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EU attempts to clamp down on free speech in the US to ‘protect democracy’
The European Union introduced fresh measures this week to limit American speech on social media platforms, claiming the move is needed to protect democracy. EU lawmakers say the initiative targets “foreign interference” and “illegal content,

If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says
The European Union must arm itself to “survive” in an increasingly uncertain global order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, calling on the bloc to help member nations finance a build up in defense spending.
What next for U.S.-EU trade ties after Trump's complaints about deficit?
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to address a longstanding trade deficit with the European Union, saying he will reverse that by imposing tariffs or making the EU buy more U.S. oil and gas.
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EU struggles to close digital gap as Asia and the US leads in robotics
In the European Union, there are only 167 robots per 10,000 industrial sector workers, while in South Korea, this rate reaches 725 units. The European Commission, in its latest report, warns about the growing technological gap between the EU and competitors from Asia and the USA.
EU to target AI, biotech, cheap energy in global competitiveness push
AI, biotech and affordable clean energy will be the focus of an EU drive to make the bloc globally competitive and ensure it keeps pace with rivals the United States and China, according to a draft European Commission paper seen by Reuters.
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Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine
It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. But involving European partners is necessary to secure a better
Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f--- off’ over Greenland bid
President Trump ruffled feathers with his plan to buy Greenland, and a Danish MEP is pushing back in a coarsely worded response put in 'words [he] might understand.'
Key Figures In EU-US Trade
Upon his return to the White House Donald Trump threatened to impose customs duties on products from the European Union.
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EU hawks back Trump call to boost defence spending
BRUSSELS: The EU's top diplomat and Poland's prime minister said on Wednesday (Jan 22) that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend much more on defence - faced with the
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Transatlantic Relations Under new US and EU leadership: Trade, Economic Security, and Competitiveness
With both the United States and the European Union changing their leadership in 2024 the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program and The Friedrich Naumann Foundation are pleased to present findings from a new joint report analyzing the priorities of the new European Commission and highlighting key issues that will shape the future of US-EU cooperation.
As the US exits the WHO, can the EU fill the gap in global health leadership?
With Donald Trump’s plans to cut ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the international agency stands to lose not only $1 billion but one of the most influential actors on global health. Will the EU try to fill this gap?
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WHO freezes hiring, restricts travel after US withdrawal
The World Health Organization is freezing recruitment and slashing travel in response to the withdrawal of the U.S., its biggest funder, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO.