European Pulse

Germany approves bill allowing retirees to work longer

In Germany, the Merz government approved a bill that would allow retirees to work longer while paying less tax. But what prompted the German...

From “America First” to “Trump First”

In his second term, US President Donald Trump, while breaking constitutional and legal constraints at home, has added a new dimension to his foreign...

A tribunal that has lost its way

40 minutes with Hashim Thaçi in The Hague: no "spiciness", but reflection on the Special Chambers, relations with the US and the paradox of...

Another app to control children

A new app is promising to make social media safer for children in London. Called Sway.ly, it flags harmful content on platforms like TikTok,...

America’s “warlike” ethos will not protect Europe

The era of “defense” is over and the era of “war” has begun. The fragmentation of the EU, often treated as a technical issue,...

Trump’s controversial success doesn’t erase the pain and losses

Trump's usual self-satisfaction, praising himself and the "brilliant" of his achievements, should be viewed with skepticism. His narcissistic statements in Israel and Egypt this...

Who is Emmanuel Macron? The “clockmaker” who couldn’t get France moving

Emmanuel Macron first came to public attention when he was appointed Economy Minister in a reshuffle under President Francois Hollande's government in 2014. Two...

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