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Washington DC, 2026 — Reporting highlighted by Eurotoday indicates that Venezuela oil negotiations have moved from quiet diplomatic exploration to a central issue in Washington’s energy and foreign policy debate. As global oil markets remain under strain and geopolitical uncertainties persist, discussions involving Venezuela’s vast energy resources are drawing renewed attention from policymakers, industry leaders,…

Brussels (ANSA) – Europe is taking a cautious approach, distancing itself from London, as the transatlantic partnership shows signs of strain following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. While Washington acts decisively, European capitals advocate for adherence to international law and call for de-escalation, refraining from outright support for the U.S. stance. European Parliament President Roberta…

Im Kanzleramt kommt es zu einem überraschenden Einschnitt. Friedrich Merz trennt sich von seinem langjährigen Büroleiter Jacob Schrot. Der Schritt wirft Fragen auf, weil er nicht nur etwas über die Personalie selbst sagt, sondern auch über die Lage des Kanzlers. Nach einem Jahr als außenpolitisch präsenter Regierungschef steht Merz unter wachsendem Druck, innenpolitisch und wirtschaftlich…

Ukraine (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukraine’s intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk, architect of high-profile covert operations against Russia, has been forced to resign by President Zelenskyy. In a meeting with the president on Monday, Vasyl Malyuk, who was named the Hero of Ukraine last year, reportedly gave up his position as head of the Security Service…

Stockholm – US President Donald Trump continues to insist on his demand for Greenland to be incorporated into the United States. On Monday, European leaders responded with strong statements. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen opposed Trump, urging the US to cease threats against a historically close ally that has “very clearly stated they are not…

Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump in Florida, proposing a 20-point peace plan for U.S. security guarantees to Kyiv and the transformation of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region into a free economic zone. On Tuesday, approximately 27 leaders, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and the alliance’s top military officer, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, will convene…

Europe (Eurotoday) – Europe’s main equity index broke the 600 mark for the first time as US strikes on Venezuela drove investors toward defence stocks. Despite a recent decline in the sector, driven by speculation over a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the post-holiday surge indicates market belief that defense budgets will rise structurally. Europe’s…

Brussels – A spokesperson for the Commission stated that sexually explicit videos currently under investigation by the French justice system “are illegal, disgusting and have no place in Europe,” referring to the deepfake images of minors that circulated on the X network. The spokesperson emphasized that “X is fully aware that we are rigorously enforcing…