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Debate: 80 years after WW2: where does Europe stand?

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
On 8 May eighty years ago, World War II came to an end in Europe with the surrender of Nazi Germany: an occasion to be remembered. Russia marks its victory in the 'Great Patriotic War' with an annual military parade on 9 May. Europe's commentators reflect in light of the current conflicts.
Categories: European Union

Learn from the past | El País - Spain

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
Categories: European Union

Debate: New Chancellor visits Macron and Tusk

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
On Wednesday, the day after his election as German chancellor, Friedrich Merz flew to Paris. In a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron the two leaders reaffirmed the close ties between their countries, which had recently cooled, as well as their shared interests. Merz then flew directly to Warsaw to meet Prime Minister Donald Tusk and reassert the desire for close ties with Poland. Commentators take stock.
Categories: European Union

The perfect duo | Deutschlandfunk - Germany

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
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A strong start | Corriere della Sera - Italy

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
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Debate: Merz elected chancellor in second round of voting

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
The German Bundestag elected Friedrich Merz as the country's new chancellor on Tuesday - but only in the second round of voting after the CDU leader failed to secure enough support from the ranks of the conservative-social democratic coalition in the first round and fell six votes short of the required majority. After the vote the cabinet members were also sworn in. Europe's media discuss the causes of the false start and its consequences.
Categories: European Union

A lack of genuine leaders | In.gr - Greece

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
Categories: European Union

Debate: How dangerous is the India-Pakistan confrontation?

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:24
India has attacked targets in neighbouring Pakistan and the Pakistan-controlled part of the disputed Kashmir region. Official sources in New Delhi stress that only "terrorist infrastructure" was targeted, but Islamabad says 31 civilians were killed and has vowed to retaliate. This latest escalation in the long-standing conflict was prompted by a terrorist attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Meloni visits Trump: can she be Europe's bridge builder?

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 12:14
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington today for talks that will presumably focus on defusing the tariff dispute between the US and Europe. The two leaders enjoy a good personal relationship. Europe's press discusses whether the EU will benefit from this encounter - or whether the post-fascist politician only has Italy's interests in mind.
Categories: European Union

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