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EU foreign ministers back Gaza reconstruction plan

EU foreign ministers back Gaza reconstruction plan

The Arab-backed plan would cost $53 billion and see the Gaza Strip rebuilt over five years and would avoid displacing Palestinians.

March 8, 2025 5:18 pm CET
EU tech chiefs say they don’t target US tech
Europe’s automakers caught up in Trump’s trade war
Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image
France has ‘trouble understanding’ US halt on cyber operations against Russia
EU lawmakers try to counter tech bros’ Washington lobbying
Russia celebrates US foreign policy that now ‘coincides’ with Moscow’s worldview
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Starmer and Macron to work on Ukraine peace as leaders meet for London summit

Britain and France step in to heal Trump-Zelenskyy rift while Italy’s Meloni says she’s willing to be a bridge-builder.

March 2, 2025 12:33 pm CET

UK’s Starmer embraces Zelenskyy after Ukraine leader’s Oval Office showdown

British prime minister says lasting peace in Ukraine needs European security guarantees and a U.S. backstop.

March 1, 2025 8:38 pm CET

Europe must show leadership against Trump’s ‘ruthlessness,’ Germany’s Baerbock says

With U.S. support in doubt, German foreign minister warns that Europe must lead on Ukraine or risk losing its security.

March 1, 2025 5:56 pm CET

Zelenskyy says Trump support ‘crucial’ after bruising Oval Office clash

Ukrainian president lands in the U.K. for summit with European leaders, seeking to reaffirm alliances after tense confrontation with the U.S. president.

March 1, 2025 1:32 pm CET

Trump is ‘no longer an ally,’ former French President Hollande says

Hollande didn’t fault his successor Macron’s attempts to woo Trump but expressed skepticism at the tactic’s efficiency.

February 28, 2025 10:58 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

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

Inside Starmer’s plan to woo Trump with a defense spending surprise

The U.K. prime minister heads to Washington on Wednesday having put his money where his mouth is on boosting the military budget. Will it be enough to keep the president on side? 

February 26, 2025 4:00 am CET

Merz and Macron seek united European front amid US uncertainty

As Donald Trump raises questions over security, Germany’s election winner and the French leader want to safeguard the continent’s influence.

February 24, 2025 4:18 pm CET

Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine

European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.

February 24, 2025 4:10 am CET

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back

After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.

February 23, 2025 7:09 pm CET

Trump baselessly slams Starmer, Macron for failing to help Ukraine

The French and British leaders “haven’t done anything” to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. president charges in Fox News Radio interview.

February 22, 2025 11:03 am CET
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Trump is ‘doing Europe a great service,’ Slovak leader tells rapt Washington crowd

Russia-friendly Robert Fico says pro-Trump MAGA movement represents “a vision that resonates urgently.”

February 22, 2025 9:34 am CET

Europe targets homegrown nuclear deterrent as Trump sides with Putin

Germany’s Merz says Britain and France may need to “share” their nuclear weapons as America can’t be relied on to defend NATO. 

February 21, 2025 10:00 pm CET

Sinn Féin to snub Trump on St. Patrick’s Day

Irish opposition party’s move highlights a diplomatic minefield for Ireland’s government ahead of expected White House meeting on March 17.

February 21, 2025 4:27 pm CET

Vance floats US troop withdrawal from Germany over free-speech concerns

The U.S. vice president links continued military support to Berlin’s speech policies.

February 21, 2025 2:05 pm CET
Germany interpreted

Does Merz have what it takes?

The country’s new government will need to quickly demonstrate its resilience and that it can take on the task of showing that Europe counts.

February 21, 2025 4:01 am CET

‘Transatlantic relations are over’ as Trump sides with Putin, says top German MP

As the U.S. aligns with Russia, senior European officials wring their hands in disbelief.

February 20, 2025 1:18 pm CET
From across the pond

We need a new transatlantic bargain

If Washington is to continue to see enduring value in this historic alliance, it needs a true and more equal partnership.

February 20, 2025 4:00 am CET

Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he?

Germany’s likely next chancellor wants to reboot ties with France, do a free-trade deal with Donald Trump and get tougher on China and Russia.

February 19, 2025 5:12 pm CET

Trump is just what Europe’s defense needs

Current circumstances are forcing the EU to “grow up” when it comes to its own security and defense.

February 19, 2025 4:00 am CET

Latvia’s president: ‘Never stop panicking’

Keep calm and carry on? Nah — everybody panic, Edgars Rinkēvičs advises.

February 18, 2025 4:56 am CET
Unpacked

The fight for Europe is on

At a time of intensifying great power competition, the EU has to choose between becoming a satrap of the U.S. or breaking free to steer its own course — and it must decide quickly.

February 17, 2025 4:00 am CET

UK’s Starmer to attend emergency European summit in Paris

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the “main European countries” would meet on Monday to discuss European security.

February 16, 2025 11:22 am CET
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