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Europe sets 2027 deadline to wean itself from Russian natural gas
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As negotiators attempt to end Russia’s yearslong Ukraine invasion, lawmakers across the EU agree to uncouple gas consumption from Moscow’s petrochemical infrastructure
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Moscow cheers Trump’s new ‘America First’ strategy
speed read The president’s national security strategy seeks ‘strategic stability’ with Russia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Daylight Saving Time: a Spanish controversy
Under the Radar Spain’s prime minister has called on the EU to remove biannual clock changes in Europe
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System: how new European travel rules may affect you
The Explainer Britons will eventually have to pay for a visa waiver as part of the new European Union border checks
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Moldova gives decisive win to pro-EU party
Speed Read The country is now on track to join the European Union within five years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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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