German leader hails Europe as an ‘alternative to imperialism and autocracy’
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the European Union on Thursday as an “alternative to imperialism…
Merz’s conservatives push to stop far-right surge in Germany’s east – POLITICO
AfD leaders are in particular zeroing in on the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, seeing in that largely…
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting – POLITICO
Fears about the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” said an…
UK’s Keir Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with…
Starmer finally goes to China — and tries not to trigger Trump – POLITICO
These are likely to include joint work on medical, health and life sciences, cooperation on climate science, and…
How Brussels failed to stop Mercosur trade deal fiasco – POLITICO
MEPs ultimately backed a resolution to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU on…
Italy-Germany summit: Meloni and Merz push for an autonomous, competitive Europe
The summit focused on strengthening EU strategic autonomy, boosting industrial competitiveness – particularly the automotive sector – and…
We’d like to join your Board of Peace, but we can’t – POLITICO
Seeking a diplomatic way out, Rome and Berlin both turned to their constitutions. “We are ready. But of…
EU Commission indicates it’s ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union is willing to implement a sweeping free trade agreement with the…
Fighting Trump is a bad idea, Meloni privately told EU leaders – POLITICO
Speaking after the summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the leaders had learned the lesson…
Davos is back — but the world it once championed is gone – POLITICO
And yet, in sharp contrast to the gathering’s past as a neutral space for global cooperation, the WEF…
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era – POLITICO
Merz urged European nations to move swiftly to boost their defense spending and economic competitiveness in order to…