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Jun 5, 2026

Germany's FDP drops AfD firewall as Kubicki takes the helm

Wolfgang Kubicki was elected FDP leader on May 30 with nearly 60% of the vote and has declared he knows of no firewall against the far-right AfD — marking the first time a mainstream German party chief has openly abandoned the cordon sanitaire.

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Jun 4, 2026

EU Space Economy on Track for €1 Trillion by 2034, Agency Finds

The EU's space agency has published its first comprehensive analysis of the EU space economy — and the figures are striking: GNSS revenues alone are projected to reach €580 billion by 2034, nearly double today's €300 billion.

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Jun 4, 2026

Tucker Carlson Interview Triggered Russia's Most Sophisticated EU Disinformation Push of 2026

A 90-minute interview with Tucker Carlson by Zelenskyy's former press secretary triggered one of the most sophisticated Russian disinformation operations of 2026 — including fake front pages designed to fool European readers.

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Business & Economy
Jun 4, 2026

American Tech Giants Spend Record €151 Million a Year Lobbying Brussels

American technology companies are spending a record €151 million a year lobbying EU institutions — more per meeting than any other sector, and growing fast even as Washington and Brussels spar over trade.

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Jun 4, 2026

Germany Loses UN Security Council Vote for the First Time in Its History

For the first time in its six-term history as a UN Security Council member, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat — beaten by its own EU partners, with Russia playing a role in undermining its campaign.

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Jun 3, 2026

Brussels Opens Fiscal Space for Energy Investment, With a Green Condition

The European Commission is allowing member states to spend up to 0.3% of GDP on energy measures outside EU fiscal rules — but only on projects that reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

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