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…
Macron to urge EU to use trade ‘bazooka’ in response to Trump’s tariffs – POLITICO
On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European countries that oppose his plans to take control of…
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…