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China to address rare-earth element grievance at WTO

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http://www.euronews.com/ A disagreement over unusual steels which has actually been constructing for years has actually come to a head: China has actually been tested for limiting its exports. The United States, EU and Japan have actually terminated off an official grievance with the World Trade Organisation (WTO). As in Brussels and Tokyo, the White House claimed Beijing needs to play reasonable.

Head of state Obama claimed: “American suppliers require to have accessibility to unusual planet product which China materials. Currently, if China would merely allow the marketplace deal with its very own, we would certainly have no argument. Their plans presently are protecting against that from occurring, and they go versus the actual guidelines that China concurred to adhere to.”

The unusual earths situation is the very first to be collectively submitted by the European Union, the United States and Japan. Uncommon planets are critical for the support, electronic devices and renewable-energy sectors.

Beijing established an export allocation of 30,258 tonnes in 2011, yet it delivered just 16,861 tonnes in 2015, main information programs. Export rates over the previous 2 years have actually quadrupled, urging purchasers to change procedures to China

Beijing stated the grievance was unreasonable which it would certainly safeguard itself in the WTO, mentioning ecological and supply control troubles.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated: “Exploiting unusual earths results the atmosphere. China is applying some administration plans regulating the atmosphere and sources, dealing with lasting growth. Our team believe these plans remain in line with WTO policies.”

Refining uncommon planets calls for huge quantities of acid. It additionally generates low-level contaminated waste. Drawing out right stuff is hazardous for the land, for water products and for individuals.

Uncommon planet steels are usually distributed. China has them in financially exploitable and focused kinds, for that reason appreciating a syndicate placement. The steels enter into hi-tech magnets, lasers, batteries, phones, x-ray makers, light bulbs and artilleries.

Various other nations shut their very own refineries over problem for air pollution, along with uncommon planets mines when China undercut globe rates in the 1990s, partially many thanks to affordable work and looser criteria.

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http://www.euronews.com/ A conflict over unusual steels which has actually been constructing for years has actually come to a head: China has actually been tested for limiting its exports. Head of state Obama claimed: “American producers require to have accessibility to uncommon planet product which China products. A Chinese Foreign Ministry representative stated: “Exploiting unusual earths impacts the atmosphere. Refining unusual planets calls for huge quantities of acid. Unusual planet steels are normally spread.

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Why Giorgia Meloni Has Lasted So Long

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For years, Italy has had a reputation of unstable governments and a revolving door of leaders. However, more than three years since taking office, Meloni has demonstrated remarkable longevity. In this video, we’re taking a look at why this is and what it could mean for future elections.

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Italian governments by duration:
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governi_italiani_per_durata

Marco Improta on Meloni’s stability:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/BB794608DAA9B5B888F4644C3A151553/S0048840226100896a.pdf/div-class-title-why-so-stable-understanding-the-exceptional-longevity-of-the-meloni-government-div.pdf

Fastest government formation:
https://tg24.sky.it/politica/2022/10/20/governi-tempi-formazione#02

Fiscal prudence has helped credibility:
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/meloni-italian-political-stability/

Italy’s EU recovery fund:
https://reforms-investments.ec.europa.eu/recovery-and-resilience-facility-1/country-pages/italys-recovery-and-resilience-plan_en

Clash with judges, pro-Palestine protests, and backsliding allegations:
https://www.euractiv.com/news/meloni-clashes-with-judges-over-migration-curbing-efforts/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8rdd5dzvro
https://ipi.media/melonis-italy-puts-media-freedom-under-pressure-regardless-of-eu-rules/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/the-guardian-view-on-press-freedom-in-italy-at-a-low-ebb-on-giorgia-melonis-watch
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/18/world/europe/italy-same-sex-parents-meloni.html
https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-surrogacy-giorgia-meloni-erode-lgbtq-rights/

The Economist on Meloni’s stability and lack of reform:
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/10/16/giorgia-meloni-marks-her-third-anniversary-in-great-political-shape

Meloni’s three reform projects have stalled:
https://pagellapolitica.it/articoli/promesse-riforme-giustizia-governo-meloni
https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/melonis-government-is-about-to-become-italys-second-longest-serving-in-republican-history.html

Italian polling:
https://www.politico.eu/europe-poll-of-polls/italy/

Death of Berlusconi strengthened Meloni’s authority:
https://www.politico.eu/article/what-giorgia-meloni-learn-from-silvio-berlusconi/

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Is Europe’s Economic Decline Real?

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It’s not difficult to miss headlines of how Europe is economically behind the United States. But a recent piece by a Nobel Prize winning economist claims that might not be the case. In this video, we’re taking a look at Krugman’s theory and look at some objections to his argument.

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Is Putin giving up in Ukraine?

