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Throwing more money to combat regional ‘desertification’ may not be the answer. Research in Germany challenges the effectiveness of development finance, arguing that each euro spent through the EU’s cohesion policies generates little more than an additional euro in economic growth.

Neglecting its poorest regions risks being a fatal EU mistake

Giles Merritt warns against halving cohesion funds in the new MFF when hard-hit rural regions flock to support the populists’ disruptive messages

As Russia is not legally entitled to the interest generated on the assets, Europe began transferring approximately $6 billion in windfall profits to Ukraine in 2024. The G7 devised a further $50 billion Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan based on the expected future value of earned interest.

Time for Europe to Break the Bank on Ukraine

With U.S. aid largely discontinued, European leaders have no choice but to unlock Russia’s sovereign assets in order to keep Ukraine afloat. Only a long-term military and financial commitment can help Kyiv prevail.

Mamdani ran a formidable campaign, remaining relentlessly positive and using his communication skills and social-media reach to powerful effect

If progressives want to beat populists, Mamdani is not the answer

Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City may have made headlines, but victories in the Netherlands, New Jersey, and Virginia offer truer lessons.

The Bataclan attackers were young men of mainly North African origin, recruited in Belgium and France, trained in IS territory in the Middle East, who then returned to Europe hidden among a vast flow of migrants.

France remembers Bataclan attacks but knows enemy has not gone away

Just as France marks the 10th anniversary of the Bataclan massacres, another reminder has come of the permanence of the jihadist threat.

Turkey’s willingness to open the border and normalize relations, is key to breaking Armenia free of its current geopolitical bonds. But Ankara still moves cautiously toward this, out of deference to its ally Azerbaijan—even though most analysts, inside and outside the country, argue that it is in Turkey’s strategic interests to act now, while the opportunity is there and Russia is still distracted in Ukraine.

Armenia’s Election Is a Foreign Affair

As the 2026 Armenian election approaches, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is facing fierce opposition from both Russia and the diaspora. He will need the help of Europe, the United States, and regional neighbours to advance his ambitious foreign policy.

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If EU and U.S. leaders do not react decisively to these threats, Beijing’s economic and technological support will continue to undermine the Western sanctions regime on Russia and allow it to prolong its war in Ukraine.

Analyses

China is the Weak Link in Europe’s Ukraine Strategy

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

China plays an increasingly active role in the Kremlin’s hybrid war against Europe. The EU must confront this growing China-Russia cooperation, as it poses grave threats to both European security and economic resilience.

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Ahead of Monday’s meeting, liberal Renew and the Greens were pleased with the Commission’s concessions, per three parliament sources, but still said they would argue for more.

Europe

Disunited European Parliament calls off EU budget rebellion

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

"The Commission’s proposals are quite good and meet our demands," said EPP MEP Herbert Dorfmann, while sources close to the file said centre-left S&D lawmakers were unhappy with the suggestions.

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The speech was the keynote address of the fifth Summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China which, this year,was held in Brussels.

World

Taiwan is a "victim of coercion", VP Hsiao Bi-khim tells EP

Monday, November 10, 2025

A senior Taiwan government minister has become the first to give a speech in a foreign parliament.

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Taiwan officially launched its carbon fee system this year as well as pilot reporting. The fee was initially set at approximately US$10 per metric ton CO2e. Establishing a national carbon price is a new milestone.

World

Taiwan’s participation in the “Global Mutirao” on climate transition

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Aligning with the world to confront climate risks while energizing broad participation to achieve sustainable development.

Opening remarks will be delivered by Mr. Stefanos Gikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Mr. George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, and H.E. Fang Qiu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, while H.E. Matthew Lodge, British Ambassador to Greece, will also take part in a panel discussion. Moreover, Dr. Kyriacos Sabatakakis, Country Managing Director – ACCENTURE will present research regarding Artificial intelligence.

Events

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

Although the Commission and member states pledged €522 million in aid earlier in 2025 at the High-Level Conference for Sudan, this came after two years of escalating violence and mass displacement.

Analyses

The Deafening Silence of the EU Over Sudan

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

As the true horrors of the Sudanese Civil War emerge, Brussel’s response remains muted compared to its more vocal and active stance on Gaza.

Trump’s questioning of security guarantee and his constantly shifting messages on Ukraine have both reinforced the case for Europe’s strategic autonomy and highlighted the continent’s continued dependence on U.S. military support.

Europe

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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.

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China has agreed to suspend export control measures it had placed on rare earths, crucial for the production of everything from smartphones to fighter jets. This has been seen as a key win for Trump from his meeting with Xi.

World

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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States still legislate, but often govern through corporate intermediaries. Decisions about data storage, online speech, or network access depend as much on the internal rules of digital giants as they do on national law.

Business

Corporate Geopolitics: When Billionaires Rival States

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Tech giants are increasingly able to wield significant geopolitical influence. To ensure digital sovereignty, governments must insist on transparency and accountability.

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Whether Europe’s faltering performance on AI could be turned into a coherent strategy in the event of a US financial crisis remains to be seen.

Europe

How Europe’s AI tortoise might overtake the US hare

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Giles Merritt reports on the growing risk of an investment meltdown of the US’s exuberant AI start-ups, and the opportunity for Europe.

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Western Balkan governments should team up to develop joint projects, attract foreign investment in the defense industrial sector, and benefit from increased spending on security in the EU.

Europe

How the Western Balkans Can Contribute to European Defense

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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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With China currently controlling over 90% of global rare earth processing, its threat to tighten exports earlier this year sent shockwaves through Washington.

World

Rare Earths and Global Diplomacy: How They’re Shaping Trade and Power

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The scramble for rare earths is not only driving Trump’s diplomacy with Xi, but also redefining global trade alliances.

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EU Actually

Guterres: the one and a half Celsius is dead

N. Peter KramerBy: N. Peter Kramer

On the eve of the UN climate conference COP30 in Brazil, the word was finally out.

Europe

France remembers Bataclan attacks but knows enemy has not gone away

France remembers Bataclan attacks but knows enemy has not gone away

Just as France marks the 10th anniversary of the Bataclan massacres, another reminder has come of the permanence of the jihadist threat.

Business

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

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.

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