How Frans Timmermans’ EU job destroyed his Dutch political career – POLITICO
“He has a handicap, because he’s perceived as this relatively well-off cosmopolitan” — an image that creates tension with…
Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream – POLITICO
“Many in the Brussels bubble will welcome the rise of a mainstream, pro-governing and reform-oriented party,” said one…
Germany backs Selmayr for top Brussels job – POLITICO
Selmayr was chief of staff to former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before becoming secretary-general of the EU’s executive…
Merz vows ‘stick in the wheels’ of Brussels machine – POLITICO
The comments are among the German chancellor’s sharpest critiques of the European Commission, which is led by his…
Is €1.2T enough to save Europe? – POLITICO
Other analysts say Brussels must be even more ambitious if the EU is to meet the moment. According…
Inside the Franco-German plot to kill Europe’s ethical supply chain law – POLITICO
Now, the survival of EU supply chain oversight rules is part of the new coalition agreement between the…
Europe faces up to its irrelevance in the Middle East – POLITICO
It’s embarrassing that European and British pleas for deescalation were ignored and worse that America’s supposed allies were…
EU-UK defense deal in sight at May summit – POLITICO
Both sides are also expected to use next month’s meeting to reach a “common understanding” of which issues…
UK-EU defense pact really does depend on fish, European minister warns – POLITICO
“Just to be clear, I think it’s really important that the EU and U.K. work together on defense…
Who will lead Germany’s key ministries? – POLITICO
Currently a CDU deputy parliamentary group leader, Spahn is not a foreign policy specialist, but his strong U.S.…