The Europeans | European news, politics and culture Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO’s skies?
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Sep 18, 2025 Join Johanna Fabrin, the managing director at 21st Europe, as she dreams up transformative blueprints for Europe. Discussing the innovative Starline rail vision, she reveals how intercity travel could transform into a seamless metro experience. Johanna emphasizes the importance of optimism and design in shaping Europe’s future. The conversation also explores playgrounds as vital civic infrastructure, enhancing children’s well-being and community resilience against challenges. It's a blend of visionary ideas and actionable designs!
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Supermarket Panic Over Payments
- Wojciech described a supermarket panic when card payments failed and people assumed a Russian cyberattack.
- Citizens queued at ATMs and panic spread despite the outage later being attributed to a technical fault.
Cut Economic Ties With Russia
- Stop buying Russian resources and cut off financial flows that fund aggression.
- Use sanctions, derail alliances with third countries, and act decisively if Russia attacks again.
Commission's New Stance On Gaza
- Ursula von der Leyen proposed suspending bilateral support and parts of the EU-Israel trade agreement as a response to Gaza.
- This marks a rhetorical shift in the Commission toward pressuring Israel over humanitarian concerns.
