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Lithuania president says joint security deal could end Greenland row By Dave Graham DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - An agreement on sharing responsibility for the security of the Arctic and the North Atlantic could provide a way out of the stand-off between the

So Lithuania said it first...

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Say what you will about Mark Rutte and his sycophantic ways, but he seems have talked Trump off a ledge yet again.

Trump has also named himself chairman of the board with veto power.

Oh, and he invited Russia and Belarus to join.

In other words, Trump wants a new United Nations you can pay to join.

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’ Details about the Trump-led board have prompted speculation that it could be a U.S.-led U.N. alternative. Trump confirmed that Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been invited.

Donald Trump sent a flurry of invitations over the weekend to world leaders to join a new “Board of Peace,” which is being marketed as an international peace-building organization.

A permanent seat on the board will cost countries $1 billion.

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Nordic defence ministers are flying to Brussels to meet at the NATO headquarters and discuss the next steps in the Arctic.

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Luxembourg becomes the first EU country to issue bonds to bolster its defence budget.

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Pedro Sánchez's dilemma over Western Sahara | Euractiv Spain's calls to respect sovereignty in Venezuela and Gaza have drawn attention to alleged hypocrisy vis-a-vis its own colonial past

Great piece from our Madrid correspondent.

Spain’s strong defence of international law in response to a US military operation in Venezuela has reignited scrutiny of Madrid’s own position on Western Sahara, where Spain retains a key and politically sensitive role.

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Pedro Sánchez's dilemma over Western Sahara | Euractiv Spain's calls to respect sovereignty in Venezuela and Gaza have drawn attention to alleged hypocrisy vis-a-vis its own colonial past

Great piece from our Madrid correspondent.

Spain’s strong defence of international law in response to a US military operation in Venezuela has reignited scrutiny of Madrid’s own position on Western Sahara, where Spain retains a key and politically sensitive role.

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Slovenian watchdog finds premier breached integrity rules | Euractiv According to the watchdog's report, Golob "acted against the expectations and responsibilities of his office"

Slovenia’s anti-corruption watchdog said that liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob breached integrity rules while in office, just two months ahead of elections that could bring the conservative opposition back to power.

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Mapped: America's boots in the snow in Greenland | Euractiv The world's largest island is no longer just a strategic asset. It is a stress test for NATO itself

A visual look at exactly how many military assets the U.S. already has in Greenland, via @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/news/mapped-...

Several EU countries – including Spain, Finland, Belgium and Czechia – have summoned Iranian ambassadors amid a widening diplomatic backlash over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protesters.

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Video. Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride Video. Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.

lol this is the most London thing I've ever seen www.euronews.com/video/2026/0...

Speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the Folk och Försvar - National Conference 2026: ”Europe Under Pressure” EUROPE UNDER PRESSURE\n \nDear all,\nDear organizers,\n \nThanks a lot for inviting me.\nIn this panel we are talking about “Europe under pressure”. And you asked me to say few words about “Europe\'s ...

The EU’s Defense Commissioner suggested the bloc may need a combined force of around 100,000 soldiers to replace American troops in Europe.

He also floated the idea of creating a European Security Council to coordinate defense decisions.

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Slowly reemerging into 2026. Hello, everyone.

I'm back. lazoletters.substack.com/p/slowly-ree...

Slowly reemerging into 2026. Hello, everyone.

I'm back. lazoletters.substack.com/p/slowly-ree...

Trump and Colombian President Speak by Phone Amid Escalating Tensions

Again, Trump demonstrates that if you negotiate and try to appease him, he will trample all over you. But if you talk tough and tell him to "come get me," sooner or later, he'll fawn all over you.

Shared ideology doesn't matter. Trump just loves a tough guy.

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Far-right MEP Sarah Knafo launches bid for Paris City Hall | Euractiv Knafo’s arrival is “bad news” for other right-wing candidates

Far-right MEP Sarah Knafo – the partner of former presidential candidate Éric Zemmour – has entered the race to be mayor of Paris.

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Babiš' U-turn: Czechia to keep ammunition scheme for Ukraine | Euractiv Prague will continue to coordinate the scheme but will not draw on its own strained budget

Czechia will keep its ammunition initiative for Ukraine alive despite months of domestic political attacks, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirmed on Wednesday, marking a sharp reversal from his pre-election stance.

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Berlin's blackout raises concerns over Germany's health crisis readiness | Euractiv Experts warn, for example, that emergency generators are only a temporary solution because they run on diesel

Electricity has been restored to hospitals and care facilities following a large-scale power outage in southwest Berlin, but the incident has reignited debate over Germany’s resilience in a crisis.

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Brandanschlag auf Stromnetz in Berlin: „Vulkangruppe“ distanziert sich von „Vulkangruppe“ Noch ein Schreiben einer „Vulkangruppe“: Nun distanziert sich die angebliche Ursprungsgruppe von dem aktuellen Brandanschlag in Berlin-Lichterfelde.

Man muss sich das vielleicht als eine Art Franchise vorstellen.

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German MEP takes von der Leyen to court over arms industry contacts | Euractiv The co-chair of the left-populist BSW party argues that von der Leyen only partially and belatedly answered his formal request for information

The co-chair of the left-populist BSW party argued that von der Leyen only partially and belatedly answered his formal request for information about meetings, calls, emails, and other communications w/ arms industry officials.

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Via Reuters: TRUMP AND HIS TEAM ARE DISCUSSING A RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR ACQUIRING GREENLAND AND 'UTILIZING THE US MILITARY IS ALWAYS AN OPTION'- WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

US envoy says Trump supports independent Greenland, downplays fears of annexation | Euractiv Landry's remarks on the same day as eight European leaders have urged Washington to respect the territorial integrity of Greenland and Denmark

Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, downplayed fears of annexation, rejecting comparisons with Russian-style expansionism.

“When has the United States engaged in imperialism? Never,” he said.

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Meloni’s anti-Sánchez campaign | Euractiv In Tuesday's edition: Ukraine, Greenland, VDL's travel plans, Mercosur, Venezuela

Over the Christmas holidays, the Italian prime minister spent time hanging out at the home of Santiago Abascal, who leads Spain’s far-right anti-migration Vox party. Abascal proudly posted images of Meloni at his dining room table, praising her as a “chica valiente.”
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What to expect from defence in 2026 | Euractiv From cutting red tape, to signing off on shopping lists, and even to agreeing on the next EU budget, here's what to expect from EU defence policy this year

A deep dive into the European Union's defence policy for 2026, via @euractiv.com

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‘Sustainable arson’: the online infrastructure behind the Berlin blackout | Euractiv 'Burning Cables For Beginners' is one popular guide making the rounds

The New Year's sabotage – which the left-wing Vulkangruppe took credit for – is the most severe yet to hit Berlin households, with citizens paying the price for the growing availability of easy-to-use manuals for making and deploying homemade firebombs.

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‘Sustainable arson’: the online infrastructure behind the Berlin blackout | Euractiv 'Burning Cables For Beginners' is one popular guide making the rounds

The New Year's sabotage – which the left-wing Vulkangruppe took credit for – is the most severe yet to hit Berlin households, with citizens paying the price for the growing availability of easy-to-use manuals for making and deploying homemade firebombs.

www.euractiv.com/news/sustain...

What to expect from defence in 2026 | Euractiv From cutting red tape, to signing off on shopping lists, and even to agreeing on the next EU budget, here's what to expect from EU defence policy this year

A deep dive into the European Union's defence policy for 2026, via @euractiv.com

www.euractiv.com/news/what-to...