Europe News
The Brief: Space race, religious freedom, gas talks and rule of law
In this edition we look at what Europe's future policy is on space (including joining up with NASA to smash asteroids), a court ruling on religious holidays, Russia Ukraine gas talks and Hungary's Foreign Minister speaks about rule of law.
World
Angela Merkel and Polish counterpart meet amid growing tensions
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Poland today to meet her Polish Counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki.
They're expected to discuss the controversial Nord Stream II gas pipeline.
It's an issue that has heightened already tense relations between the two countries.
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Italy
Trans Adriatic Pipeline: What's at stake between Italy and US
Final stages of TAP's construction are under review as Italy’s new environment minister calls the project "pointless", as he says there's a lack of demand and Washington sees TAP as crucial in its strategy to contain Moscow influence on the old continent
