Europe must assert hard power or become a ‘hunted animal,’ France’s top general warns – POLITICO
Under his watch, France’s armed forces boosted their presence on Europe’s eastern flank and became more active in…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said direct talks between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy wouldn’t happen, even…
Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service – POLITICO
But inside Merz’s own conservative bloc, lawmakers are preparing to reopen the debate. The party aims to introduce…
1 in 5 Europeans will retire in poverty without urgent reform, EU watchdog warns – POLITICO
“Automatically, you will be included in the pension funds if you work. If you don’t want that, you…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
European leaders back Moldova in face of ‘massive’ pre-election interference by Russia – The Irish Times
The leaders of Germany, France and Poland have visited Moldova on its independence day and pledged to help…
Moldova’s future lies in European Union: French President Macron
ISTANBUL French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday reiterated Paris’ firm support for Moldova’s EU membership aspirations, declaring that…
EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s ‘lies’ – POLITICO
“While just a few hundred kilometers from your capital, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is ongoing, it’s…
Exclusive-French industry wants sole leadership in joint fighter jet
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN (Reuters) -French industry is blocking entry into the next phase in the development of…
Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…