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Scholz Criticizes Trump’s Demand for Ukraine’s Rare Minerals
Berlin (Eurotoday) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized Donald Trump’s demands for Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for U.S. military assistance, calling them “selfish and self-serving” in a recent interview. What did Trump propose in exchange for US aid to Ukraine?How is Zelensky responding to Trump’s proposal? In an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND)…
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Economic Analyst: US Tariffs May Impact Bosnian Economy, Emphasizing the Importance of Strengthening Non-EU Cooperation
Sarajevo (Fena) – American President Donald Trump has announced the potential implementation of tariffs on goods from the European Union, a move that could have detrimental effects on exporters in Bosnia and the surrounding region, warns economic expert Igor Gavran in an interview with Fena. Gavran explains that if tariffs are enacted on EU products,…
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Zelenskyy hints at diplomatic efforts to court Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has previously voiced doubts about American military support for Ukraine. However, he recently indicated a willingness to negotiate a deal—on the condition that Kyiv grants the U.S. access to its mineral resources, including rare-earth elements. These minerals, which have also driven U.S. interest in Greenland, are crucial for industries such…
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Baltic Nations Sever Last Energy Links with Russia
Rezekne (Eurotoday) – The three Baltic nations unplugged their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid on February 08, 2025, the region’s operators stated. How will the Baltic nations synchronise with the EU grid?What role did Russia’s invasion of Ukraine play in this decision? Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia disconnected from the IPS/UPS joint network and following…
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Bosnian Delegate at CEI Meeting: Bosnia and Herzegovina Might Offer Valuable Insights on Ukraine
Sarajevo (Fena) – Bosnia and Herzegovina, having navigated the trials of war and undergone a post-war recovery, is prepared to share its insights with Ukraine, stated Predrag Kožul, a representative in the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH. His remarks came during the meeting of the Committee for Economic Affairs of the…
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Georgia Tightens Controls on Media and NGOs with Harsh New Laws
Last year, Georgia’s ruling party, which has pro-Russian leanings, passed a law designating NGOs and media outlets that receive over 20 percent of their funding from abroad as “foreign agents.” This week, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze escalated his criticism of Western donors, accusing them of orchestrating efforts against the Georgian people and government. He claimed…
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Are Economics and Ecology Inseparable in the EU Institutions’ Climate Politics Framing?
A recent World Meteorological Organization (WMO) analysis indicates that for at least one of the next five years, the average global temperature will temporarily exceed pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C. Amid this escalating climate crisis, the European Parliament declared a climate emergency in November 2019, urging the European Commission to implement measures to curb temperature increases…
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EU: Proposed Legislation in RS Poses Risks to Fundamental Rights and BiH’s European Aspirations
Sarajevo (Fena) – The European Union Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a warning regarding a draft legislation being considered in the Republika Srpska (RS) entity. This legislation aims to impose further restrictions on civil society activities and eliminate gender identity as a protected characteristic within the RS Criminal Code, which the EU views…