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In this video we’re going to try and unpack Putin’s recent comments: How seriously can we take them? Do they represent Putin, in some sense, conceding defeat? Will Europe step up in negotiations? And what does it all mean for the trajectory of the war?

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Putin’s comments on war coming to an end:
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79718
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8p4j2jzwwo
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/kremlin-says-no-specifics-ending-ukraine-war-despite-putins-words-6115926

ISW assessment of Russian offensive:
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-2-2026/
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-9-2026/

NYT on Russian rate of advance:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/world/europe/russia-ukraine-putin-war.html

Russian casualty rate:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/11/why-is-putin-now-talking-about-the-war-in-ukraine-coming-to-an-end

Russian energy infrastructure hit by Ukraine:
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-baltic-oil-ports-halt-week-into-ukrainian-drone-attacks-finnish-border-2026-04-01/
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ukraine-renews-attacks-russian-energy-sites-what-has-been-hit-2026-04-22/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ukrainian-long-range-drones-are-turning-russias-size-into-a-weakness/

Russia’s weak economic forecast:
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/12/russia-cuts-2026-growth-forecast-as-oil-revenues-and-wartime-pressures-weigh-on-economy-a92733

Yuri Ushakov’s comments:
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/75824

Stefan Meister’s analysis of Putin’s comments:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war.html

Europe considers talks with Russia:
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/we-need-to-make-up-our-mind-eu-still-split-over-direct-talks-with-russia

FT report on Ukraine and Russia cooling on US-led talks:
https://www.ft.com/content/09273889-e9b5-4317-b989-911c84df36fa?syn-25a6b1a6=1

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Why Norway is Edging Closer to the EU

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In the last couple of years, Norway has been seeking a closer relationship with the EU. By signing a defence and security agreement and joining various other initiatives, we’re taking a look at the current relationship and whether this could lead to a membership.

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Norway’s closer alignment with the EU
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/norways-relationship-with-the-eu/
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/04/join-or-not-join-norway-edging-closer-eu
https://www.thelocal.no/20260207/is-norway-changing-its-mind-about-eu-membership
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2025/779213/EPRS_BRI(2025)779213_EN.pdf
https://www.ft.com/content/3c2516a5-7066-40f8-afce-1a529fad2955

Norway’s Conservatives call for EU membership
https://www.politico.eu/article/norway-should-join-eu-says-opposition-leader/
https://www.newsinenglish.no/2025/11/08/new-leader-for-liberal-conservatives-will-re-open-eu-membership-debate/

Norway-EU defence cooperation
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-norway-joint-press-release-5th-security-and-defence-dialogue_en
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-norway-security-defence-partnership_en
https://youtu.be/viZK1yjq6IE?si=GR8CQBEfn4_7dzxA
https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/could-oilrich-norway-save-ukraine

Arctic Alliance
https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/03/16/new-arctic-alliance-takes-shape/
https://youtu.be/GxWtq2ZLfgs?si=IvOfRi9EFAW7_GHb

Norway joins EU alternative to Starlink
https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/first-non-eu-countries-join-european-alternative-to-starlink/69113/

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04:04 – Why Norway is Aligning More Closely with the EU
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Why Europe is Creating an Alternative to Starlink

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Norway and Iceland are joining EU’s project to build a European Starlink alternative, as a part of a wider European initiative to improve competitiveness. In this video, we’re taking a look at this European Starlink and the challenges it faces.

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Norway and Iceland join EU’s alternative to Starlink
https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/first-non-eu-countries-join-european-alternative-to-starlink/69113/

EU’s IRIS2 initiative
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/eus-kubilius-confident-iris2-can-start-initial-services-2029-2026-01-27/
https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ad569ed2-c34e-44e8-b306-927e399c963c_en?filename=IRIS2%20factsheet%20-%20EN.pdf
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/11/17/council-and-european-parliament-agree-on-boosting-secure-communications-with-a-new-satellite-system/
https://www.polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/industry/iris2-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-new-european-constellation/
https://payloadspace.com/inside-aerospacelabs-pitch-to-build-iris2/

EU Space Act
https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-act_en
https://spacenews.com/new-eu-space-act-draft-seen-as-a-step-backward/

Starlink satellite dominance
https://www.independent.co.uk/space/elon-musk-starlink-satellites-spacex-b2848690.html

Starlink cuts off access to Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q3ndj7052o
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russian-army-faces-comms-crisis-amid-starlink-cut-and-kremlin-crackdown/
https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2026/02/russia-starlink-telegram-shutdown
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-using-thousands-spacex-starlink-terminals-ukraine-wsj-says-2024-02-15/
https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-volodymyr-zelenskyy-vladimir-putin-spacex-starlink-offensive-slowing/

00:00 – Introduction
01:11 – European Starlink Explained
05:22 – Why the EU is Creating an Alternative to Starlink
08:23 – Too Long

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