The message given by Ursula von der Leyen to electrify the European economy is strategically coherent, politically appealing, and, on the surface, even unavoidable. It will be the real deal to decarbonize industry and power transport, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and anchor Europe’s competitiveness…Continue Reading

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After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations., NewsFeed After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin ongoing negotiations for the ‘security of both countries’. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna explains why US Secretary of State Marco RubioContinue Reading

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Exclusive Germany will pay for “hundreds” of Patriot missiles for Ukraine as strategic partnership signed. Germany to provide IRIS-T launchers, invest in deep strikes, jointly develop mid-range drones The €35 billion Hungary lost while Orbán picked fights with Brussels. Two pots, €2 billion already gone, and a deadline in August.Continue Reading