Germany’s Merz preparing for long war in Ukraine – POLITICO
Last week Merz had expressed skepticism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing peace push with Russian President Vladimir…
Putin will have played Trump if he dodges meeting Zelenskyy – POLITICO
Speaking with the press a day earlier, Merz had already expressed his doubts, saying it was “obviously not going…
Paris and Berlin to discuss French nukes’ role in Europe – POLITICO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the campaign trail he was open to the idea — a major…
Be more German – POLITICO
Opponents of French Prime Minister François Bayrou look near certain to bring down his minority government early next…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
The chancellor’s comment is among the strongest public expressions of doubt yet from a European leader that Trump’s…
Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service – POLITICO
But inside Merz’s own conservative bloc, lawmakers are preparing to reopen the debate. The party aims to introduce…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s ‘lies’ – POLITICO
“While just a few hundred kilometers from your capital, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is ongoing, it’s…
European heavyweights come out in force to urge Moldovans to snub Putin – POLITICO
“Under normal circumstances, this election campaign should be very favorable to the incumbents. Opinion polls show that, as…
Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…
Trump deal threatens EU’s image as champion of rules-based trade – POLITICO
At first, Brussels resisted the idea of coordinating with other countries hit by Trump’s tariffs, such as Canada…
Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes on Kyiv’s independence day – POLITICO
Kyiv responded with a barrage of long-range drones that struck inside Russia. Authorities in the Kursk region said…