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Germany wants looser EU fiscal rules to meet Europe’s defense challenge

Once Europe’s most influential fiscal hawk, Berlin is now leading the charge for greater fiscal flexibility.

March 5, 2025 5:14 pm CET

How Keir Starmer’s aid cuts threaten Britain’s climate mission

The Labour government has promised to lead the world on climate change, but its renewed focus on defense has thrown those plans into uncertainty.

March 5, 2025 1:03 pm CET

France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe

Paris is looking into whether Russia’s €200 billion can be used to guarantee new loans to Ukraine.

March 5, 2025 4:18 am CET

He wasn’t bluffing: Trump’s trade war sparks broad backlash

He levied sweeping tariffs on key trading partners Mexico, Canada and China early Tuesday morning.

March 4, 2025 9:16 pm CET

Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris

As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.

March 4, 2025 4:20 am CET

Trump halts aid to Ukraine

The minerals deal is still on the table. So are deals with Russia.

March 4, 2025 1:53 am CET

Austria swears in new government, ending five-month political crisis

Conservatives, social democrats and liberals form coalition to prevent far right from coming to power despite its electoral victory.

March 3, 2025 11:43 am CET
Unpacked

Can Ukraine-US relations be repaired?

After the surreal Oval Office brawl, strenuous efforts are under way to try to repair some of the damage.

March 3, 2025 4:00 am CET

Orbán and Fico look to derail European unity on Ukraine ahead of London summit

Hungary and Slovakia call for direct talks with Russia and energy concessions, pushing a stance that could weaken EU support for Kyiv and legitimize Russian gains.

March 1, 2025 5:18 pm CET

‘The insolent pig finally got a proper slap’: Russia celebrates Trump’s Zelenskyy takedown

A meeting between the American and Ukrainian presidents in the Oval Office blew up earlier Friday.

February 28, 2025 10:54 pm CET

‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack

France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.

February 28, 2025 9:45 pm CET

EU, India agree to finalize free-trade pact this year, von der Leyen says

Accord would be “the largest deal of this kind,” Commission president says on visit to New Delhi.

February 28, 2025 10:57 am CET
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Green diplomacy survives as UN strikes deal on biodiversity finance

COP16 talks in Rome yielded agreement on funding nature restoration in poorer countries — but some details remain vague.

February 28, 2025 10:35 am CET

Czech farmers lead fresh EU border protests over Ukraine, LatAm trade deals

Farmers from Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia join Czech-led demonstrations, rejecting Ukraine’s efforts to ease concerns over cheap imports.

February 28, 2025 4:30 am CET
Unpacked

Unlike Trump, Europe can’t afford to take Putin at his word

Vastly differing views of the Russian leader’s geopolitical ambitions are fueling the transatlantic divide.

February 28, 2025 4:02 am CET

Germany’s CDU and SPD to start coalition talks Friday

Conservative and center-left parties launch coalition talks on Friday. hoping to avoid prolonging Germany’s post-election uncertainty.

February 27, 2025 9:04 pm CET

Far right gets shut out as Austrian government forms

Conservatives will lead Vienna’s new coalition amid economic uncertainty and political fragmentation.

February 27, 2025 9:46 am CET

Union und SPD: Die Angst vorm Fehlstart

– Streit vor dem eigentlichen Start: Lars Klingbeil macht Friedrich Merz schon vor Sondierungsgesprächen klare Ansagen. Was das für eine mögliche GroKo bedeutet, analysiert Gordon Repinski mit …

February 27, 2025 6:07 am CET

5 awkward encounters between UK prime ministers and US presidents 

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump will likely be all smiles during their meeting Thursday — but a frosty encounter between the two nations’ leaders isn’t unusual.

February 27, 2025 4:01 am CET

Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU

Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe.

February 26, 2025 3:47 pm CET

PMQs: Starmer wins against Badenoch on defense spending before jetting to DC

The Tory leader probed prime minister on increased military funding — but failed to land a decisive blow.

February 26, 2025 3:29 pm CET

Why Putin is finally negotiating

Moscow could soon struggle to finance the war, and fiscal breathing room may well be what the Russian leader’s looking for.

February 26, 2025 4:00 am CET

Trump’s defense deputy secretary pick avoids saying Russia invaded Ukraine

Stephen Feinberg, at his confirmation hearing, signaled he’s unlikely to challenge the Pentagon’s striking shift.

February 25, 2025 8:38 pm CET

Merz und die GroKo: Es ist kompliziert

– Schwieriger Weg: Die ersten 24 Stunden nach der Wahl zeigen, dass Union und SPD nicht einfach zueinander finden werden. Auch ein Schlagabtausch zwischen den Rheinland-Pfälzern Julia …

February 25, 2025 6:22 am CET
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