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Europe is stumbling in its attempt to circumvent Trump’s world order

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Europe is stumbling in its attempt to circumvent Trump’s world order

Photographer: Wiktor Dabkowski/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Ursula von der Leyen was supposed to sign the European Union’s largest free trade agreement on Saturday, proving the bloc’s position as a geo-economic force. Instead, the European Commission president will have to find a way to save the Mercosur pact by rallying last-minute support from countries including Italy, which … Read more

EU leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years, but use of Russian assets poses major test

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EU leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years, but use of Russian assets poses major test

BRUSSELS (AP) — Nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, European Union leaders have pledged to fund Kiev’s economic and military needs for the next two years, one way or another. Ukraine is desperate and needs money by early 2026. At a summit next week, the 27 EU leaders will weigh whether to … Read more