Faced with Trump, Europe Takes the Risky Path of Wait-and-See

Before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, a historic scenario looms: Could Germany get its first AfD Minister-President? Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund plans a political overhaul of the state in the event of an absolute majority. The episode analyzes which promises he could implement immediately and where the plans would face constitutional hurdles.
Pauline von Pezold evaluates how realistic this

Barcelona, Spain, 3 September (Eurotoday) – Tadej Pogacar has left hospital following surgery on his fractured left collarbone, but the latest Tadej Pogacar recovery outlook suggests his chances of defending his world road race title later this month are increasingly slim. The Slovenian was pictured with his left arm in a sling, facial bruising and bandages as he began the next stage of his reha

KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // BOLOGNA, Italy, 3 September 2026 — A travelling yellow tent by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers opened in Bologna’s Piazza Lucio Dalla, showcasing an exhibition of practical methods for overcoming everyday challenges, along with photos and stories of emergency volunteer work both in Italy and worldwide.
The initiative launched on Sunday, 30 August, attended by

Energy costs are considered a “national crisis,” according to Tice. Next month’s Ofgem-regulated energy cost cap is expected to rise by 4 percent, primarily due to the Middle East conflict affecting global gas markets.
Reform announced plans to eliminate charges on gas generators, including those from the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas e

Mansehra, Pakistan, 3 September (Eurotoday Newspaper) – The body of Alexander Harris, a 30-year-old British-Irish trekker who disappeared while descending Musa Ka Musalla in northern Pakistan, has been found following a three-day search involving police, rescuers and local volunteers. Pakistani officials believe he may have slipped and fallen while descending in deteriorating weather.
Harris, or

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied solid evidence of Moroccan state involvement in July’s mass crossing into Ceuta, despite a police report suggesting Moroccan coordination. The event highlighted gaps in Spain’s warning system and impacted the 141 reported dead and migrants’ needs in Ceuta. Speaking to the Congress of Deputies, Sánchez said Spain would respond firmly if Morocco’s i

The escalating crisis at Germany’s largest company poses significant challenges for Merz, who vowed to reform the economy and revitalize the industrial sector upon taking office in 2025.
Instead, automotive suppliers, chemical firms, and other manufacturers are facing job losses, high energy costs, and a surge in Chinese exports threatening vital industries.
These concerns are intensifying a

Mansehra, Pakistan, 3 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An Irish climber death has been confirmed in northern Pakistan after search teams recovered the body of Alexander Mark Harris from a gorge in the Siran Valley, ending a difficult operation involving more than 250 police personnel, mountaineers, forest officials and local residents.
Harris, 30, a dual Irish-British citizen who had bee

European Investment Bank

€250 million EIB Global financing agreement with Banco do Brasil enables €500million in microcredit for women-led microbusinesses in Brazil’s Legal Amazon region.
Financing aims to reach around 50,000 women entrepreneurs, boosting women’s economic empowerment and sustainable development in the Amazon.
The initiative supports the EU-Brazil Green Deal, EU’s strategic

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