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Brussels was not hoping for a second Trump-term, but came prepared
Brussels may have hoped for a different outcome, but it was prepared for Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency. Facing potential shifts in U.S. support for Ukraine, NATO dynamics, and trade, European leaders must now balance their reliance on America with a push for greater independence. Trump’s expected “America…
Brexit meant Brexit, but what can the new UK-government mean for the EU?
With Keir Starmer’s Labour government in power, UK-EU relations may see a cautious shift toward cooperation. While rejoining the EU is not on the table, Labour’s softer stance opens doors for closer ties in areas like security and trade. Starmer aims to balance Brexit’s legacy with a pragmatic approach to…
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What is the European Central Bank?
In the Eurozone, every member state has its own central bank, but there is also a common central bank called the European Central Bank (ECB) with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. This is the institution responsible for the currency of…
How is the president of the European Commission elected?
How does Europe choose its top leader? The European Council nominates a candidate for President of the European Commission, but the process involves many steps. The candidate has to pass through parliament and lay out a vision. But what is…
Why does the European Parliament have multiple locations?
The European Parliament has two different seats; one in Brussels and one in Strasbourg. The location of the parliament is a thing over which politicians have fought for decades, but why does the parliament have two locations, and why are…
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