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EU Energy Safe for Now — But Middle East Tensions Cast Long Shadow

Daniel — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:16:10 +0000

EU energy supplies remain stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with no immediate risk to oil or gas flows. However, officials warn that prolonged disruption could expose vulnerabilities—particularly in fuel imports—leaving the bloc bracing for an uncertain energy future.

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France’s Slow-Burning Crisis: Debt, Demographics and Political Deadlock

Daniel — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:10:40 +0000

As France grapples with rising debt, an aging population and deep political fragmentation, the country’s generous social model is colliding with fiscal reality. With borrowing costs climbing and reform efforts stalled, the pressure is building on leaders to act before gradual strain turns into a full-blown crisis.

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Is NATO turning on itself?

Daniel — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:13:57 +0000

Greenland has become the unlikely frontline of a global crisis in international law. A NATO member state is threatening another, exposing a fault line the alliance was never designed to confront.

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US is losing Europe’s right wing populists.

Daniel — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:10:39 +0000

Donald Trump’s return to the White House was initially hailed by Europe’s right-wing populists as a strategic victory.

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