Europe must rally the anti-authoritarian alliance – POLITICO
First, EU countries that so wish should form an alliance with other countries in Europe, like the U.K.…
Moscow and Beijing would have cheered EU-US trade war, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The pact caps most U.S. tariffs on EU goods at 15 percent, including on cars and pharmaceuticals, and…
Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he? – POLITICO
“Merz is rare in Germany for presenting Trump’s re-election as a justification for transatlantic engagement,” wrote Jeremy Cliffe and…
Between a rock and a hard place – POLITICO
And last month, we finally witnessed the opening skirmishes of this battle: Just before parliament went into recess,…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…
Vance and Lammy host European, US, Ukrainian officials to talk ceasefire – POLITICO
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier Saturday, Starmer said in the same…
Trump, EU chief meet in Scotland to avert transatlantic trade war – Firstpost
US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen planned to meet in Scotland on Sunday…
EU wants to boost G7 coordination to fend off Trump’s tariffs – POLITICO
Brussels is now trying to strike the right balance between keeping negotiating lines open and ensuring retaliation is…
Croatia Responds to Trump’s Proposed EU Tariffs: “We Believe in a Balanced Solution”
Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, has responded to U.S. President, Donald Trump’s announcement…
We need a new transatlantic bargain – POLITICO
But these challenges, though very real, must not lead to inaction. With new leaders in Washington, Brussels and…
US offers EU 10 percent tariff deal — with caveats – POLITICO
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič has been in contact with the U.S. administration following a call on Sunday…
Macron urges Trump to end trade war after NATO deal to boost defense spending – POLITICO
The North Atlantic alliance agreed on a new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP at the…