German conservatives pile pressure on von der Leyen to dismantle Brussels ‘machine’ – POLITICO
“This EU Commission machine just keeps going on and on and on,” said Merz at a September business…
New Berlin School Board candidates discuss priorities | Waukesha Co. News
NEW BERLIN — Four newcomers are running for two seats on the New Berlin School Board: Matthew J.…
Berlin’s Indo-Pacific strategy blends arms deals and alliances – POLITICO
Germany, according to Ernst, is still “relatively blank” in the region. What it can contribute militarily remains narrow:…
14 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
“This ETS is a great success. It has been in place for 20 years and is a market-based…
EU leaders find themselves incapable of action despite wars so close to home – POLITICO
And that speech was about as far as it went. As Tehran pounded its neighbors, disrupting Europe’s energy…
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…
How Europe will try to save Greenland from Trump – POLITICO
“We have many, many people below the poverty line, and the infrastructure in Greenland is lagging, and our…
Berlin Voters Approve Budget, Millions in Bonds for Sewage, Road Maintenance Facility Projects
Berlin voters on Tuesday approved more than $9 million in bonds to fund replacements for aging sewer and…
David and Goliath in Brussels – POLITICO
To critics, the cumulative effect of regulatory expansion, centralized borrowing and proposals for permanent ‘own resources’ signals a…
Warsaw gloats, Berlin balks as EU budget fight turns national – POLITICO
Beyond the raw totals, the Commission’s plans also indicate whom Brussels trusts to handle sensitive tasks. Germany, Greece…
Brussels should scrap plans to hire 2,500 EU civil servants, 9 countries say – POLITICO
“We expect the Commission to present ambitious, quantified proposals as a direct input for ongoing negotiations on the…
The EU’s plan to revive its frontline regions – POLITICO
The war in Ukraine is reshaping life well beyond the battlefield. On this episode of the Brussels Playbook…