Politics
EU Officials Push for New Own-Resource Taxes to Fund €2 Trillion Budget
Senior EU leaders insist new revenue streams are essential for the 2028-2034 budget, clashing with frugal member states skeptical of additional taxes.
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Politics
Italian Opposition Fragmented, Leaving Meloni as Sole Alternative: Analyst
Lorenzo Pregliasco argues Giorgia Meloni's longevity stems from a calculated strategy avoiding disruptive reforms, while a fractured opposition lacks a viable leader.
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Farage Announces Small Boats Deal with France’s National Rally
Nigel Farage unveils a memorandum with France's National Rally to intercept and return migrants to France, aiming to stop Channel crossings within…
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Germany Seeks to Establish Return Hubs Outside EU by Year-End
Germany and fellow EU nations aim to finalize agreements for overseas return hubs by December, targeting countries like Uganda or Rwanda despite…
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South Korea Weighs Naval Role in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure
Seoul is considering military contributions to secure the Strait of Hormuz but insists no decision has been made despite US pressure and…
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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review of Mail-In Voting Restrictions; Diesel Hits Record High
The Trump admin asks the Supreme Court to block a ruling against USPS mail-in ballot restrictions as NC begins absentee voting. Meanwhile,…
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Two Reform UK figures resign over alleged foreign donation breach
Senior officials James Orr and Dan Jukes step down amid Channel 4 allegations of unlawful foreign funding as Reform UK launches an…
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EU Ministers Press On with Enlargement Agenda Following Iceland’s Referendum Rejection
EU officials in Dublin are maintaining momentum for bloc expansion despite Iceland's narrow vote against restarting accession talks.
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Iran Conflict Casts Long Shadow Over US Midterm Elections
With November 3 midterms approaching, the Trump administration faces mounting pressure to contain the Iran conflict as war opposition and rising energy…
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EU Warns Serbia: Ratko Mladić Funeral a Critical Test for Membership Bid
EU officials warn Serbia that honoring convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić with a state funeral would severely damage its path to European…