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Afghanistan
EU Allocates €15 Million to Strengthen Afghanistan’s Food Resilience
DID Press: European Union has allocated an additional €15 million to support its cooperation with the World Food Programme (WFP) on strengthening climate resilience and Afghanistan’s food systems. The funding will be provided through a 12-month programme aimed at addressing…
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Afghanistan
EU: Recognition of Taliban Government Tied to Inclusive Governance and Rights
DID Press: The European Union said that five years after the Taliban returned to power, it continues to support the people of Afghanistan, allocating more than €2 billion over the past five years for humanitarian assistance, basic needs and support…
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Afghanistan
EU Warns Over Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: The European Union has voiced concern over Afghanistan’s persistently high maternal mortality rate, reaffirming its commitment to supporting maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the European Union said its representatives,…
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Afghanistan
Neumann: EU–Taliban Talks May Lead to Political Engagement
DID Press: European Parliament member Hannah Neumann has criticized recent EU–Taliban discussions in Brussels, arguing that the meeting carries clear political implications and cannot be described as merely technical. Neumann said that any official invitation, visa issuance, or formal meeting…
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Afghanistan
Bennett: EU Talks with Taliban in Brussels Would “Insult Afghans”
DID Press: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has warned that any engagement between the European Union and the Taliban in Brussels would be a “serious insult” to the Afghan people. Bennett expressed…
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Government
NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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Economy
Germany: US Troop Withdrawal from EU Was Predictable
DID Press: Germany responded to Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops, with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius saying the move was “predictable” and reinforcing the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security. Pistorius stated that Germany is…
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Economy
Fuel Prices Hit Record High in Germany as EU Faces Heavy Tax Burden
DID Press: New data indicate that amid rising regional tensions and increasing energy costs, fuel prices across Europe have reached unprecedented levels, with Germany emerging as one of the most expensive fuel markets on the continent. According to a recent…
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Afghanistan
EU Raises Concern Over Armed Groups, Women’s Rights Restrictions in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union says concerns have grown over the continued presence of armed groups and tightening restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan, following a five-day visit to Kabul by Gilles Bertrand. During meetings with Taliban authorities, Bertrand…
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Economy
EU Losing Confidence in US, Moves Toward Independent Security
DID Press: Growing disputes between Washington and its European allies are pushing the European Union toward independent security measures. NATO, long considered the cornerstone of European security, is now facing serious challenges. Analysts note that deep disagreements between the United…
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