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Manfred Weber anoints Spanish MEP as second-in-command at the EPP
Dolors Montserrat as the new secretary-general is a surprising choice, say critical party insiders.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:
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Why the UK government is not ruling out nationalising key British steel plant
The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules
Henna Virkkunen said the directive would not have led to harmonised rules across Europe.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Nations debate historic first global carbon tax as shipping faces pressure to cut emissions
As nations of the world debate a historic global carbon tax on shipping, the US has waded in with threats of retaliation.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Why are US Treasury bonds losing their safe-haven status in dramatic sell-off?
US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels'
The release date of Patti Smith's new memoir is relevant and deeply personal... The singer-songwriter-writer will embark on the European leg of her tour celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her debut album, 'Horses'.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EPP boss Weber feels 'privileged' to be targeted by billboard campaign in Hungary
The Hungarian government promotes its national poll on Ukraine membership by targeting EU and Ukraine leaders.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Romanian centrists drop own presidential candidate to support pro-EU Bucharest mayor
Centrist party aims to avoid the βtoxic scenarioβ of far-right and ultranationalist candidates both making the presidential election runoff.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:'Workations': What are the best European countries for travelling workers?
These trips allow professionals to blend work responsibilities with cultural experiences in destinations offering the necessary infrastructure for productivity on the go.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:βSociety is at a crossroadsβ: 5 deep changes experts say will turn us away from the climate abyss
From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EU fires back at Trumpβs tariffs with β¬22bn strike
Europe counters Trump's tariffs with levies on tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminium, with two more rounds coming up. Hungary was the only dissenting voice in the EU-27, according to four sources.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Productivity is overrated, according to work futurist Dom Price
Are companies and individuals too fixated on productivity? According to work futurist Dom Price, the answer is yesβand by doing so, people could be missing out on more significant aspects of their lives.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a 'daydream'
Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:British PM Keir Starmer's surprise turn on center stage
The defense ministers of the "coalition of the willing", led by France and the UK, will meet on Thursday in Brussels. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer owes his new leadership role to none other than Donald Trump.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:British PM Keir Starmer takes center stage β thanks to Trump
The defense ministers of the "coalition of the willing", led by France and the UK, will meet on Thursday in Brussels. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer owes his new leadership role to none other than Donald Trump.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Unfazed by Trump's tariffs, Mexico hopes for a better deal
Though delayed, Donald Trump's tariffs have caused global consternation. But the United States' southern neighbor hopes some exemptions could make the country's auto industry a winner in the trade war.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Europeβs largest meteorite impact crater is pumping out methane and nobody knows why
Methane emissions in Swedenβs Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Barcelona to create special selfie zone to curb tourist chaos at Sagrada Familia
Until recently, Plaça Gaudà had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:What are Europeβs music capitals in 2025?
Based on the number of venues, festivals, nightclubs as well as ticket prices, a study has named Europeβs top cities for all your music needs.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:NATO's Rutte wants closer ties with Japan in changing world
While Japan is not a member of NATO, both Tokyo and the alliance leaders seem eager to work together as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the Asian country.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Italian town enlists volunteer pensioners to monitor public works
The eight retired men, all with a technical background, will observe and report on everything from public construction works to the state of parks and roads.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Pressure mounts for probe into Palestinian medics' deaths
Why did Israeli troops kill 15 Palestinian paramedics? Initially, Israel said they'd not been marked as medics and were terrorists. Footage seems to contradicts this, and there's mounting pressure for an investigation.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Why Trumpβs tariffs are a serious threat to the German car industry
US tariffs are affecting up to 67bn of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which are coming from Germany. BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes must choose between pausing shipments or absorbing tariff costs.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Germany: CDU/CSU and SPD announce coalition government deal
After weeks of negotiations, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc and center-left SPD presented a coalition deal to form a new government. Talks took on a sense of urgency amid a host of global and domestic challenges.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Norway's Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at palace dinner
A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Icelandβs President Halla TΓ³masdΓ³ttir and her husband BjΓΆrn SkΓΊlason.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstanβs para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors
Europe's steelworkers are furious.They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:World Press Photo accused of promoting Russian propaganda
An award given to a photographer working for Russia's state-run media agency has caused an outcry. The World Press Photo Award jury was also criticized for pairing images of a traumatized child and of an injured soldier.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Russia launches large-scale drone strikes on Kharkiv and Kramatorsk
Russia carried out a major drone assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday evening, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, local officials said.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:US academic faces years in prison in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy
Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand's Naresuan University, rejects the charges.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Unfiltered with Grok: Getting AI to answer India's questions
Elon Musk's AI tool is making waves in India by giving what appear to be unusually candid responses on touchy subjects. DW had a chat with Grok about the country's democracy, free speech and youth.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Youβll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Dialogue: Impossible - What action movie clichΓ©s need to end?
The new Mission: Impossible adventure is heading to Cannes next month, but there's one line of dialogue in the trailer that worries us...
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