Danube low water levels force power cuts and disrupt shipping across Central Europe Danube low water levels are forcing hydropower and nuclear plants in Central Europe to reduce output, stranding …
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Europe urges development of sovereign AI models after Washington disables Anthropic services
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean AI sovereignty put to the test after US export controls briefly disabled Anthropic’s Fable 5 US export controls briefly disabled Anthropic’s Fable 5, revealing gaps in European AI sovereignty …
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Krugman argues Europe matches US living standards by purchasing power parity
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKrugman: Europe’s economic standing holds up against the United States Paul Krugman says Europe’s economic standing is stronger than often portrayed; he argues PPP-adjusted GDP per capita narrows the gap …
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Eurobarometer finds EU membership approval at 40-year high across Europe
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEurobarometer survey: EU membership support reaches 40-year high as Germans cite stability and cost worries EU membership support hits 40-year high, with 74% seeing net benefits; survey shows Germans value …
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ASML warns Europe will lose semiconductor leadership without stronger industrial policy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerASML’s EUV Dominance Tests Europe’s Chip Strategy ASML’s EUV lithography dominance underpins global chip production; CEO Christophe Fouquet urges Europe to build demand and strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem. ASML has …
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Europe warns AI competitiveness threatened as US restricts Anthropic access
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Restricts Anthropic Models, Sparking Push for a European AI US export curbs on Anthropic’s most advanced models block non‑citizen access, leaving European developers cut off and accelerating plans for …
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Night trains across Europe offer summer fares under €100 amid low occupancy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNight Trains in Europe Offer Summer Tickets Under €100, but Operators Face Steep Challenges Summer analysis shows many night train routes in Europe still sell berth or couchette seats under …
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Europe must adopt strategic China policy to counter leverage over rare earths
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEurope must build a coherent Europe-China strategy to manage leverage and de-risk its dependencies Stefan Messingschlager urges a Europe-China strategy to counter rare-earth leverage, reduce coercion and strengthen supply resilience. …
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FCAS cancellation prompts Europe to pursue pragmatic defence coalitions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCancellation of German-French fighter jet project forces strategic reset for European defence Official cancellation of the German-French fighter jet project pushes Europe toward smaller industry coalitions, market-driven innovation and reuse …
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Iran war enters temporary de-escalation as Europe tightens asylum controls
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIran De-escalation Holds for Now as Berlin Mayor Seeks Closure on Tennis Affair and EU Tightens Asylum Controls Iran de-escalation holds for now as diplomatic contacts and restrained military posturing …