Europe’s future depends on whether it can embrace hard power, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
“We are, in fact, a normative alternative to imperialism and autocracy in the world,” Merz said. “We have…
German development policy: Partners in the Global South
The rule of the strongest is back: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of a “new world of great…
Greenland PM sets out ‘red lines’ for talks with Washington – POLITICO
“Denmark is a sovereign state and it is one of the most basic democratic rules and values that…
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting – POLITICO
Fears about the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” said an…
Merz’s conservatives push to stop far-right surge in Germany’s east – POLITICO
AfD leaders are in particular zeroing in on the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, seeing in that largely…
Protest in Brussels against deadly repression in Iran – POLITICO
Another participant, Ali, told POLITICO that he was protesting for the Iranian people. “For the last two weeks,…
Italy-Germany summit: Meloni and Merz push for an autonomous, competitive Europe
The summit focused on strengthening EU strategic autonomy, boosting industrial competitiveness – particularly the automotive sector – and…
Fighting Trump is a bad idea, Meloni privately told EU leaders – POLITICO
Speaking after the summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the leaders had learned the lesson…
Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America – POLITICO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who once called Donald Trump “daddy,” also found his private text to Donald Trump…
Merz and Meloni – POLITICO
“[Our] two countries have stable governments, especially if compared with France’s,” he said. “It is clear that Meloni…