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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Russia's Banker Warns EU: Frozen Assets Could Spark Decades of Legal Battles

Andrei Kostin, a key figure in Russia's banking sector, has issued a stern warning to the European Union. He believes that if the EU proceeds with plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, it could lead to a lengthy legal battle. This comes after EU leaders recently attempted to agree o

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Greek Farmers Fight for Fair Pay

Greek farmers are upset. They are not happy with the government. The government delayed their EU subsidies. This money is important for them. It helps them pay for things. The farmers protested. They blocked roads with tractors. Police used tear gas. This happened in central and northern Greece. Th

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

EU's Money Maze: Ukraine's Financial Future Hangs in the Balance

The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Deal Hits a Snag: What's Next?

The UK and EU were in a tough spot over a big defense fund. The EU wanted a huge fee for UK companies to join in. The UK said it wouldn't pay any price. Both sides talked a lot but couldn't agree. The UK said it was sad they couldn't make a deal. The EU said maybe they can talk again later. The def

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Fund Talks Collapse: What Went Wrong?

The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had hi

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Nov 28 2025CRYPTO

EU's Crypto Data Sharing: A Big Step Towards Transparency

The European Union has just introduced new guidelines for sharing information about crypto assets among its member countries. This isn't just a small change; it's a major update designed to improve transparency and efficiency. The update specifies exactly what kind of information should be included

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

EU's Shift on Tech and Child Protection: A Balancing Act

The EU has taken a step back from its initial plan to make tech giants like Google and Meta actively detect and remove child sexual abuse material online. This decision, made by EU member states, is a significant change from the stricter rules proposed by the European Parliament in 2023. The new app

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

EU's Unwavering Stance: Cash and Arms for Ukraine Amid Peace Talks

The European Union is standing firm in its support for Ukraine. This support includes money, weapons, and diplomacy. EU leaders recently met in Angola. They discussed Ukraine's needs. They promised to keep helping. Money is a big part of this support. EU leaders agreed to fund Ukraine for the next

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