European Union
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Between the Waves: a ‘spirited study’ of Britain’s history
The Week Recommends This book gives an ‘authoritative, original and wise’ explanation of the country’s relationship with the EU
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Is Trump's tariffs plan working?
Today's Big Question Trump has touted 'victories', but inflation is the 'elephant in the room'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What difference will the 'historic' UK-Germany treaty make?
Today's Big Question Europe's two biggest economies sign first treaty since WWII, underscoring 'triangle alliance' with France amid growing Russian threat and US distance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Viktor Orban: is time up for Europe's longest-serving premier?
Today's Big Question Hungarian PM's power is under threat 'but not in the way – or from the people – one might expect'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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How the UK still benefits from EU funds
The Explainer Keir Starmer seeks access to bloc's new rearmament fund, while British scientists reap £500 million in EU research grants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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On VE Day, is Europe alone once again?
Today's Big Question Donald Trump's rebranding of commemoration as 'Victory Day for World War Two' underlines breakdown of post-war transatlantic alliance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The ETA: how new UK travel rules may affect you
The Explainer Full roll-out of Britain's new travel scheme is designed to be easy, but some have already faced problems
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Trump vows 25% tariffs on EU at Cabinet meeting
Speed Read The tariff threats serve to enhance a growing suspicion that the president views Europe as an adversary, not an ally
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How long will it take to renew a passport?
In Depth Brexit changes mean British travellers risk being turned away at airports because of EU rules on passport expiry dates
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Why are Europe's leaders raising red flags about Trump's Ukraine overtures to Putin?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Officials from across the continent warn that any peace plan without their input is doomed from the start
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will Keir Starmer have to choose between Washington and Brussels?
Today's Big Question Starmer's 'reset' with the EU will focus on 'defence for trade' but an 'EU-hating' president in the White House could cause the PM trouble
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The Etias: how new European travel rules may affect you
The Explainer Britons will eventually have to pay for a visa waiver when the European Union introduces its much-delayed entry-exit scheme
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Will Donald Trump wreck the Brexit deal?
Today's Big Question President-elect's victory could help UK's reset with the EU, but a free-trade agreement with the US to dodge his threatened tariffs could hinder it
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Was Georgia's election stolen?
Today's Big Question The incumbent Georgian Dream party seized a majority in the disputed poll, defying predictions
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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