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Direkt nach dem G7-Gipfel kommen die EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs in Brüssel zusammen, wobei diesmal die strategische Kehrtwende gegenüber China im Fokus steht. Angesichts unfairer Subventionen und massiver Überkapazitäten Pekings schwenkt auch Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz auf einen harten, gegenüber China kritischen Kurs um. Gemeinsam mit Hans von der Burchard analysiert Gordon Repinski das Risiko eines drohenden Handelskrieges sowie den ambitionierten EU-Beitrittswunsch von Wolodymyr Selenskyj, der in Brüssel auf Merz’ deutlich defensiveren Zeitplan trifft. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview fordert EVP-Chef Manfred Weber radikale Konsequenzen aus der unberechenbaren US-Außenpolitik unter Donald Trump. Statt 27 nationaler Einzelarmeen brauche der Kontinent endlich eine schlagkräftige, europäische Verteidigungsallianz mit…
The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the shockwaves from the Chinese economy and the bloc’s next long-term budget. The situation in the Middle East, competitiveness, drug trafficking and migration will also be on the agenda. Thursday’s summit comes on the heels of a closely watched G7 meeting in Évian, France, that managed to convince US President Donald Trump to sign a joint statement pledging to increase military support for Kyiv and sanctions on Russia. For Europeans, securing Trump’s endorsement is a major diplomatic win to…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans for a new international financial centre and outlined six priority areas for attracting foreign investment during the official opening ceremony of the Tashkent International Investment Forum. This initiative aims at strengthening legal protections for investors, expanding capital markets and accelerating industrial development. According to the President, the Centre will operate under a dedicated constitutional law and a special legal regime based on English common law principles. Authorities also plan to introduce extensive tax incentives, including exemptions from corporate income tax, value-added tax, property tax and customs duties for an initial period of 50…
Published on 18/06/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 In Europe we’re a bit spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere nice to stay – especially when it’s a shiny new hotel. Just look at this year, for example, where we have already seen the opening of many standout properties, including the Orient Express Venezia, the Six Senses in London, and the Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos, to name just three. While the newest hotels will always grab the headlines and attract the trendy crowd, what about those properties which have continued to stand “the test of time”? That’s the question posed…
He declined to comment on reports by the BBC and Financial Times that the attacks were linked to the Russian state, but took aim at those who have tried to disseminate false stories in the wake of the incidents. Conspiracy theories have circulated online about the assailants’ motives, shared by Russian-linked accounts and the far-right agitator Tommy Robinson. Starmer told journalists: “There are many actors who want to divide our country and to cause conflict in our country. Some of the evidence that came out of trial speaks for itself, but there are wider issues here.” He added there were…
Updated: 18/06/2026 – 6:51 GMT+2 Video released by the French presidency shows Donald Trump signing an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran during a dinner at Versailles, with French President Emmanuel Macron seated beside him. … More
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a summit dominated by two major debates: How far Europe should go in confronting China and how the bloc should shape its next long-term budget. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton break down the tougher mood toward Beijing, the divisions among capitals and the battle over what Europe should spend its money on. Then, they meet the four new heads of government taking their seats around the European Council table — and assess who could become the next ally, wildcard or obstacle on Ukraine, sanctions and Israel. And finally, inside the Commission’s enlargement department, officials…
The party’s collapse in the region has turned Makerfield decisively into Reform territory — as witnessed in Reform’s sweep of last month’s local elections in the area — and Public First’s model shows Labour faces a steep challenge to win in Makerfield again. No constituency in Greater Manchester has worse odds for Labour against Reform than Makerfield, and the seat is among the worst for Labour in the entire north of England. But that risk also comes with upside: Surviving that test could give Burnham and his supporters the ability to claim they know how to win back the voters who have left…
In recent weeks, he has gone further than many of Israel’s European defenders, reversing Slovenia’s arms embargo on Israel and lifting an entry ban on both Ben-Gvir and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel subsequently announced plans to open an embassy in Ljubljana, a move Janša hailed as “a new era in Slovenia-Israel relations.” That opposition may not be decisive, however. If Germany softens its stance on sanctions, other holdouts — including Slovenia — could become more willing to fall into line, according to the first European diplomat. The Russia hawk: Latvia’s Andris Kulbergs Latvia’s parliament last month voted to…
Europe’s drug problem is becoming more complicated. On June 9, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) released its 2026 European Drug Report, which covers 27 EU countries, Norway, and Türkiye. The findings are worrying. Drugs are now more accessible, potent, and difficult to intercept. Synthetic substances are stronger, supply chains are more sophisticated, and trafficking-related violence has increased near major ports, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Hamburg. The EUDA estimates that at least 7,600 people died from overdoses in the EU in 2024, primarily due to polysubstance use, with opioids as the leading cause. The EU launched a new Drugs Strategy,…