Russia and China warn the EU about Euroclear billions
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin went on a working visit to Cina. After a meeting with his Chinese colleague Li Qiang in the city of Hangzhou, an extensive press release was published yesterday.
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China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
Beijing has said it will loosen a chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.
Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?
The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU.
How the Western Balkans Can Contribute to European Defense
The Western Balkans’ defense industry offers Europe a chance to strengthen its security. But to become net contributors, governments across the region must modernize their militaries, attract investment, and gradually integrate into the EU’s defense initiatives.
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24th Navigator 2025 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum “Shape the Seas”
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The 24th NAVIGATOR – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum 2025 returns more dynamic than ever on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 09:00 to 16:30 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Lighthouse, under the theme “SHAPE THE SEAS” – a call to the maritime community to actively shape the future of the sea
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Trump hailed ’amazing’ meeting with China’s Xi but no formal trade deal agreed
Monday, November 3, 2025
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have met for the first time in six years - raising hopes for a de-escalation of tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
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Corporate Geopolitics: When Billionaires Rival States
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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EU fails to back frozen Russian cash loan - but vows to support Ukraine
Monday, October 27, 2025
EU leaders have agreed to help support Ukraine’s "financial needs" for the next two years - but stopped short of releasing billions of euros in frozen Russian cash to help fund the country’s defence last Thursday night.
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France’s Sleepwalkers
Monday, October 27, 2025
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Kallas walks back claim Mercosur deal was agreed at European Council
Monday, October 27, 2025
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Europe’s leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
European leaders have joined Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in insisting that any talks on ending the war in Ukraine should start with freezing the current front line, and warned that Russia is not serious about peace.
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Europe’s Broken National Politics Hamper its Geopolitical Power
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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