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Six people who could shape European politics in 2026
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Six people who could shape European politics in 2026

Will Europe tilt even further to the right in 2026 - or will there be a backlash against the United States' Donald Trump? Here are six people in the European spotlight this spring.
Zelenskyy spoke with allies ahead of meeting with Trump in Florida
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Zelenskyy spoke with allies ahead of meeting with Trump in Florida

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings with leaders of allied countries on Saturday, ahead of his upcoming personal meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida.
Trump envoy wants to make Greenland part of the United States
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Trump envoy wants to make Greenland part of the United States

It will be an honor to “make Greenland part of the United States. ” President Donald Trump appoints Jeff Landry, the arch-conservative governor of Louisiana, as special envoy to Greenland
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to see "courage" from European leaders

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is urging the EU to "show courage" and sign the trade agreement with the Latin American countries that are part of Mercosur.
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement
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EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement

Brazil's president opens up about postponing the signing of the trade agreement with the EU. The EU wants to wait until January
Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators
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Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.
Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders
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Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders

Russian intelligence is threatening politicians and financial executives in Belgium, sources have told The Guardian. The pressure is aimed at getting Belgium to put a stop to the EU's plans to use frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine
Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine
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Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine

Pressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present
Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement
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Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement

Italy joins France in calling for a delay in the EU's major trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Latin America. Brazilian President Lula da Silva responds with a warning – it's now or never
EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine
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EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine

The next few days will be crucial for continued support for Ukraine, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key
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Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key

When EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree
Important step for Mercosur in the EU
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Important step for Mercosur in the EU

The European Parliament says yes to the safeguard measures that have been developed ahead of a possible trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
Ukraine decision delayed until summit
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Ukraine decision delayed until summit

Despite intensive negotiations, it will likely take until the EU leaders' summit on Thursday before a solution is reached regarding future support for Ukraine.
Tough situation regarding Ukraine loans - "destiny week for Europe"
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Tough situation regarding Ukraine loans - "destiny week for Europe"

The difficulties are growing in getting a multi-billion dollar loan in the EU, based on frozen Russian assets. Sweden is irritated by others' "hassles"
The world is shocked by the terrorist attack in Sydney
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The world is shocked by the terrorist attack in Sydney

A sea of flowers blooms on the boardwalk along Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach as leaders around the world condemn Sunday's terrorist attack on a family festival marking the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Italy wants to see alternatives for Russian assets
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Italy wants to see alternatives for Russian assets

Italy joins Belgium in opposing the European Commission's proposal to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, reports Politico.
Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan
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Sources: Ukraine could be allowed into EU via peace plan

Ukraine could get a fast track into the EU by 2027 according to the draft peace plan that the US and Ukraine are negotiating, reports the Financial Times.
Germany gets EU to ease car regulations
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Germany gets EU to ease car regulations

The emissions ban for new cars in the EU from 2035 will be changed to require a 90 percent reduction, according to German politicians.
Russian Central Bank takes on assets
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Russian Central Bank takes on assets

The Russian Central Bank is taking the securities institution Euroclear to court in Moscow, due to the frozen Russian assets that may be used to help Ukraine.
Steps forward for frozen Russian money to Ukraine
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Steps forward for frozen Russian money to Ukraine

EU countries agree to freeze Russian state assets for longer than just six months at a time. This brings a billion-dollar loan to Ukraine closer – despite opposition from Belgium
Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down
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Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down

After 15 years of court threats, the European Commission is dropping its old case against Sweden's wolf hunting. But new lawsuits may be coming instead
Reduced environmental bureaucracy will save billions
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Reduced environmental bureaucracy will save billions

The European Commission hopes that just over ten billion a year will be saved through simpler administration of environmental regulations.
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