Brussels approves Germany’s mega spending plan – POLITICO
The decision prompted criticism that the Commission is turning a blind eye to Germany because it is the…
EU unveils plan to hit Israel with tariffs, sanctions amid Gaza war outcry – POLITICO
“It is profoundly disturbing that you, by advancing such a proposal are in practice empowering a terrorist organization…
Trump’s Empty Sanction Threats Against Russia – Michael Warren
As Russia grows bolder with its acts of aggression, the American president continues to react like a detached…
War in Gaza exposes Europe’s tortured soul – POLITICO
For Germany’s Merz, the question of how to handle Israel is miserably difficult. The Nazi legacy of the…
Brussels to propose sanctions against Israel as Gaza war escalates – POLITICO
The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will provide further details during a press…
Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that it was ordering the seizure of 187 crypto wallets that…
Russia’s Medvedev threatens EU ‘freaks’ over frozen asset loan plan – POLITICO
Russia would pursue them in “all possible international and national courts … and in some cases, extrajudicially,” Medvedev…
Why Putin won’t end his war against the West – POLITICO
The Kremlin’s tight control over the media and the internet would likely allow it to sell a peace…
Donald Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia if NATO suspends all oil purchases
Donald Trump says the United States will move to impose sanctions on Russia on the condition that all…
Trump says ready for ‘major’ Moscow sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil – POLITICO
Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50…
Trump finally wants to put the squeeze on Russia. Now comes the hard part. – POLITICO
A recent discussion paper floated by the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU, seen by POLITICO,…
Von der Leyen’s tougher line on Israel sparks Bavarian conservative backlash – POLITICO
Bavarian conservatives, who are part of von der Leyen’s conservative European People’s Party (EPP) and govern in an…