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EU Sets Steel Limits, Auto Industry Warns of Rising Costs
The European Commission has proposed doubling tariffs on steel to 50% while cutting import quotas by nearly half. The automotive sector warns that these measures could significantly raise costs and threaten the competitiveness of car manufacturers in Europe.
The end of the arms-control era: Trump opens a new chapter in the global nuclear race
A recent Russian missile test and Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will resume nuclear testing signal a deep crisis in the global arms-control system.
Europe’s Aerospace Giants Join Forces in Space: A New Rival for Starlink Emerges
Three major European aerospace and defence companies — Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo — have formally agreed to merge their satellite operations into a new joint venture.
Europe’s €930 Billion Bill: The Cost of Fossil Fuel Dependence
Between 2021 and 2024, Europeans paid an additional €930 billion for fossil fuel imports. This massive surge was driven by extreme price spikes after the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Europe Bans Political Ads, but Not Propaganda: Politics Goes Underground
A regulation designed to make election campaigns more transparent has ended up reshaping the entire social media advertising market. Major tech platforms are pulling out of political advertising across the EU, forcing parties, civic organisations and media outlets to rapidly rebuild their communication strategies.
UN faces major crisis: 2026 budget slashed by $577 million, thousands of job cuts expected
The United Nations is facing a dramatic financial crisis as it prepares its 2026 budget, with deep spending cuts and layoffs due to growing arrears from member states. The organization warns it is racing toward “bankruptcy”.
UN sounds alarm: Israel accused of “state-sanctioned torture” against Palestinians
The UN has accused Israel of institutionalizing torture against Palestinians in its prisons and called for independent investigations, legal reforms, and an end to arbitrary detentions.
20 years of waiting: the UK unveils its most radical asylum reform in decades
The UK government is preparing to introduce, by the end of 2025, the most sweeping overhaul of its asylum system in a generation.
European Commission Launches Probe into Google’s Practices
The EU has opened a formal investigation into Google, suspecting that the tech giant may be reducing the visibility of news publishers across the EU. If the accusations are confirmed, Alphabet could face a fine of up to 10% of its global revenue.
300 protesters block Israeli ship as EU tensions rise; Kallas warns of consequences
A Greek port protest exposes EU–Israel tensions, prompting new debates on sanctions, Palestine recognition, and a potential migration crisis.
