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Passionate freelance journalist, writer and moderator with experience reporting on climate/environment, trade and other issues from a range of countries and the heart of the EU. History, politics, philosophy and theatre nerd. Strong media professional with a graduate degree from the University of Oxford and journalism training from the Axel Springer Academy.

I work in English, German and French.

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Europe's 'century of humiliation' could be just beginning

Europe's 'century of humiliation' could be just beginning

Donald Trump is using America's military and technological superiority to force one-sided deals on Europe.

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Ireland's 'Viagra Village' in the eye of Trump's tariff storm

Ireland's 'Viagra Village' in the eye of Trump's tariff storm

Investments by U.S. Big Pharma in Ireland's County Cork have brought jobs and prosperity. Donald Trump's tari…

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Die Grauzone der Würde

Die Grauzone der Würde

Als Jan Ceuleers den Entschluss fasste, dass es Zeit sei zu sterben, unterschied sich der Demenzpatient noch …

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In the new scramble for Africa's resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs

In the new scramble for Africa's resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs

Ursula von der Leyen says African countries should benefit from resource extraction - but Brussels has yet to…

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I went to Iceland for a road trip. I left with climate anxiety.

I went to Iceland for a road trip. I left with climate anxiety.

As Iceland melts, visiting eco-tourists face a wake-up call.

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'Blood minerals': EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal

'Blood minerals': EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal

Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals …

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‘Like mice in a cage’: Inside Europe’s prison overcrowding crisis

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified
| Al Jazeera English Verified
Brussels, Belgium – Bilal knows life behind bars. Over the past 10 years, the 34-year-old has served a sentence in five prisons across Belgium. He most vividly recalls conditions in Mons, a 19th-century prison near the French border, where he said 9-square-metre (97-square-foot) cells housed three to four detainees. He remembers bouts of scabies, bed bugs and monkeypox spreading widely and guards who faced severe exhaustion.
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China’s overcapacity: How EU states are positioning themselves for a tougher approach

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified, Angela Köckritz, Till Hoppe
| TABLE BRIEFINGS Verified
As German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche visits China, Berlin still has not managed to define its position on the competitive threat from China. Meanwhile, France, Spain and Italy are pushing for a tougher line. Antonia Zimmermann, Angela Köckritz, Till Hoppe 26. May 2026 Antonia Zimmermann, Angela Köckritz, Till Hoppe 26. May 2026 Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche will hold talks in Beijing and Guangzhou on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Free trade: EU and Mexico sign modernized agreement

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified, Sebastian Turner
| TABLE BRIEFINGS Verified
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa are meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City today. The agreement will facilitate market access in Mexico for EU agricultural exporters. 22. May 2026 22. May 2026 The modernized FTA makes it easier for EU agricultural exporters to access the Mexican market. (IMAGO / Daniel Scharinger) Sign up now and continue reading immediately No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.
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