Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says global order ‘no longer exists’ – POLITICO
Merz also drew a lesson from Germany’s own history. “We Germans know a world in which might makes…
Macron says Europe must redesign its security independently, citing ‘holistic’ nuclear deterrence
Published on 13/02/2026 – 21:22 GMT+1 Emmanuel Macron told the Munich Security Conference on Friday that Europe will…
A Europe that spends more on defense — and can stand up to the US – POLITICO
Other European leaders, suggesting coordination among them, also stressed the mutual benefits of the postwar alliance, including Swedish Prime…
After years of resistance, leaders finally say EU should go at different speeds – POLITICO
With the bloc buffeted by multiple geopolitical crises, it’s starting to realize that it can’t come to grips…
Munich Security Conference will present a new test of US-Europe ties
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation this week to the…
EU leaders ready countermeasures to Trump, Russia and China pressures
BILZEN-HOESELT, Belgium (AP) — European Union leaders broadly agreed Thursday on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s…
France set to clash with Germany and Italy as EU leaders seek economic boost
Two competing visions for the EU’s economic future are set to collide on Thursday, when the bloc’s leaders…
Germany shoots down Macron’s Eurobonds proposal – POLITICO
“We think that, in view of the agenda [at the EU leaders summit], this distracts a little from…
Russia’s Lavrov calls French diplomatic efforts ‘pathetic’ after Macron adviser’s Moscow visit – POLITICO
Two EU diplomats, granted anonymity to speak candidly about the delicate talks, confirmed to POLITICO that Bonne visited…
Prosecutors seek to uphold 5-year electoral ban on Marine Le Pen – POLITICO
In an unexpected twist, however, prosecutors did not insist that the ban should be immediately implemented. This could…
Technical work is under way to restart European talks with Putin, Macron says – POLITICO
Macron said talks with Putin should be coordinated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his “main European colleagues,”…
French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors Tuesday requested a five-year ban on holding elected office against far-right leader Marine…