European markets on Fri Aug. 29: August gains, Inflation prints
European stock markets moved lower on Friday as attention turned to EU and U.S. inflation prints, along with…
France and Germany weigh future of joint EU weapons projects
France and Germany will on Friday discuss a new way of producing weapons in the European Union –…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
The chancellor’s comment is among the strongest public expressions of doubt yet from a European leader that Trump’s…
Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service – POLITICO
But inside Merz’s own conservative bloc, lawmakers are preparing to reopen the debate. The party aims to introduce…
Vance calls Oval Office blowup with Zelenskyy ‘useful’ – POLITICO
But he added, “Do I think that it actually elucidated some of the real issues of disagreement between…
1 in 5 Europeans will retire in poverty without urgent reform, EU watchdog warns – POLITICO
“Automatically, you will be included in the pension funds if you work. If you don’t want that, you…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
German, French and Polish leaders show support for Moldova on visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Moldova on Wednesday…
EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s ‘lies’ – POLITICO
“While just a few hundred kilometers from your capital, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is ongoing, it’s…
Symbolic politics over real migration solutions?
Chancellor Merz’s government argues the move is necessary to curb irregular migration and enhance national securityThis is ‘a…
French, German, Polish leaders vow ‘support’ to Moldova in face of Russia
The leaders of France, Germany and Poland all expressed their support for Moldova’s EU bid on Wednesday, slamming…
European heavyweights come out in force to urge Moldovans to snub Putin – POLITICO
“Under normal circumstances, this election campaign should be very favorable to the incumbents. Opinion polls show that, as…