Rutte is wrong about European defense – POLITICO
European countries already collectively field advanced air forces, world-class submarines, significant naval power, cutting-edge missile and air-defense systems,…
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting – POLITICO
Fears about the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” said an…
We’d like to join your Board of Peace, but we can’t – POLITICO
Seeking a diplomatic way out, Rome and Berlin both turned to their constitutions. “We are ready. But of…
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…
For Europe’s far right, Trump has become a liability – POLITICO
While on Wednesday Trump backtracked on his administration’s threats, saying he will not take Greenland by force and…
Trump punishes Starmer with bombshell Chagos intervention – POLITICO
U.S. officials have received representations from Nigel Farage, the populist leader of Reform UK, and Tory figures, including…
EU moves closer to using its trade bazooka against the US – politico.eu
EU moves closer to using its trade bazooka against the US politico.eu‘This is sell America’ — U.S. dollar, Treasury…
Von der Leyen vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump with EU-US relations in turmoil – POLITICO
Trump vowed over the weekend to inflict punishing tariffs on six EU countries, the U.K. and Norway over…
For Russia, Greenland offers an ‘ideal solution’ to its Ukraine problem – POLITICO
The contradiction points to a deliberate strategy: exploiting the crisis to weaken Western unity while keeping Trump focused…
Trump’s Greenland threats steal the spotlight in Davos – POLITICO
Down the promenade from Ukraine House, the U.S. pavilion is the hottest ticket in town, with long lines…
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…
Norway’s PM says Trump sent letter tying Nobel prize snub to Greenland ambitions – POLITICO
Norway’s government does not award the prize, which is given out by an independent committee. The American president’s…