E.U. Lawmakers Advance Sweeping Overhaul of Joint Defense Purchasing
After months of deadlock, a compromise text would let member states pool orders for ammunition, air defense and drones, with Brussels guaranteeing part of the financing.
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Berlin Coalition Finds Compromise on Pension Reform After Week of Threats
The retirement age will rise by stages to 68, offset by a higher minimum pension. Both partners claimed victory; economists said the math still does not close.
Paris Loves Its Café Terraces. Its Neighbors Have Had Enough.
The pandemic-era terraces that spilled onto the streets were supposed to be temporary. Five years later the city is trying to decide what to keep.
