Sun sets on Macron as Europe’s visionary-in-chief – POLITICO
Macron in recent months has become more cautious, balking at proposals that risk generating a backlash in France,…
Germany’s politics of compromise has been compromised – POLITICO
For example, both the CDU and SPD already agree on the reintroduction of military service in some form,…
Germany’s Merz rejects working with far right, says AfD wants to ‘destroy’ his conservatives – POLITICO
Back then, Merz defended his approach, but pledged to uphold the firewall in German politics that was set…
Merz changes Germany’s stance towards Israel security – The Irish Times
German chancellor Friedrich Merz has changed Berlin’s stance towards Israel since the October 7th Hamas-led attacks, insisting Germany’s…
New EU members could join without full voting rights – POLITICO
The EU has made enlargement a strategic priority amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expansionist agenda, although the push…
Ukraine’s EU membership bid set for breakthrough in December, says deputy PM – POLITICO
“What is difficult to explain in [Ukrainian] society is that we need to wait. … Waiting is not…
EU is in no position to influence events in Mideast, German chancellor says
BERLIN German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday that the European Union is in no position to significantly…
Idea of German ‘draft lottery’ sparks govt row
Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed “draft lottery” has…
French companies backtrack from joint deregulation call with Berlin – POLITICO
But since the letter came to light, some of the French companies it claims to speak on behalf…
Germany spearheads drive to legitimize Taliban in exchange for migrant deportations – POLITICO
“Afghan citizens who commit crimes in other countries are, of course, personally responsible for their actions, but they…