Germany and France Oppose Trump’s Twitter Exile

Germany and France attacked Twitter Inc. and Facebook Inc. after U.S. President Donald Trump was shut off from the social media platforms, in an extension of Europe’s battle with big tech.

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Germany’s New Christian Democrats Leader Pledges Healing

Centrist Armin Laschet has pledged to heal divisions after being elected to lead Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and perhaps succeed her as Germany’s chancellor.

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Germany Searching For Leader As EU Governments Collapse

Europe searched for effective leadership Saturday after the collapse of several governments and an expected tough election for Germany’s next chancellor.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Overshadows 35th Anniversary Of Schengen

A new wave of coronavirus infections is overshadowing the 35th anniversary of Europe’s border-free Schengen Area. France and Germany are among European Union member states facing significant challenges amid rising coronavirus infection in Europe ahead …

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Hungary, Poland Vow To Uphold Veto Over EU Budget

Hungary and Poland’s prime ministers have vowed to uphold their veto of the European Union’s next budget — and its massive coronavirus pandemic relief fund. In Budapest, both leaders said they oppose a mechanism that ties payment of funds to the rule o…

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Germany Wants Controversial Coronavirus Vaccines To Reach Poor Nations

After Pope Francis urged “solidarity”, German Chancellor Angela Merkel demands the distribution of controversial coronavirus vaccines among poorer nations. Her appeal comes as countries rush to start with coronavirus vaccinations before Christmas, desp…

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