Tag #European Politics

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Germany's Budget U-Turn Shakes EU

Germany drastically changed its budget policy, increasing defense spending by hundreds of billions of euros and attempting to rewrite EU fiscal rules, a move driven by the Ukraine conflict but met with skepticism from other EU nations due to concerns about debt sustainability and unilateralism.

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Germany Approves €500 Billion Fund, Relaxing Debt Brake

The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending, relaxing the debt brake to address infrastructure deficits, geopolitical concerns, and economic challenges; the decision is controversial domestically.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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EU Corruption Scandal: Huawei Lobbying Undermines Anti-Corruption Efforts

A new corruption scandal involving Huawei lobbyists in the European Parliament has led to 21 house searches and an arrest, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current EU anti-corruption measures and exposing political resistance to stronger regulations.

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Putin's Ceasefire Stance and International Developments

Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russian President Putin wants to reject a US ceasefire proposal due to imposed strict conditions, possibly as a delaying tactic; meanwhile, a compromise has been reached in the Netherlands regarding EU defense plans, and a new Canadian prime minister will face cha...

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Wilders Accused of Undermining Dutch Security, Cabinet Dismissal Urged

Culture historian Thomas von der Dunk accuses Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch PVV party, of being a Putin mouthpiece, undermining European unity, and jeopardizing national security, urging the immediate dismissal of the current Dutch cabinet for its inaction.

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AfD's Weidel Leads Party to Major Electoral Victory in Germany

Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AfD party, led the party to second place in the recent election, securing over 20% of the vote despite the party's monitoring for suspected extremism; her unconventional profile—including her same-sex partnership and background in global finance—has not hindered her...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Political Shift, EU Arms Plan, and Brazilian Oscar Win

Due to the war in Ukraine and security concerns, Dutch political parties are increasingly collaborating; the European Commission plans to centralize weapons and ammunition purchases; and the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here" won an Oscar, highlighting concerns about democracy.

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PASOK Unveils Plan to Tackle Greece's Housing Crisis

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis announced a comprehensive housing plan to address Greece's housing crisis, aiming to provide 300,000 homes through new construction and public property use, with rent control measures also proposed, ahead of national elections.

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Spain's Defense Spending Debate Amidst Political Division and Shifting Geopolitics

Spain's parliament debates increasing defense spending amid political divisions over support for Ukraine and concerns about US reliability, reflecting broader European anxieties about Russia and the need for stronger self-reliance in security.

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Vox's Solidaridad Union: Limited Impact After Four Years

Spain's Vox party created the Solidaridad union in 2020 to attract working-class voters; however, with only 15,000 members, it has failed to significantly impact the Spanish labor movement compared to major unions like CCOO and UGT, unlike other European far-right parties that engage directly with e...

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Portuguese Government Collapses, Triggering Third Snap Election in Three Years

Portugal's conservative government led by Luís Montenegro collapsed following a no-confidence vote in Parliament due to corruption scandals, leading to snap elections—the third in three years—potentially on May 11th or 18th, after President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa consults with party leaders.

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CDU/SPD Coalition Deal Reached in Germany, Facing Opposition"

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed to form a coalition government after exploratory talks, focusing on border control, tax cuts, and economic revival, with Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor; however, the agreement faces criticism from the AfD, Greens, and Left Party.

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