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…
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,”…
Macron enters his lame duck era – POLITICO
“Lecornu was smart enough to make the budget phase pass and end on a high note. That’s commendable, given that…
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…
EU thinks its unity stopped Trump in his tracks – POLITICO
Brussels exhaled on Wednesday after Trump announced he was backing away from threats of imposing tariffs on countries…
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…
Macron’s sunglasses dazzle Davos and give Europe a meme for the moment – POLITICO
Europeans have forever been on the back foot when it comes to dealing with Trump, projecting indecisiveness, weakness…
What he said in text to Trump — and what he really meant – POLITICO
“Well, nobody wants him because he’s going to be out of office very soon,” Trump told reporters. Then…
Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on French wine after Macron snubs peace board – POLITICO
In response, a French official close to Macron who was granted anonymity as they are not authorized to…
Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough – POLITICO
Merz, on the other hand, urged a less confrontational approach to Trump, acknowledging that a trade war would…
Trump’s Greenland threats push Europe toward divorcing America – POLITICO
“The coalition of the willing started as being about Ukraine,” said another diplomat. “But it has created very…
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…