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PoliticsSep 17Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hikeUS President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Morning service 17/9: Day 2 General Debates • EU presents youth rules social mediaGoedemorgen! Vandaag staat de tweede en laatste dag van de Algemene Politieke Beschouwingen op de planning. En de Europese Unie presenteert wetgeving voor sociale media gebruik onder kinderen. Eerst het weer: vandaag begint droog, maar regen volgt vanuit het westen. Het wordt zo'n 16 tot 18 graden. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kun je vandaag verwachten? Wat heb je gemist? Het Amerikaanse parlement is akkoord met nieuwe sancties tegen Rusland. De sancties zijn gericht tegen functionarissen, banNOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 17Social media age limits: Von der Leyen hits on control-shift alternativeProviding proof of age will present big obstacle to EU planIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 17EU should have established mechanism to counter Russian threats back in 2014 – Czech security expertThe European Union should have developed its own mechanism for responding to hybrid threats from Russia following the annexation of Crimea, or at the latest after the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 17Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be ‘hostile act’European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen pitched the idea of associate membership for Ottawa during her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17Von der Leyen makes it awkward with CanadaCanada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney takes the stage in Strasbourg after Commission President Ursula von der Leyen surprised EU capitals by floating “associate membership” for Canada — a status that doesn’t actually exist, and that Ottawa itself seems reluctant to define. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton ask whether von der Leyen got ahead of both […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Why Carney’s romance with Europe can only go so farBerlin opposes fast track to EU ‘associate membership’ for Canada, with officials warning Ottawa risks angering other partnersFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 17Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud — PCCTO stop the prevailing face-off between governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, from harming the ruling party at the 2027 elections, the APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The post Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud — PCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Feijóo digs in with Vox and closes the door to any minor from Ceuta going to the PeninsulaEl Gobierno cree que el PP bloquea las soluciones para alargar la crisis aunque perjudique a CeutaEl País
PoliticsSep 17The judge seeks who coordinated, financed and decided the operation of the massive entry into Ceuta from MoroccoTardón pide ayuda al CNI para identificar a los “agentes dinamizadores” que pudieron guiar a los migrantes y ordena a la Policía que consulte en bases internacionalesEl País
PoliticsSep 17Can the gas pump save the Chancellor from crisis?Rekordpreise an den Zapfsäulen und der Kanzler versucht sein Standing zu retten, auch indem er Entlastung verspricht. Doch die Koalition streitet über das richtige Rezept zur Entlastung.Während SPD-Finanzminister Lars Klingbeil auf eine saubere Gegenfinanzierung pocht, will Friedrich Merz direkte Auszahlungen an die Bevölkerung. Für ihn steht nach bitteren Wahlniederlagen in Sachsen-Anhalt viel auf dem Spiel: […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Friedrich Merz’s endgame: All the scenarios, ratedGermany's chancellor is on the brink. We map out what happens next.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17In Germany’s east, a rare center-left star looks to stem the far right’s riseState premier Manuela Schwesig is close to stopping the AfD’s advance ahead of Sunday’s regional elections — but at a great cost to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Don’t get ‘locked in’ by EU rules, top nuclear adviser warns BurnhamJohn Fingleton tells POLITICO "risk aversion" in Whitehall must not slow Britain's dash for new nuclear.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Reform aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL PartnersThe polling company invited a top Nigel Farage lieutenant as a guest speaker.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17In Ceuta, it’s up to Europe to clean up the Spanish government’s messEurope must reckon with the failure of the leadership in Madrid and do everything to prevent a worsening of the crisis.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Europe must now solve the disaster caused by the Spanish Government in CeutaEuropa debe afrontar el fracaso del liderazgo en Madrid y hacer todo lo posible para evitar que la crisis empeore.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17"A hostile act": Donald Trump's harsh threat against the European Union over its possible alliance with CanadaThe American president warned that he would respond with "very strong tariffs" if the bloc proceeds with the measure. He also blasted his neighbor, whom he described as a "terrible trading partner."Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over CanadaThe EU had signaled that Canada is poised to become the bloc's first associate member. Trump called the idea both "laughable" and a "hostile act."DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 17UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperationUK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposalEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.CNBC
PoliticsSep 17Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate memberThe president's threat comes as Canada seeks closer ties with Europe amid its deteriorating relationship with Washington.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Trump suggests EU-Canada associate member deal would be ‘hostile act’US president threatens to impose ‘very serious’ tariffs on the bloc if the measure is approvedFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 17Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.Al Jazeera [en]