Europe to accelerate effort to secure Hormuz despite Trump’s order to ‘STAY AWAY’ – POLITICO
But the exact details of a potential international mission remain sketchy. After the meeting in Paris on Friday,…
US-EU tensions erupt over Iran war as France holds back-channel talks with China
US-European conflicts have exploded in the weeks leading up to the sudden US cease-fire with Iran announced by…
The Macron clapback that shows Europe has had it with Trump
Months of Donald Trump‘s insults, mockery and military aggression appear to have finally pushed Europe to its limits,…
Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops – POLITICO
The virtual meeting came days after the U.S. president called for NATO countries to “take the lead” and…
The inside story of how France clinched the EU’s new customs authority – POLITICO
The delegation toured the white tower that was to host the authority, visited the Flemish old town, and…
Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections – POLITICO
Eric Ciotti: The new far-right mayor of Nice, the unofficial capital of the French Riviera, tried two years…
How two wars are pulling Europe and the US apart – POLITICO
It’s easy to see why EU leaders are so anxious. In recent days Trump has repeatedly blasted them…
French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships
Macron will meet Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Paphos to show “solidarity”…
America needs Europe after all – POLITICO
Starmer, however, is standing his ground, refusing to authorize anything more than “defensive” operations from Royal Air Force…
Mercosur gamble shows von der Leyen thinks she can go over France’s head – POLITICO
The Commission chief said she consulted widely with countries and lawmakers. However, shortly after the announcement, Macron said…