Category: Europe
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Poland Picks A26 Submarines
On November 26, 2025, Poland announced its selection of Sweden’s Saab as the supplier for three advanced A26 (Blekinge-class) submarines under the “Orka” program. This decision marks a significant milestone in modernizing Poland’s navy, which currently relies on a single aging Soviet-era Kilo-class submarine (ORP Orzeł, commissioned in 1986 and frequently out of service for…
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EU Unveils €143M Aid for Sub-Saharan Africa
The European Commission announced €143 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Sub-Saharan Africa on November 24, 2025—timed to coincide with a summit between EU and African Union leaders in Angola. This funding addresses ongoing crises exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assesment? EU-100, Chief of Europe:…
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EU Tightens Grip on Africa
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made these remarks on November 24, 2025, during the EU-African Union (EU-AU) Summit held in Luanda, Angola. She said that “One third of Africa’s total trade is with Europe… We are building new infrastructure together to connect Africa and Europe,” and that European companies are providing…
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Europe Counters U.S. Peace Plan
On November 23, 2025, The Telegraph published excerpts and details from a leaked 24-point draft peace proposal developed by European Union officials (centered in Brussels) as a direct counter to the U.S. government’s 28-point plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. This European version is positioned as a more Ukraine-friendly alternative to the Washington proposal, which…
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Germany Steers Indo-Pacific
“We, the EU and Germany, want to strengthen our partnerships with #Asia. The Indo-Pacific is particularly important when it comes to boosting our economy & trade relations. We want to invest even more in our cooperation with Indo-Pacific states.” said German Foreign Minister at the EUIPMF. (Nov 21, 2025). What is your most updated and…