With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
29 leaders gathered in Cyprus. As usual, the summit was about one who didn’t. – POLITICO
Over dinner, leaders talked about how to make the EU’s barely used mutual defense clause — Article 42.7…
Germany growth forecast cut on energy shock, signaling trouble ahead
Werner Schnell | Flickr Open | Getty Images Europe’s biggest economy was set for a rebound, but now…
France and Germany give themselves more time on joint fighter jet (once again) – POLITICO
“Our defense ministries have this mandate for the coming weeks; we continue to progress,” Macron said. The project,…
MAGA’s Romanian champion George Simion eyes comeback as government implodes – POLITICO
Led by Simion’s party, Romania would be a more hostile and erratic partner for Brussels: He does not…
I Have Seen the Ukraine War Up-close: Don’t Declare Russia the Winner Just Yet
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year of hostilities, the dynamics on the ground and in…
Despite the warm sea breeze, icy winds blast Europe’s leaders – POLITICO
Over a dinner of Cypriot salad, milk-fed lamb and halloumi-stuffed ravioli, leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and…
After toasting €90B loan, EU leaders face up to the morning after – POLITICO
As European heads of state and government dined together on Thursday in the Cypriot resort of Ayia Napa,…
EU sanctions more Russian banks to squeeze Putin’s war economy – POLITICO
The sanctions also include four banks from Kyrgyzstan, Laos and Azerbaijan, in a bid to crack down on…
Iran Is Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments for Safe Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz. 84% of That Oil Goes to China, India, Japan, and South Korea
The Strait of Hormuz remains a hot topic as the conflict with Iran persists – despite the delicate…
How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional – POLITICO
“Of course, if you say, well, we need to reform the EU to make it faster, then the…
U.S. Approves $214M Missile Deal with Lithuania
In a recent announcement, the U.S. State Department revealed the green light for a significant arms deal…