France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds – POLITICO
The Greek prime minister was on the same page. “What sense does it make right now to go…
Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops – POLITICO
The virtual meeting came days after the U.S. president called for NATO countries to “take the lead” and…
US strikes on Iran ‘outside international law,’ says Macron – POLITICO
While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not leap to the defense of his Spanish counterpart at the White…
UK’s Starmer mocks Macron’s sunglasses – POLITICO
The clip was posted on the PM’s TikTok feed with a message to Macron saying: “Talk to me,…
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…
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…
As potential Ukraine deal looms, France and Britain map out boots-on-ground role – POLITICO
‘Fallback positions’ The coalition, a loose alliance of nations whose members include France, Germany, Britain, Belgium, Canada and…
Ukraine’s allies rush to counter Trump’s ‘non-starter’ peace plan – POLITICO
European leaders are now frantically working up counter-proposals to put to Trump in an effort to mitigate the…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…
French Socialists still waiting for concessions from Macron after talks on next PM – POLITICO
The French president has given his outgoing prime minister until Wednesday night to try to find a compromise…
Macron accepts PM’s resignation, then tasks him with emergency talks – POLITICO
His decision was taken at the end of a rollercoaster day during which the French president himself made…