetoing their use to support Ukraine. This decision, announced by EU Council President António Costa, is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the assets, estimated at around 210 billion euros, remain immobilized until Russia ends its war against Ukraine and compensates for the damages caused. The EU plans to use these assets to underwrite a significant loan to aid Ukraine's financial and military needs over the next two years. The decision comes amid opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, who have been against providing further support to Ukraine. The EU's move also precludes the assets from being used in any negotiations to end the war without European approval.
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President Trump Sets Conditions for Potential Meeting with Zelenskyy Amid Ukraine Peace Process

President Trump Sets Conditions for Potential Meeting with Zelenskyy Amid Ukraine Peace Process

President Trump has indicated that he may meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the weekend in Europe, contingent on certain conditions being met. During a roundtable discussion in Washington DC, Trump mentioned having 'pretty strong words' with European leaders regarding Ukraine. He emphasized the need for clarity before proceeding with any meeting, stating, 'We don't want to waste our time.' Trump also highlighted the Ukrainian public's desire for a settlement, referencing a poll suggesting that 82% of Ukrainians want the conflict to end. The discussion comes amid ongoing tensions and military engagements between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides targeting each other's energy infrastructure.
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Europe needs closer integration in Trump era, Polish justice minister says

Europe needs closer integration in Trump era, Polish justice minister says

By Anna Koper, Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk and Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The policies of U.S. President Donald Trump should push Europe towards deeper integration and to strengthen itself militarily, Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said on Thursday.
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Letters to the Editor Highlight Europe's Peace Challenges Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Letters to the Editor Highlight Europe's Peace Challenges Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A series of letters to the editor in the New York Post discuss Europe's role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the proposed peace plan involving President Trump. The letters criticize the European Union's lack of decisive action and question the effectiveness of the proposed peace plan, which includes removing sanctions on Russia. The writers express concern over rewarding aggression and emphasize the need for NATO guarantees for Ukraine. The letters reflect a broader debate on how Europe should respond to Russian aggression and the implications of the peace plan for regional stability.
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US can replicate revenues if Supreme Court rules against IEEPA tariffs, trade chief says

US can replicate revenues if Supreme Court rules against IEEPA tariffs, trade chief says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The United States can use other measures to recreate the roughly $200 billion in revenues it is collecting under tariffs based on a 1977 law if the Supreme Court strikes down use of that law, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday.
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Croatian Ministry of Defense Orders German Leopard Tanks with EU Loans

Croatian Ministry of Defense Orders German Leopard Tanks with EU Loans

The Croatian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, valued at approximately €1.5 billion ($1.8 billion). The agreement was finalized by Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić, alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, during an official visit to Berlin. This acquisition is part of the European Union's Security Action For Europe (SAFE) scheme, which provides low-cost loans to member states for defense acquisitions. The EU has allocated a debt fund of €150 billion to address critical capability gaps in military equipment among its members. Croatia plans to transition from Eastern to Western military technology, strengthening its defense partnership with Germany. The Leopard tanks are expected to be delivered to the Croatian land forces between 2028 and 2030.