EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump – POLITICO
“The Commission has so far — fortunately — pushed back against the most immediate German instincts,” Kleimann said.…
Austrian chancellor sees anti-immigration ally in Merz – POLITICO
Stocker said he viewed Austria as “a pioneer” in promoting stricter European policies on asylum claims. Germany has…
Furious Macron dressed down ministers after botched leak of Muslim Brotherhood report – POLITICO
The report into the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood was expected to be published on Wednesday, but its…
In Transylvania, fear haunts Romania’s troubled democracy – POLITICO
“There is a lot of hate in this campaign. I have received threats personally, and been told pro-Europeans…
Poland criticizes Germany’s plan for tougher border controls – POLITICO
“Anyone who tries to enter Germany illegally must expect to be stopped at the German border from May…
Britain’s shrinking fraud watchdog – POLITICO
But finance minister Reeves’ announcement that U.K. civil service costs will be cut 15 percent puts extra pressure…
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders – POLITICO
“Trump’s policy will lead everyone to agree to develop trade relationships with the rest of the world and…
Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe. – POLITICO
Welcome, Willkommen, to POLITICO’s German election liveblog, where we’re bringing you real-time updates as results come in. Conservative leader…
Romanian pro-EU parties unite to crowd out far-right candidate Georgescu – POLITICO
The coalition means that the four parties, and the ethnic minority representatives, will together hold a majority in…
Trump’s picks have strong ties to Project 2025
Russell Vought, one of the chief architects of Project 2025 — a conservative blueprint for the next presidency…
EU scrambles to prepare for a Trump return – POLITICO
The meetings, first reported by POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook, come as the fear of former U.S. President Trump returning…
EU to release €799M to Slovakia after rule-of-law dispute – POLITICO
Fico set off familiar alarms in Brussels when his ruling coalition started introducing changes in the criminal code…