Transatlantic relations

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.

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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Latvia’s president: ‘Never stop panicking’
Keep calm and carry on? Nah — everybody panic, Edgars Rinkēvičs advises.
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.