Europe needs homegrown, low-carbon energy sources.

Nuclear & renewables together have a key role to play.

Nuclear energy is available around the clock, providing electricity all year.

Europe has been a pioneer in nuclear technology.

And can lead again
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Rebuilding EU ties ‘the biggest prize’ for British economy, Reeves says The U.K.’s chief finance minister backs alignment with the bloc only when it’s in Britain’s “national interest.”

Britain's chief finance minister will argue today that closer integration with the EU offers the U.K. the best opportunity for higher economic growth — ahead of links with the U.S. and China.

My ultimate goal is for us to rejoin [the EU] and I think it will happen in my lifetime. I want us to be part of a customs union. I’m an advocate for us being part of a single market. I think we can negotiate more now, because of how geopolitics has changed, than we could in 2016 or 2019. Europe needs us, and we need Europe. Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

With a growing number of politicians calling for closer ties with our European neighbours, yesterday the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, joined them. It is clear - there is widespread public support for repairing our relationship with Europe, and the Government must listen.

EU ‘open minded’ about Britain rejoining customs union, bloc’s finance chief says. The Independent, 3 February.

These are the strongest comments yet from the EU on the topic, and it's great to hear that they are open to us rejoining the Customs Union. We hope that the Government takes action soon to repair our trade ties with Europe.

The New Statesman. Spain says it would welcome UK back into European Union. 30 January.

In an interview with The New Statesman, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, said the country “misses” the UK’s presence in the EU, and would support its return. It's time the Government listens, and continues to rekindle our relationship with the continent.

Vietnam, EU Upgrade Relations as Trump Roils Global Trade Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, paving the way for deeper trade ties as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global trade and strain long-held alliances.

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, as both sides aim to boost cooperation on trade and investment in semiconductors, critical raw materials and security.

Europe and India are making history today.

We have concluded the mother of all deals.

We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.

This is only the beginning.

We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.

Today, the world’s two largest democracies launched a Security and Defence Partnership.

A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most

- from defence industry to maritime security.

This is what trusted partners do.

link.europa.eu/V94YWr

Sir Nick Clegg is right - leaving the EU has led to an explosion of red tape, and made us less prosperous, less safe, and less influential. We must repair our relationship with Europe without delay if we want to reverse the damage of Brexit.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure.

@apnews.com

U.S. pressure propels India and EU to clinch historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations.

"This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. "It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade." https://to.pbs.org/3NGnBY8

Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies Germany will push for a "two-speed" European Union to break decision-making inertia in the 27-member bloc and galvanise its economies, calling for a core group of member states to move ahead on key policies to make Europe stronger and more independent.

Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies reut.rs/3ZxMCay

The fifteen critical EU EMDE strategic partner countries: Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Morocco, Namibia, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines.

Interesting set of stats.

The EU is seen more favourably by the British public than few months ago, and the score is high.

But individual EU counties have even higher scores, which may indicate an anti EU media narrative.

Kaja Kallas says Europe is ready to advance a new agenda with India, confirming EU has agreed to move forward with a Security and Defence Partnership. Deal will expand cooperation on maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber defense, and is set to be signed next week at EU–India Summit in New Delhi

The Carney doctrine Open comment thread on the PM's Davos speech

“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”

As a piece of prose and geopolitical analysis Carney’s Davos speech feels history-making. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...

America vs. the World President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.

“How long Germany would be willing to remain an abnormal nation—­denying itself geopolitical ambitions & national­ist pride—­was a question even before the present liberal world order began to unravel. Now, thanks to the American strategic shift, GER has no choice but to become normal again quickly”

America vs. the World President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.

This really is the article to read.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

The European Union must become a real state, and then immediately establish armed forces.

Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.

Trump's tariff threat on Greenland is a golden opportunity for Starmer - it is time to rejoin the EU. The Independent, 18 January.

We shouldn't look across the Atlantic for our security when we have a reliable partner on our doorstep: Europe.

Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.

Stor operation i gang: Fly strømmer til Grønland med europæiske soldater I flere døgn har militære transportfly fløjet i pendulfart mellem Danmark og Grønland. Fredag aften landede et stort antal soldater i Nuuk.

BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.

www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...

Brussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion – European Council on Foreign Relations Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati

[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.

To cite some examples:

- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence

ecfr.eu/publication/...

25 years in the making.

The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation.

For the benefit of generations to come.

Long live the friendship between our people and our continents.

link.europa.eu/R34tr9

Putin, failing in his east European war, summons his American clients to organize a diversion in western Europe.

Arctic hold‘em: Ten European cards in Greenland – European Council on Foreign Relations Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland—and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of

Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of annexation. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social

ecfr.eu/article/arct...

Iceland and EU Discuss Security, Trade and EEA cooperation Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday, according to a statement from Iceland’s government. As reported by RÚV, the Prime Minister’s Office said the leaders discussed international developments, security and defence cooperation, and a range of economic matters, including customs issues. What’s the Story? Prime Minister […]

Iceland and EU Discuss Security, Trade and EEA cooperation #EUNews

https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-and-eu-discuss-security-trade-and-eea-cooperation/

Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.

How Trump's bizarre Greenland obsession could create a global crisis. From @radiofreetom.bsky.social

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

The Oligarchs Pushing for Conquest in Greenland Trump’s fixation on filching the island territory from Denmark may seem like the demented ravings of a mad king. But to a cohort of plutocrat weirdos, it makes perfect sense.

Casey Michel, on the oligarchs who want Greenland

newrepublic.com/article/2051...