France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Britain, Finland, & European Commission leaders welcomed Trump’s efforts to end the war Sunday but stressed the need to keep up pressure on Russia.
This would be EU’s first such list & include 5 other countries. The change would see asylum seekers from these countries have their applications excluded from the process generally.
Ursula von der Leyen is on a 2-day visit to Delhi that will set a strategic agenda for India-EU ties. Visit comes at a time of churn in global geopolitics & US pulling away from Europe.
Ursula von der Leyen begins her 2-day trip to India Thursday. The visit is a stepping stone for a full EU-India Summit, which is expected to be held sometime towards end of this year.
In her speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on three pillars: innovation, decarbonisation and competitiveness, and economic resilience.
Ursula von der Leyen criticised for supporting Israel, which has cut off food, water & power to civilians in Gaza, while she has condemned similar actions by Russia against Ukrainians.
Suffering labour woes, Budapest has opened up to Indian truckers. Described as punctual, respectful & excellent at vehicle ops, Indian truckers are driving across Europe via Hungary.
On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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