EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
BILZEN-HOESELT, Belgium (AP) — Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U. S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic tactics from China and hybrid threats from Russia — challenges that have prompted a rethink of Europe's approach to diplomacy and trade. “We all know we must change course, and we all know the direction,” said Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Wednesday ahead of the meeting. it...
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