Brussels vows ‘firm’ response to threatened Trump tariffs as EU braces for trade war – POLITICO
“It’s important that we don’t divide the world with numerous tariff barriers,” Scholz said on Sunday after meeting…
Orbán, Le Pen to hold ‘Make Europe Great Again’ rally in Madrid – POLITICO
Of the 720 lawmakers in the European Parliament, 86 are a part of the Patriots, making it the…
Slovakia leads EU charge to rein in supermarket power – POLITICO
Eastern Europe’s food supply chain is shaped by foreign supermarket chains like Lidl, Tesco, Spar and Auchan, which…
Turkey pushing to help EU replace Ukraine gas transit – POLITICO
“We have the Southern Gas Corridor,” said Kaymakcı. “We have 18 billion cubic meters of gas, coming mainly…
Hamas attack on Israel ‘destroyed’ chance for US nuclear deal negotiations, claims Iran – Firstpost
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday said that Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023…
Fico’s rival pushes snap election as Slovak PM’s Moscow trip backfires – POLITICO
“Fico’s trip to Moscow was a disgrace for Slovakia,” Fico’s biggest political rival, Progressive Slovakia party leader Michal…
Israel Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the…
Possible deal for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages at the ‘closest point’ yet, officials say
Israel wants 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza to be released in the first phase of a…
Healthcare workers strike enters second day as Providence faces pressure to negotiate
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Saturday is the second day of the healthcare worker’s strike at Providence Hospitals. About…
In Austria’s Kickl, the EU has its next Orbán – POLITICO
Europe’s next national leader looks likely to come from the far right. With Herbert Kickl in pole position…
Europe’s chance to secure peace in Ukraine – POLITICO
Indeed, even as the United States rushes in military supplies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, there’s no…
Ireland gets ‘screwed’ as EU influence ebbs – POLITICO
The Irish permanent representation to the EU’s transition team initially reached out to incoming commissioners by email, rather…