La hora de Europa
- Trump's strategy to end the war in Ukraine indicates that Europe cannot rely on its transatlantic relationship with the United States for security.
- Trump has dismissed European allies and worse, Ukraine itself.
- The EU should not depend on the US for its defense or automatically submit to its political changes.
- The EU urgently needs its own plan, and decisions cannot be sabotaged by illiberal governments.
- It is essential to recognise and address the great humanitarian damage caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine.
- Europe must fully support Ukraine and recognise its sovereignty.
- Europe cannot tolerate the territorial mutilation of a sovereign country.
- Russia has no intention of stopping the war, and a unified and coordinated response is needed in Europe.
Conclusion: Europe needs to build its independence from US policies, strengthen its unity, and take robust coordinated actions to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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L’Ukraine au défi de l’exemplarité en temps de guerre
- Ukraine's political situation worsened with the resignation of Andriy Yermak, close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, due to a corruption investigation.
- The resignation could increase doubts of Ukraine's less commited allies and be manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Public pressure in Ukraine is pushing for more transparency and less verticality, reflecting values closer to the European Union than to Russia.
- The close relationship of Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, with Russia has been revealed.
- There is a significant gap between Kiev and Europe on one side, and the United States on the other, in negotiations with Russia.
- Europe needs to be more proactive in its efforts to be taken into account by Washington and Moscow.
Conclusion: The ongoing diplomacy concerning Ukraine underlines the emergence of a geopolitical divide where Europe's and the United States' visions distance themselves, making more proactivity from Europe necessary in defending its interests.
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Hacia un Mediterráneo más integrado, por Editorial
- The Barcelona Process, born 30 years ago, sought the geopolitical transformation of the Mediterranean by promoting cooperation and dialogue.
- This process led to the creation of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), which includes EU countries plus 16 from the south and east of the Mediterranean.
- The process and the UfM have had a mixed balance, with a blockage of the peace process and failure of the Arab Springs.
- The recent summit aimed to reform and give a new roadmap to the UfM and launch the Pact for the Mediterranean.
- The reform of the UfM seeks a new strategic vision focused on connections, innovation, security, and migration.
- The Pact for the Mediterranean seeks to strengthen ties and regain lost influence in this area, with budgetary support for various initiatives.
- The crisis in Gaza remains present, with no clear mandate for mediation by the UfM.
Conclusion: Despite the undesired outcomes of the Barcelona Process, there is still a need for integration, multilateralism, and bond strengthening. The challenges are large and work must continue to make the Mediterranean an integrative and resilient space.
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Homenaje del Rey a Guernica
- King Felipe VI's tribute in Guernica, along with the German president, transcends any protocol and symbolizes respect for the victims of the Guernica bombing.
- The visit connects with the one of Juan Carlos I in 1981, reaffirming that the Crown is at the service of coexistence based on law, freedom and recognition of the painful past.
- The accusations of the PNV, questioning the legitimacy of the parliamentary monarchy and demanding an 'apology' ignore the constitutional framework of 1978, delegitimizing themselves and diminishing the tribute.
- The memory of the victims does not belong to any party, but to the entire nation.
Conclusion: King Felipe VI's tribute in Guernica symbolizes the respectful memory of victims and the solemnity of history, being unnecessarily criticized by PNV instead of focusing on the importance of national memory.
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Opinion | The People Who Want Institutions to Stand Up to Trump
- Elite law firm Skadden has been criticized by its allies for seeking a deal with the Trump administration instead of fighting alongside clients and competitors also targeted by the president.
- Over 250 people affiliated with Skadden's prestigious fellowship program signed a letter condemning the firm for this action, accusing it of betraying the rule of law.
- In response to Trump administration measures, protests have taken place at Columbia University in a sign of disagreement.
- Despite doubts about whether the letter will change the stance of Skadden's partners, the signatories chose to voice their beliefs and do what they could.
Conclusion: The editorial highlights growing anger and resistance to President Trump and his actions, from institutions as well as everyday citizens, especially within the legal community.
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Nomination du gouvernement Bayrou : le Premier ministre veut peser face à l’Elysée
- There will be a new government by Christmas, headed by François Bayrou, including heavyweight figures like Elisabeth Borne and Gérald Darmanin.
- Manuel Valls has been tasked with handling the thorny issue of Overseas territories.
- The appointment of a newcomer to Bercy could run counter to Bayrou's attempt at exerting influence.
- Without signaling to the left, Bayrou's government may be at risk of being censured.
- The absence of Xavier Bertrand in the government may indicate some risk regarding its relationship with the RN.
Conclusion: Bayrou's new government seems to be trying to balance politics with the inclusion of heavyweights, but this could result in internal conflicts and potential censorship issues.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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