29 things we learned from the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
26. And the Commission wants to roll up its sleeves The EU executive “is ready to help,” von…
EU leaders paper over splits on US tech reliance – POLITICO
“We don’t really have a shared vocabulary to define what digital sovereignty is. But we do have a…
EU leaders talk Ukraine, sanctions, migration — live updates – POLITICO
EU leaders are in Brussels on Thursday and the agenda is packed. It will dominated by themes that…
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…