Tag: GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATIONS
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A Call for European Cohesion: The Urgent Need for an EU Intelligence Agency
The European Union is being urged to create its own intelligence agency to enhance collective security and share information about threats posed by foreign agents. This initiative, prompted by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö’s comprehensive report on the EU’s readiness for crisis, aims to empower member states to better defend against espionage and sabotage in…
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Germany Sidesteps Recession, Yet Weak Growth Casts Shadow Over Europe
In the latest quarter, Europe limped to 0.4 percent growth, with Germany’s weak performance undermining overall recovery amid challenges like high energy prices and a lingering competitiveness crisis. This stands in contrast to the U.S., which saw a 2.8 percent growth rate, highlighting Europe’s struggles as it faces the fallout from the Ukrainian war and…
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Germany’s Shifting Commitment: A New Chapter in European Relations
Chancellor Olaf Scholz embodies a shift in Germany’s European posture, transforming from a collaborative leader into a wary manager amidst economic decline. This change signifies declining support for collective EU initiatives and increasing self-interest, echoing sentiments among other European nations grappling with nationalist movements. The article explores the broader implications of Germany’s distancing behavior on…