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CNBC Daily Open: Europe pushes for a role in Ukraine’s peace talks
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CNBC Daily Open: Europe pushes for a role in Ukraine’s peace talks

European officials attend extended Weimar talks on Ukraine at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d’Orsay) in Paris on Feb. 12, 2025. Christophe Petit Tesson | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. took a break (from wild overhauls in government policies and its bureaucracy), across the Atlantic, Europe was springing into action […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Europe wants a say in Ukraine peace plan
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CNBC Daily Open: Europe wants a say in Ukraine peace plan

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (L) talks with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affair)in Paris, on Feb. 12, 2025. Christophe Petit Tesson | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. took a break (from wild overhauls in […]

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Russia’s Putin could be NATO’s ‘Man of the Year’ as he’s strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
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Russia’s Putin could be NATO’s ‘Man of the Year’ as he’s strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says

Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles during his meeting with workers, while visiting the AvtoVAZ automobile plant, January 28, 2025, in Togliatti, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has done more to strengthen and unite NATO than member states have done, U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich […]

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Former NATO chief Stoltenberg to become Norway’s finance minister after Oslo government collapse
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Former NATO chief Stoltenberg to become Norway’s finance minister after Oslo government collapse

Former Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg speaks with the media regarding 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Oslo, Norway, November 6, 2024.  Thomas Fure | Via Reuters NATO’s former Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed as Norway’s next finance minister, the government announced Tuesday. Stoltenberg headed the Western military alliance for 10 years before […]

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NATO chief ‘very happy’ with Trump’s sanctions threat to Russia
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NATO chief ‘very happy’ with Trump’s sanctions threat to Russia

Mark Rutte, incoming secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a transition ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty […]

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WEF live blog: President Trump set to address WEF as the world looks for policy clues
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WEF live blog: President Trump set to address WEF as the world looks for policy clues

Our audience in Europe can watch a live stream of our Davos coverage above. LONDON — Welcome to CNBC’s live blog covering Day 4 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. We’ll bring you all the latest news, views and action from WEF throughout the day. The big event on Thursday will be President […]

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Davos 2025 live updates: Leaders and CEOs hone in on monetary policy and security
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Davos 2025 live updates: Leaders and CEOs hone in on monetary policy and security

LONDON — Welcome back to CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news, views and action on day 3 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. CNBC’s guest highlights today include ECB President Christine Lagarde, who will speak to Karen Tso at 9:15 a.m. Davos time, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who will […]

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Zelenskyy calls on allies ‘not to hide,’ respond to North Korean involvement in war
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Zelenskyy calls on allies ‘not to hide,’ respond to North Korean involvement in war

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses lawmakers as he presents the so-called ‘Victory Plan’ during a parliament session, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 16, 2024. Andrii Nesterenko | Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies on Tuesday “not to hide” and to respond to evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in […]

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NATO’s new chief will have to confront threats outside the alliance — and within
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NATO’s new chief will have to confront threats outside the alliance — and within

Mark Rutte, incoming secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a transition ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty […]

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Concentrating on Chinese chips, U.S. to press Dutch on ASML company contracts
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Concentrating on Chinese chips, U.S. to press Dutch on ASML company contracts

President Joe Biden’s administration options to push the Netherlands following 7 days to prevent its prime chipmaking devices maker ASML from servicing some applications in China, two individuals familiar with the make a difference mentioned, as the U.S. leans on allies in its bid to hobble Beijing’s tech sector. Emmanuel Dunand | AFP | Getty […]

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