Germany’s nightmare becomes reality as EU acquires taste for debt – POLITICO
Separately, the Commission can also hand out up to €395 billion in cheap loans to countries facing an…
‘Weapons’ review: Six characters reveal bloody slices of the truth
The rise of evil is more believable than its defeat. Implausible horror movies ask you to buy that…
France’s PM turns to YouTube to sell his budget cuts – POLITICO
Last month, during a two-hour press conference billed as “a moment of truth,” the French prime minister unveiled…
Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel – POLITICO
“People in Gaza are dying because humanitarian aid is being systematically blocked,” the government statement said. “In such…
Britain is about to start fighting over fracking again – POLITICO
“The way through [local opposition] is to have a couple of test wells for a couple [of] years,”…
Meet Stéphanie Riso, the EU’s budget brain and ‘toughest cookie’ – POLITICO
A French Commission veteran with scars from the eurozone crisis, Brexit and the EU’s pandemic recovery, Riso has…
Spain’s top court rules PM Sánchez not responsible for Valencia floods – POLITICO
While expressing empathy with the plaintiffs who pursued legal action following the tragedy, the justices noted that criminal…
Netanyahu accuses Starmer of ‘appeasing’ Hamas with Palestinian statehood vow – POLITICO
“Appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails. It will fail you too. It will not happen.” The broadside came…
Israel won’t face EU penalties over Gaza suffering — yet – POLITICO
Germany’s support is seen as critical, the diplomats said, and Berlin is growing closer to supporting such a…
Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated – POLITICO
His position, however, is coming under increasing strain with the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, French President…