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Over 400 pages of leaked documents reveal that Google, OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic are not only supplying software to the US military but also contributing to its global war strategy. Contracts worth up to $200 million each involve developing AI for surveillance and autonomous operations, and sharing information on operational threats.
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Italy's economy may reach around 1 percent GDP growth in 2026, exceeding previous forecasts, with tax revenues up 2.8% in the first seven months of 2026. However, structural issues like low productivity and population decline continue to hinder growth.
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Salmonella cases in Europe have been rising since 2020, causing up to 3 billion euros in annual damage. Between May 2025 and August 2026, the UK recorded the most infections with 207 cases, followed by the Netherlands with 106. For 2024, Germany, France, and Spain reported the highest case numbers within the EU.
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Twelve states, including EU members and Canada, have announced trade sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This action is due to settler violence and settlement expansion, which undermine the prospect of a two-state solution. In response, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem.
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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that a final court's mere failure to refer a question to the ECJ does not automatically trigger state liability. State liability arises only if there is also a sufficiently serious breach of substantive Union law provisions intended to confer rights on individuals.
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Deutsche Telekom is considering applying for a European AI Gigafactory, planning an investment in the billions. The EU supports such centers with up to 35 percent of the estimated costs of three to five billion euros per location.
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Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is accused of criticizing an EU regulation to reduce methane emissions and attempting to hinder its implementation after meetings with representatives of the US gas industry. Environmental organizations accuse her of representing the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
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The draft budget for 2027, presented by Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans for expenditures of around 670 billion euros, with approximately 200 billion euros to be financed by new loans. Critics point to insufficient growth impulses and missed investment rates.
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EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas failed to establish a defense body due to resistance from Germany and France. A power struggle exists between Kallas and Commission President von der Leyen over responsibilities in common foreign and defense policy.
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Interest payments on German government debt could rise significantly in the coming years. The interest rate increase alone since last year will cost taxpayers an additional 58 billion euros in five years. A further 100 basis point interest rate hike could increase the burden by another 71 billion euros by 2031.
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