Costa angers EU leaders as splits mar summit – POLITICO
The showdown over the Emissions Trading System — both the current one, and the second iteration which is already…
EU leaders’ summit descends into 3-hour argument over taxing car emissions – POLITICO
But by framing the ETS as a scourge on household bills, both Warsaw and Rome have found ready…
Netherlands regrets Israel retaliation in settlements row
The Netherlands said Monday it regretted Israel’s decision to revoke accreditation of Dutch diplomats based in the West…
European leaders prepare public for ‘intensified threat’ from Putin – POLITICO
U.S. intelligence reports in August warned that Moscow was planning a limited assault on a NATO country in…
Wild Trump-shaped ecstasy pills impose ‘Red Alert’ lethal consumption threat
A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped…
Former Iceland prime minister to pro-EU voters: Your referendum doesn’t matter – POLITICO
“If I become foreign minister or prime minister later, have I fulfilled this simply by asking the EU,…
Israel-critical capitals force von der Leyen showdown over illegal settlements – POLITICO
Foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday will stop short of deciding whether to impose tariffs or restrict…
Europe’s budget battle begins as leaders spar over China challenge – POLITICO
But while the G7 was dominated by the world’s hottest issues ― the Iran peace plan, military support…
Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks – POLITICO
Leaders from some of the most staunchly anti-Russia countries, as well as Denmark and the Netherlands, rallied behind…
Spain distances itself from call for EU to get tougher on China – POLITICO
Last Friday, Spain was among the large economies who signed onto a French position paper sent to the…
EU’s big six reach deal on key markets package – POLITICO
One of the thorniest issues involves giving more supervisory powers to the EU’s markets body, the European Securities…
China accuses Dutch warship of ‘provocative acts’ in South China Sea – POLITICO
The confrontation unfolded near the Paracel Islands, a strategically important archipelago of some 130 islands that Beijing seized…