Merz looks to Gulf ties to curb Germany’s reliance on the US – POLITICO
“After Russia’s war of aggression, we have learned the hard way that excessive dependence on individual countries can…
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…
Hungary, Slovakia vow to sue EU over Russian gas ban – POLITICO
Leaders rubber-stamped the law on Monday, but Hungary and Slovakia — which are highly dependent on Russian fossil fuels…
Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America – POLITICO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who once called Donald Trump “daddy,” also found his private text to Donald Trump…
EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos – POLITICO
MEP Nicola Procaccini, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-hand man in the European Parliament, added: “We have to…
EU explores €93B Trump tariff retaliation over Greenland threats – POLITICO
“It’s clear that a line has been drawn and enough is enough,” said one diplomat with knowledge of…
EU-US trade deal ‘on hold’ after new Trump tariffs – POLITICO
The EU’s so-called trade “bazooka,” or Anti-Coercion Instrument, offers a range of punitive measures that can be used…
The winners and losers – POLITICO
China China has been expanding exports to Latin America, particularly Brazil, during the decades when the EU was…
How Europe will try to save Greenland from Trump – POLITICO
“We have many, many people below the poverty line, and the infrastructure in Greenland is lagging, and our…
EU Parliament could put Mercosur on ice until 2028 – POLITICO
European lawmakers voted by a wide margin earlier on Tuesday to approve additional safeguard measures to protect European…
France calls to delay crunch Mercosur vote – POLITICO
Denmark, which holds the presidency of the Council of the EU, has vowed to hold the vote in…
France Seeks Delay to EU Vote on South American Trade Agreement
France is seeking to delay a European Union vote scheduled for this week on a free-trade agreement with…