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Politics / 1 week ago
U.S. allegedly planning to persuade 4 countries to leave the European Union
Leaked documents indicate that the United States may be quietly courting several European Union member states to reconsider their long-term commitment to the bloc. Leaked documents indicate that the United States may be quietly courting several European Union member states to reconsider their long-term commitment to the bloc. According to The Brussels Times, internal files suggest that Washington has engaged with Poland, Italy, Austria, and Hungary in efforts that critics describe as aimed at nudging them toward exiting the EU.
Business / 27 weeks ago
Poland’s economy surpasses combined output of 7 neighbouring nations
Poland’s economy has officially surged ahead of the combined GDP of seven of its eastern and southeastern neighbours, a striking indicator of the country’s rapid economic ascent and the deepening development divide across the region. According to IMF projections for 2025, Poland’s nominal GDP is set to hit $979 billion, outpacing the total economic output of Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova, which collectively reach $927 billion.
Politics / 31 weeks ago
Europe’s emerging coalition: Which countries are willing to send troops to Ukraine?
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have publicly discussed the idea of European troops playing a role in the post-war stabilisation of Ukraine. The emphasis, according to diplomatic sources, is not on direct combat with Russian forces but on tasks like: This proposal represents a significant evolution from previous Western strategies, which have primarily focused on arming Ukraine without direct troop deployments.
Politics / 42 weeks ago
Europe to lead the charge in seeking peace for Ukraine after emergency summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday, March 2, the creation of a "coalition of the willing," comprising nations prepared to defend any forthcoming peace agreement and guarantee Ukraine's security. To support Ukraine's defence capabilities, the United Kingdom pledged £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export financing to procure over 5,000 air defence missiles manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This initiative complements a previously announced £2.2 billion loan for military aid to Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets.
