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NATO rushes to halt Russia, leaving China pivot unresolved

The military alliance is repositioning troops to prevent Russia’s war from spreading but realizes its long-term challenges may still come from Asia and elsewhere.

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Italy’s economy enters choppy waters

Italy faces a triple threat of a gas squeeze, higher interest rates and looming elections.

In Greece, holidaymakers are back but workers are in short supply

After the tough years of coronavirus, tourists are coming back but jobs in hotels and bars are not being filled.

A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda

With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.

NATO will increase high-readiness force to ‘well over’ 300,000 troops

Jens Stoltenberg says move comes as part of biggest defense upgrade since Cold War.

Control freaks: G7 leaders push to cap oil prices

As Macron proposes worldwide price controls, economists warn market manipulation could backfire.

UK bill to switch off Northern Ireland Brexit rules clears first hurdle

Former PM Theresa May among Conservatives taking aim at the UK plan.

Nicola Sturgeon to announce second Scottish independence vote, defying Westminster

Scottish first minister on collision course with Boris Johnson over plans for second referendum next year.

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EU executive eyes Big Tech’s money to save 5G

Getting US firms to chip in is hoped to save Europe’s 5G rollout.

G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road

Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.

A year on from Greek wildfires, locals are skeptical lessons have been learned

‘I wake up in the morning and for a moment I still expect to see the forest, and then reality kicks in,’ says Vaggelis Georgantzis, head of the resin producers union.

The G7 conundrum: How hard should you push China in a crisis?

America will arrive at the Bavarian G7 summit with upgraded plans to try to reduce Beijing’s political and commercial reach.

Ukraine: Not just a country, an EU candidate country

Despite Putin’s denial of Ukraine’s right to exist, the EU grants Kyiv candidate status.

The EU races to free itself from Russia’s gas noose

Failing to secure gas supplies would have serious consequences for Europe — but also Ukraine.

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Brussels

The EU is delaying an inevitable debate: Will it rewrite its biggest rules?

Leaders avoided the question this week, but the EU will ultimately have to decide whether to change how it makes key decisions.

EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote

MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.

EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban

Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.

German politics

German parliament votes to remove ban on ‘abortion advertising’

The ban dated back to Nazi-era abortion laws and has long been lamented by women and doctors alike.

Scholz adviser turns heads with appeal to consider future Russian relationship

German chancellor’s foreign policy adviser urges Europe not to forget about its long-term relations with Moscow and to tread carefully toward China.

Russia declares gas war on EU

The Kremlin’s gas games threaten the bloc’s climate policies, economies and political stability.

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