Handshake-gate in Syria wasn’t a surprise, German foreign minister says – POLITICO
Baerbock and Barrot are the first EU ministers to visit Syria since the ousting of Bachar Assad’s long-standing…
Musk calls AfD ‘last spark of hope’ for Germany in op-ed in Welt – POLITICO
Musk, a close adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, argued that his “significant investments” in Germany give him…
Fico threatens to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine – POLITICO
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is threatening retaliatory measures against Ukraine if Kyiv stops Russian gas transit to…
Magdeburg attack fuels disinformation and mistrust in German leaders – POLITICO
“Federal authorities are turning over every stone,” said German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser of the Social Democratic Party…
Putin receives Slovak PM in shock Moscow visit – POLITICO
The leftist-populist Slovak politician arrived in the country for what Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov called a “working…
Qatar warns it will halt gas supplies to Europe if fined under EU due diligence law – POLITICO
Qatar has become a critical supplier of liquefied natural gas to Europe as countries are reducing their reliance…
EU sues UK for violating free movement in Brexit treaty – POLITICO
The Commission is taking the U.K. to the Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ). Although Britain ceased…
EU’s demands for Starmer’s reset – POLITICO
The 19-page document originates with the Hungarian government, which is currently chairing meetings of the EU’s national governments.…
After Frankfurt, a Big Uptick in Sales
Following Frankfurter Buchmesse and Göteborg Book Fair, Reykjavik Literary Agency reports heavy autumn interest in Icelandic books. By…
UK could offer celebs protection from AI clones – POLITICO
As a sweetener, the consultation is now expected to include the promise of a new “personality right,” according…
Germany and France agree to work with Syrian rebels on ‘basis of fundamental human rights’ – POLITICO
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to work with the Syrian opposition groups…
Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal? – POLITICO
Glimmers of hope In Washington too, defense experts are seeking clues to the attitude of the incoming administration.…