German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has a chance to be among the European Union’s most consequential leaders — or an epic disappointment (via @opinion) https://t.co/V5NqFbNaRf ...

When it comes to Chinese e-commerce platforms, the EU is taking far too long enforcing its own rules, write @LionelRALaurent and @AndreaFelsted (via @opinion) https://t.co/P9o9LDrTai ...

Historical and Political Context - The report highlights Georgia's struggle for independence from the Soviet Union, including the April 9, 1989 tragedy where 25 young Georgians were killed during a revolution [1] - From 1991 to 1993, civil wars resulted in approximately 15,000 deaths and displacement of 300,000 people, a significant portion of Georgia's population of around 4 million [1] - The Russia-Georgia war in August 2008, including the bombing of Gori, Stalin's birthplace, is mentioned as a traumatic event [1] Current Political Situation - The report describes a difficult political situation in Georgia, characterized by a regime led by an oligarch who made billions in Russia [2] - For over 300 days, young Georgians have been protesting against this regime, which is accused of being anti-European [2] - The Georgian government has arrested over 450 people, including actors, activists, and journalists, labeling some as terrorists [2] - The government has adopted around 60 new laws that are copies of those in the Kremlin [2] Cultural and National Identity - Georgia has an ancient language with a unique alphabet, inspiring figures like Tolkien [1] - Georgia is considered the birthplace of viticulture, with evidence of wine production dating back 8,000 years [2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of women in Georgian society, citing figures like King Tamar and the current female president as symbols of resistance [2] Humanitarian Efforts and International Involvement - The speaker has been involved in humanitarian projects in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, providing aid to orphanages, schools, and hospitals [1] - Georgians represent the largest number of foreign volunteers in Ukraine [1]

I'd like to begin with just getting sort of your reaction to what we got and what kind of government you think we're going to get out of the Netherlands. Yeah, well, obviously it's still very much up in the air. What we will get, how we see it for quite some shifts already since the exit polls last night.It's the first question is who will become the biggest party. We see far right party governing in the last coalition stepping out of being quite losing quite some seats. Important signal also for the rest o ...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde renewed her call to revamp the way decisions are taking within the European Union, pushing for majority voting to improve how the bloc functions https://t.co/fGco1FqsGj ...

Ukraine is the biggest of the wannabe EU members shivering on the fringes of a club whose warmth can be felt but not yet shared. Will it soon be its turn to be invited in? https://t.co/j4PmiE859G ...

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union will continue to weigh on UK growth for several years, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said. https://t.co/36Lbaf2BJ7 ...

European Union officials approved $1.8 billion to improve Europe’s defense readiness, spurred by the war in Ukraine https://t.co/2dAiaMnysn ...

An improved UK relationship with the European Union would help the Bank of England keep inflation under control, BOE policymaker Megan Greene said https://t.co/C8nCx6atcV ...

Industry Policy & Regulation - The European Union and US are in disagreement over a proposal to reduce carbon emissions in the global shipping industry [1] - The US is threatening to penalize countries that support the EU's proposal [1]