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The New York Times

December 18, 2025

EU Leaders Clash Over $300B Russian Assets Deal for Ukraine

European Council faces pivotal decision on unlocking frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense. The contentious proposal tests EU unity and resolve in supporting Kyiv's war effort.

#European Union #Ukraine War #Russian Sanctions

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 3 in Russia as EU Weighs War Funding

Ukrainian drones killed three civilians in Russia's Rostov region as President Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock frozen Russian assets for war funding.

#Ukraine #Russia #European Union

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Deutsche Welle

December 18, 2025

Zelenskyy to Attend EU Summit as Hungary Opposes Russian Assets Use

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend Brussels EU summit in person while Hungarian PM Orban warns against using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.

#Ukraine #European Union #Zelenskyy

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The New York Times

December 17, 2025

Europe Seeks Greater Role in Ukraine's Future Amid U.S. Negotiations

European nations push for leadership in Ukraine support as they face exclusion from U.S.-led peace talks. A crucial week ahead for ambitious EU funding plans.

#Ukraine #European Union #geopolitics

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The Guardian

December 16, 2025

Europe's Battle Against Populism: Economic Focus Key to Victory

As populist parties surge across Europe, mainstream leaders must prioritize economic anxieties over democratic threats to counter rising nationalism.

#European Union #populism #nationalism

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

EU Advances Ukraine Membership Despite Hungarian Opposition

European Union moves forward with Ukraine's membership process while Hungary maintains veto position. Member states retain final decision rights as Ukraine prepares for necessary reforms.

#European Union #Ukraine #Hungary

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France 24

December 15, 2025

Thousands Demand Orban's Resignation Over Child Abuse Scandal

Mass protests erupted in Budapest as opposition leader Peter Magyar led thousands demanding Viktor Orban's resignation following a shocking abuse scandal at a state juvenile detention center.

#Hungary #Viktor Orban #European Union

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France 24

December 14, 2025

French Farmers Revolt Against Cattle Culling Amid Disease Crisis

French agricultural unions clash with authorities over mass culling of cattle infected with lumpy skin disease, demanding vaccination over slaughter.

#France #agriculture #European Union

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Trump's Strategy to Fracture EU Through Italy, Austria, Poland

Leaked US National Security Strategy draft reveals plans to influence four European nations to weaken EU unity. The document targets Italy, Austria, Poland, and Hungary as key leverage points.

#European Union #Trump strategy #geopolitics

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France 24

December 13, 2025

Ukraine's 2027 EU Membership Target Faces Diplomatic Skepticism

European diplomats express doubt about Ukraine's ability to join the EU by 2027, citing complex institutional challenges despite US peace plan provisions.

#Ukraine #European Union #EU expansion

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France 24

December 12, 2025

French Gaming Success Amid US-EU Tensions: Geopolitical Implications

As US strategy documents reveal attempts to split EU nations, France's gaming industry triumph with 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' highlights cultural soft power dynamics in changing geopolitical landscape.

#France #European Union #soft power

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Bulgaria's Gen Z Leads Historic Anti-Corruption Protests

Young Bulgarians mobilize in unprecedented numbers against government corruption and controversial budget policies, marking a generational shift in political activism.

#Bulgaria #protests #Generation Z

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