EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say – POLITICO
No surprises The five diplomats said they were unsurprised by the news, but that any formal response would…
UK allows US to use bases to bomb Iranian sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
The spokesperson said the U.K. is still working with partners to develop “a viable plan” to safeguard shipping…
How ‘unacceptable’ Orbán defeated the EU again — but maybe for the final time – POLITICO
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (on screen) speaks to EU leaders via video as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán…
UN chief suggests both sides may be committing war crimes in US-Israel conflict with Iran – POLITICO
“I don’t see any difference. It doesn’t matter who targets civilians. It is totally unacceptable,” he said. Representatives for the U.S. and…
Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says – POLITICO
Those comments, too, were initially viewed as frivolous — but the laughter in Ottawa grew steadily more nervous,…
Iran says Russia and China providing ‘military cooperation’ – POLITICO
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump speculated that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be helping Iran “a bit.”…
Merz slams US decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia – POLITICO
Merz said the decision by the U.S. administration had come as a surprise on Friday morning, crushing his…
Russia could intercept European nukes ‘within ten years,’ experts warn – POLITICO
Meanwhile, missile defense systems of the type being developed by Russia are becoming more capable. In 2024, Israel…
Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’ – POLITICO
But few expect any sweeping deals will be reached. German industry leaders are instead calling for more concrete…
Orbán’s standoff with EU over €90B Ukraine loan escalates – POLITICO
Costa went on to warn Orbán that failing to abide by the Dec. 18 decision would “constitute a…
Why Germany’s conservatives can’t get over Angela Merkel – POLITICO
Jens Spahn, now leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and once Merkel’s health minister, struck a similar tone. “A…
EU Parliament groups blast Commission for attending Trump’s Board of Peace – POLITICO
“Participation by a Commissioner in a politically contested diplomatic initiative without a defined mandate disrupts the institutional balance…