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The rift between Brussels and Washington raises questions about which side will emerge stronger. The Europeans are laying the groundwork to enhance their power and have already proved their ability to withstand epochal change

Are we navigating the end of the market era?
We are entering a data-driven world where democratic governance struggles to catch up with the hybridization of power between states, platforms and private data monopolies

Donald Trump Vs. Pope Leo XIV: A Tale of Two Americans
What should Pope Leo XIV say about Trump’s draconian “One Big Beautiful Bill”?

PM Francois Bayrou’s ‘moment de verite’
France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to slash overall spending

Dateline Germany: Why pension reform is key to stabilizing democracy
Why have young people not yet rebelled, organized themselves and gone on strike on the missing public pension reforms?
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US-EU framework trade deal was ’tantalisingly close’
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
A framework agreement on trade between the United States and the European Union (EU) was "tantalisingly close" before US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on imports from the EU, Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris has said
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EU’s claim to geopolitical power isn’t passing the Trump test
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Europe has become more dependent on the United States to appease Trump. To assert itself as a true geopolitical force, the EU must deepen ties with partners who value its reliable and diplomatic approach
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Government of the rich, by the rich, for the rich
Monday, July 14, 2025
Trump’s massive tax cuts are designed to wreak havoc in the already feeble social fabric of the United States
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Greek MEPs demand tariff-free trade in medicines as new deadline looms
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Zelensky is the world’s loneliest leader
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Euronext’s Move to Acquire the Athens Stock Exchange: A tangible vote of Confidence to the Greek Economy.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Euronext’s ongoing negotiations to acquire the majority stake in the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) mark a significant development for the Greek capital markets
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Professor Nikolaos Georgikopoulos (Stern NYU) appointed New Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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The EU Needs Values-Based Engagement in the Southern Mediterranean
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