“Mass movement” needed to challenge the Far Right in Europe
By Martin Banks The Left group in the European Parliament has warned it is getting ready for a “fight for the soul of Europe.”
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February 11, 2025 Europe awaits the art of Trump’s Ukraine deal
BRUSSELS – It’s crunch time for Ukraine.
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EUROPE
January 21, 2025 Germany’s Merz vows to lead Europe on joint Trump strategy
BERLIN – Germany’s election frontrunner Friedrich Merz has promised to take the lead on a joint European approach to Donald Trump’s presidency, rejecting the idea that relations with the US would now be dominated by Europe’s far right.
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EUROPE
January 4, 2025 Europe finally has a heavyweight ambassador in Washington.
By Denis MacShane, former UK Minister of Europe in the Blair governments. A man who knows many of Europe’s leaders, he has devoted his adult life to arguing that the European Union needed more unity, more common purpose and can be a power for good for the world.
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CYPRUS
January 1, 2025 Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, has been recognized as the best beach in Europe for 2024
Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, has been recognized as the best beach in Europe for 2024, earning the top spot in the European Beach Index. This ranking, compiled by Quotezone.co.uk, highlights the appeal of beaches across the continent based on criteria such as air and sea temperatures, positive reviews, daily expenses, and wave conditions. […]
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EUROPE
December 4, 2024 EU needs to back sustainable recovery of Europe’s beer industry
By Martin Banks Beer remains a “motor” for Europe’s economy but continues to face multiple challenges, ranging from the aftershocks of the Covid pandemic to supply chain turbulence, say The Brewers of Europe.
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EUROPE
December 3, 2024 Technology sovereignty is an existential matter for Europe
In an increasingly tumultuous world, strengthening Europe’s digital economy is not merely a nice ambition for European policymakers: it is a core determinant of the prosperity and security of the continent.
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EUROPE
November 13, 2024 AI made in Europe – possible but needs work
The EU’s AI Act is the first comprehensive legal framework regulating artificial intelligence globally. But regulation alone is not going to make us competitive in this field. Instead, Europe must invest in secure connectivity and resilient backbone infrastructure as well as a resilient supply chain. Europe has seen considerable advancements in generative AI. The pieces […]
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EUROPE
November 12, 2024 For digital governance, Europe faces one challenge above all else: Weaving it all together
The key to success for the EU’s digital rulebook is streamlining governance structures, writes Isabelle Roccia. Isabelle Roccia is the managing director for Europe at the IAPP. The last five years have had a tremendous impact on European digital policy. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act was perhaps the most visible pinnacle since the General […]
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POLITICS
November 12, 2024 Trump is back
By Martin Banks Irishman Pat Cox, a former President of the European Parliament, has two words for it: “Buckle up.” That is his short, sharp and sweet reaction to Donald Trump’s amazing victory in the U.S election, one which has confounded many, including pollsters who got the result badly wrong. The staggering result was confirmed […]
