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US president criticizes European leaders, signals intent to influence continent’s politics

US president criticizes European leaders, signals intent to influence continent’s politics

Trump says Russia ‘in a stronger position,’ presses Europe for results, confirms he has floated new draft peace plan to Ukrainian officials in interview with Politico

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Polish foreign minister calls urgent meeting of Baltic Sea partners to discuss Ukraine
09.12.2025

Polish foreign minister calls urgent meeting of Baltic Sea partners to discuss Ukraine

A day after key meeting in London that saw no Polish representative present, Poland’s foreign minister calls urgent meeting of Council of Baltic Sea States to discuss European security, war in Ukraine

EU launches probe into Google's alleged anti-competitive practices in AI
09.12.2025

EU launches probe into Google's alleged anti-competitive practices in AI

EU Commission investigates whether Google’s artificial intelligence models are being trained on YouTube videos, other third-party content, while creators have no choice to opt out

Türkiye, Hungary sign MoU to boost cooperation in higher education
09.12.2025

Türkiye, Hungary sign MoU to boost cooperation in higher education

Agreement and 2025-2028 protocol aim to expand student, academic staff exchanges, support joint degree programs, and strengthen university partnerships.

US criticism of Europe's liberties 'not true,' EU must stay self-confident: Foreign policy chief
09.12.2025

US criticism of Europe's liberties 'not true,' EU must stay self-confident: Foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas says criticism of European liberties should be directed at 'Russia perhaps'

Germany’s Merz sharply criticizes new US security strategy
09.12.2025

Germany’s Merz sharply criticizes new US security strategy

Chancellor says Trump administration's new strategy confirms Europe must become more independent from America on security policy