Macron puts local defense firms on notice France may buy European
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron fired a warning shot to the country’s defense industry, saying France’s armed…
Time to dump Trump? Europeans whisper last-resort options to save Greenland – POLITICO
The main reason Europeans are reluctant to get aggressive in public is that they see Trump’s backing as…
France to send ‘land, air and sea assets’ to Greenland – POLITICO
The French president confirmed that France would seek to increase defense spending by €36 billion between 2026 and…
EU may need 100,000-strong army, says defense commissioner – POLITICO
“If our answer is ‘no,’ [the] USA would not be stronger, then — what are we waiting for?” Kubilius…
The winners and losers – POLITICO
China China has been expanding exports to Latin America, particularly Brazil, during the decades when the EU was…
France’s failure to stop Mercosur will sting Macron forever – POLITICO
Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally and front-runner for the presidency in 2027, accused Macron of…
Europe gets warm words from US on Ukraine — but reliability fears loom – POLITICO
“The coalition of the willing declaration for a solid and lasting peace … for the first time recognizes…
Paris welcomes Putin’s ‘readiness’ for bilateral talks with Macron – POLITICO
Macron said last week that it would be “useful” for Europe to reach out to Moscow to ensure…
Brigitte Macron under fire after calling feminist activists ‘stupid bitches’ – POLITICO
After Abittan said he was afraid, the French first lady responded: “if there are stupid bitches, we’ll toss…
4 questions as France faces critical budget crunch – POLITICO
The PM back in October handed the Socialists a major concession to ensure his government’s survival when he…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Keep hitting US Big Tech with fines, Europe’s Greens tell von der Leyen – POLITICO
The Commission needs to “make clear that we should be proud of our policies … we are the…