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Which countries will be pivotal for the success of EU defence funding instruments?
History shows that decisions by single EU countries can determine whether member states as a whole take up new European initiatives

Das Milliardenpaket von Merz könnte als Papiertiger enden

How can Europe accelerate its rearmament without breaking the bank?

Trump's reciprocal tariffs stoke fears that a Mar-a-Lago Accord could be next
A US trade policy that goes against common sense has stoked fears that US debt restructuring could come next

The European Union should form an international open trade coalition in response to Trump’s tariffs
A formal commitment to open rules-based trade by the EU and likeminded countries is essential to respond to today’s dangerous new trade reality
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Opinion piece
24 April 2025
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