EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine – The Irish Times
European capitals are working on “pretty precise plans” for potential military deployments to Ukraine as part of post-conflict…
Macron and Merz urge easing of EU pollution laws to revive ailing industry – POLITICO
The two governments also pushed for an easing of financial constraints for Europe’s struggling chemicals industry. Merz and…
Brussels poised to present Mercosur and Mexico trade deals next week – POLITICO
Four of the people said the upgraded version of the EU-Mexico trade agreement is also scheduled for Wednesday’s…
Moves by Trump envoys are ticking off other nations
LONDON (AP) — Do not antagonize one’s opponents unnecessarily, a basic principle of diplomacy says. But as the…
How Trump’s ambassadors are irritating their European hosts
The American ambassadors in France, Denmark and Turkey have all caused a stir in recent weeks Do not…
German and French leaders push for secondary sanctions on Russian backers
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron called for secondary sanctions aimed at undermining Russia’s war…
Russia-Ukraine War: White House Reacts as Macron Says Trump Could Be ‘Played’ by Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Russia’s Vladimir Putin would be duping U.S. President Donald Trump if…
Two looming crises for France
Financial crises are often linked to a political crisis. On September 8, the French government will submit itself…
EU mulls military training in Ukraine after ceasefire – POLITICO
Under EUMAM, 23 EU countries plus Norway and Canada have trained about 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers. But changing the…
Be more German – POLITICO
Opponents of French Prime Minister François Bayrou look near certain to bring down his minority government early next…