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Spanish culture minister says appealing to Trump ‘completely useless’ for EU

Spanish culture minister says appealing to Trump ‘completely useless’ for EU

'There is a growing sense at the EU level that it's completely useless to continue appealing to Donald Trump's vanity or personal interests,' says Ernest Urtasun

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Bundesbank chief warns prolonged Iran war could fuel inflation, slow eurozone growth
05.03.2026

Bundesbank chief warns prolonged Iran war could fuel inflation, slow eurozone growth

Joachim Nagel says a prolonged war in Iran could keep energy prices elevated, pushing up inflation and weakening economic growth across the eurozone

EU must show unity, defend int'l law after Trump threatens Spain: European lawmakers
05.03.2026

EU must show unity, defend int'l law after Trump threatens Spain: European lawmakers

'The union should back this unity with visible legal, diplomatic, and economic preparedness, ensuring that no member state can be singled out or pressured individually,' Spanish lawmaker Hana Jalloul tells Anadolu

Potential US tariffs on Spain would be 'serious escalation,' prompt 'swift' response: EU spokesperson
05.03.2026

Potential US tariffs on Spain would be 'serious escalation,' prompt 'swift' response: EU spokesperson

Bloc has 'strong tools' to defend its interests if necessary, EU Commission spokesperson tells Anadolu

WHO says 4 health care workers killed, 25 injured in Iran since Feb. 28
05.03.2026

WHO says 4 health care workers killed, 25 injured in Iran since Feb. 28

'WHO has verified 13 attacks on health care in Iran, and 1 in Lebanon,' says agency chief Tedros

British premier defends decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran
05.03.2026

British premier defends decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran

Keir Starmer says 4 additional Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to Qatar following requests from allies