⚖️ Germany’s Social Democrats Face Mutiny Over Russia Policy

Headline: SPD grapples with internal revolt as veterans push back on defense expansion and rapprochement with Moscow. Subheadline: At the party’s upcoming congress, centrist leader Lars Klingbeil confronts resistance from SPD old‑guard calling for détente and peace-first policies, reviving tensions rooted in the Brandt-era legacy. 1. Rising Tensions at SPD Congress On the eve of…

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NATO Summit Spotlight: Rutte Says Trump Is Committed … If Europe Pays More

1. Context & Summit Setting NATO’s 2025 Summit unfolded in The Hague on June 24–25, marking Secretary‑General Mark Rutte’s debut leadership in EU territory. With the gathering dubbed the most expensive NATO summit to date—at an eye-watering €183 million—security was ramped up to unprecedented levels. Against this backdrop, Rutte sought to guide the conversation firmly…

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