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Türkiye dismisses European Parliament resolutions as 'baseless' interference
Ankara has strongly rejected European Parliament resolutions containing what it termed "baseless allegations" regarding Syria policy and claims about journalists and Christians in Türkiye. The Foreign Ministry urged EU lawmakers to pursue constructive engagement rather than attempting to interfere in Türkiye's internal affairs.
14 February 2026
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Von der Leyen: A stronger Europe bolsters NATO's collective defense
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared Friday that increased European defense spending strengthens NATO's European pillar, addressing US criticism of burden-sharing. She highlighted a tenfold increase in defense investment, noting Europe allocated €800 billion last year compared to €8 billion over the previous seven-year budget.
13 February 2026
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Germany's Merz declares rules-based international order 'no longer exists'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a stark assessment at the Munich Security Conference, declaring the postwar rules-based international order effectively destroyed. Citing Russia's Ukraine war, China's assertiveness, and transatlantic strains, Merz renounced German hegemonic ambitions while pledging strengthened EU cooperation and new global partnerships.
13 February 2026
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EU's Kallas: UN Security Council dysfunctional, fails to reflect today's world
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas declared the UN Security Council "not working the way it was meant to be," calling for systemic reforms ensuring no state stands above international law. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, she stressed accountability gaps undermine the multilateral system and urged restructuring to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.
13 February 2026
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Merz calls for EU to build strategic partnerships with Türkiye, India, Brazil
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union to forge global partnerships with Türkiye, India, Brazil, and other key nations to address contemporary economic and security challenges. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Merz emphasized that closer integration alone is insufficient without expanding strategic cooperation.
13 February 2026
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Bulgaria's ex-PM hails Türkiye partnership as 'extremely important' for regional peace
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov described cooperation with Türkiye as strategically vital for establishing peace, highlighting joint diplomatic initiatives on the Middle East. He also clarified that proposed "two-speed" EU integration focuses on capital markets and poses no threat to European unity.
13 February 2026
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Serbian president hails Erdoğan as 'great world leader' after Ankara talks
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "a great world leader" following productive talks in Ankara, describing Türkiye as one of Belgrade's most important partners. Erdoğan accepted an invitation to visit Serbia in May or June with a large delegation.
13 February 2026
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UK court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful in free speech victory
A British High Court has ruled that the government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, finding the ban disproportionate to the group's activities. However, the designation remains temporarily in place pending a government appeal.
13 February 2026
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UK cabinet secretary resigns as Epstein scandal engulfs Starmer government
Britain's most senior civil servant, Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald, has resigned following growing political turmoil over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. The controversy stems from newly revealed documents detailing Mandelson's extensive ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
13 February 2026
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UN envoy warns Yemen must not be dragged into wider regional war
Hans Grundberg told the Security Council that fragile gains in Yemen remain reversible without a comprehensive political settlement. He also demanded the immediate release of 73 UN staff arbitrarily detained by Houthi authorities.
13 February 2026
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Most Germans want Merz to hold direct talks with Putin, poll reveals
A clear majority of German voters support Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaging in direct dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, a new survey shows. Even among Merz's own CDU voters, backing for diplomacy is strong.
12 February 2026
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UK cabinet secretary resigns as Epstein scandal engulfs Starmer's Downing Street
Sir Chris Wormald has stepped down as Britain's top civil servant amid growing political turmoil over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of the Peter Mandelson appointment and links to the Jeffrey Epstein case. It marks the third senior departure from No 10 in days.
12 February 2026
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EU leaders target 2027 for deeper single market, unveil '28th regime' plan
European Union leaders have endorsed an ambitious roadmap to deepen the single market by end-2027 under the banner "One Europe, One Market." Key initiatives include a voluntary "28th regime" allowing cross-border corporate operations under unified rules, 48-hour digital company registration, and strategic support for "European champions" in defense, AI, and clean technology.
12 February 2026
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Meloni hails German-Italian alliance ahead of EU competitiveness summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised bilateral coordination with Germany ahead of an informal EU leaders' retreat on competitiveness, calling for "concrete measures" on energy, automotive, and regulatory simplification. The Rome-Berlin axis, welcomed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, aims to translate Mario Draghi's structural reform recommendations into political action.
12 February 2026
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Germany's Merz warns Trump: EU not naive, ready to retaliate on tariffs
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that the European Union is prepared to deploy countermeasures if the Trump administration again threatens tariffs. He cited the bloc's unified response to pressure on Greenland as proof of its resolve.
12 February 2026
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Macron warns Europe to end 'naive' trade policies, reduce strategic dependencies
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to forge balanced trade partnerships while aggressively reducing vulnerabilities in critical minerals and energy. He urged the bloc to move from paper agreements to concrete industrial projects and embrace common debt financing
12 February 2026
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Türkiye and Greece seal multiple cooperation deals in Ankara summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over the signing of wide-ranging bilateral agreements spanning investment, maritime transport, disaster preparedness, culture, and technology. The sixth High-Level Cooperation Council meeting produced a joint declaration and concrete steps to deepen neighborly ties.
12 February 2026
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Erdoğan and Mitsotakis meet in Ankara, pledge to deepen bilateral dialogue
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Ankara for talks focused on strengthening neighborly ties, increasing trade to $10 billion, and addressing Aegean issues through constructive dialogue. Regional developments in Gaza, Syria, and European security were also discussed.
12 February 2026
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French regulator fines CNews €100,000 for anti-Muslim and anti-Algerian remarks
France's media watchdog Arcom has levied €100,000 in fines against conservative news channel CNews over two 2025 broadcasts deemed to incite discrimination against Muslims and Algerians. The regulator cited the channel's characterization of Algerian nationals as a public security threat and its collective association of Palestinians with the October 7 attacks.
11 February 2026
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