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EU chief tells Trump administration not to meddle in European democracy

EU chief tells Trump administration not to meddle in European democracy

'It is not on us, when it comes to elections, to decide who the leader of the country will be, but on the people of this country,' says European Commission president

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UK economy grows 1.1% year-on-year in October, below estimates
12.12.2025

UK economy grows 1.1% year-on-year in October, below estimates

On monthly basis, British GDP falls 0.1% in October, missing expectations

Greek leftist opposition party urges gov’t to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision over Israel’s participation
12.12.2025

Greek leftist opposition party urges gov’t to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision over Israel’s participation

SYRIZA says Greece must distance itself from EBU decision allowing Israel to compete, show 'respect for the people of Palestine'

Belgian lawmakers urge public broadcaster to withdraw from Eurovision due to Israel’s participation
12.12.2025

Belgian lawmakers urge public broadcaster to withdraw from Eurovision due to Israel’s participation

MPs from Belgium’s Francophone Socialist Party submit motion urging Francophone Community Government to press RTBF to reconsider its decision to take part in Eurovision 2026

Spain’s public broadcaster chief blasts Eurovision director for failing to mention Gaza in letter to fans
12.12.2025

Spain’s public broadcaster chief blasts Eurovision director for failing to mention Gaza in letter to fans

RTVE head Jose Pablo Lopez accuses Eurovision director of overlooking Gaza and applying rules selectively

Beijing cautions EU against holding separate talks with Chinese companies
11.12.2025

Beijing cautions EU against holding separate talks with Chinese companies

China, EU held trade remedy discussions earlier this week, consultations to continue next week, says Commerce Ministry