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The Legal Minefield of the EU’s Ukraine Loan Plan
The European Commission is proposing a "reparations loan" to raise 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to support Ukraine against Russia. This move is legally...
Reassessing the Use of Article 122 TFEU: A Legal and Political Misstep
I recall how, when I was still teaching EU law at ULB, I used to point to Article 122 TFEU with a certain pride...
EU Mulls Second SAFE Loans Scheme as Defence Demand Surges
The European Commission is weighing the creation of a second round of its multi-billion-euro SAFE loans programme, as member states push for more low-cost...
Russian Central Bank Denounces EU Asset-Use Plan as Illegal
Russia’s central bank has sharply condemned European Union proposals to use its frozen assets, calling the idea a direct violation of international law and...
From Sanctions to Seizure: EU Plots Permanent Freeze of Russian Billions
The Strategic Pivot
The European Union is poised to enact a transformative financial maneuver, seeking to replace its current six-month renewable freezes with an indefinite...
NATO’s Rutte Says Russia Could Be Ready to Attack NATO in 5 Years
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning that alliance members are Russia's next target, urging them to urgently increase defense...
UAE-EU Free Trade Talks Progressing Rapidly
The United Arab Emirates and the European Union launched free trade negotiations earlier this year, covering trade in goods, services, investment, and cooperation in...
Macron’s Warning, Bremen’s Wallet: Europe’s New Space-Defense Era
When French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated France’s Space Command in Toulouse on 12 November 2025 and declared that “space is no longer a sanctuary;...
Starmer Hits Back at Trump: Europe is “Strong and United”
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asserted that Europe remains "strong" and "united" behind Ukraine, directly countering recent criticisms from U.S. President Donald...
EU Agrees to 90% Emissions Cut by 2040-A Landmark Deal
EU lawmakers have struck a legally binding climate agreement that commits the bloc to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to...