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Slovak investigators seek terrorism charges against man who shot PM Fico

(Reuters) - Investigators have called for terrorism charges to be brought against a man suspected of...

26th February, 2025

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SPD co-leader says in talks with conservatives towards gov't formation timetable

BERLIN (Reuters) - The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats, Lars Klingbeil, said on Wednesday th...

26th February, 2025

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Analysis-Markets eye new wave of joint European bonds in rush to boost defence

By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) - Big investors are sensing that a fresh joint European borrowing...

26th February, 2025

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UK's Heathrow Airport says slowing growth shows need for new runway

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Heathrow Airport forecast slower passenger growth in 202...

26th February, 2025

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Germany's resurgent Left Party will vote against defence fund, says leader

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Left Party will vote against a special fund for increased military spen...

25th February, 2025

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Explainer-Germans have voted - what happens now?

By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a govern...

25th February, 2025

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UK to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda over its role...

25th February, 2025

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UK to target 3% of GDP for defence spending, to cut aid budget

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will aim to spend 3% of its GDP on defence in the next parliament, due to...

25th February, 2025

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Outgoing German lawmakers could fund defence boost, leave debt brake for new parliament

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's outgoing parliament could still greenlight a new special fund to boo...

25th February, 2025

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Hong Kong budget looks to tackle deficit blowout amid economic headwinds

By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is expected to focus on steps to curb spending in its...

25th February, 2025

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German net borrowing in 2024 exceeded expectations, data shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose 8.9% in...

24th February, 2025

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Europe must raise defence spending, use Russian assets for Ukraine, Czech PM says

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Europe should use money from frozen Russian assets for further military support o...

24th February, 2025