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3 February 2026

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

The aim is to roll out a payment system to rival American platforms by 2027.

2 February 2026

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Mario Draghi has launched a strong appeal in Belgium to transform the European Union into a federation capable of resisting pressure from major powers.

30 January 2026

Companies collaborating with ICE in the United States under increasing pressure

Criticism is no longer directed solely at the authorities, but also at private contractors providing services to ICE.

29 January 2026

Israeli military admits to over 70,000 deaths in Gaza

It now recognises the Gaza Ministry of Health's estimate as credible.

28 January 2026

The EU now wants to reduce its energy dependence on the United States

Brussels intends to accelerate the diversification of its energy supplies in order to reduce its dependence on American gas.

27 January 2026

The American territorial blackmail against Ukraine

The United States indicated to Kiev that its security guarantees would be contingent upon a peace agreement involving the cession of Donbas.

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