The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days – POLITICO
Because the news broke on a Friday night in Europe, many U.K. officials had to start working at…
EU-UK defense deal in sight at May summit – POLITICO
Both sides are also expected to use next month’s meeting to reach a “common understanding” of which issues…
Germany’s new coalition partners are already disagreeing — over what they just agreed – POLITICO
While the coalition agreement includes such a measure, Merz stressed that all commitments are conditional on the funding…
UK-EU defense pact really does depend on fish, European minister warns – POLITICO
“Just to be clear, I think it’s really important that the EU and U.K. work together on defense…
Trump’s tariffs add urgency to Germany’s coalition talks, says Merz – POLITICO
The German economy’s strength lies in exporting goods such as machinery, chemicals and vehicles, and the United States…
Come see ‘what Putin did’ – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
Trump says EU must buy $350B of US energy to get tariff relief – POLITICO
“We have a deficit with the European Union of $350 billion and it’s gonna disappear fast,” Trump said.…
Germany’s Merz seals coalition deal under pressure to face challenges posed by Trump – POLITICO
Recent decisions by the U.S. government “have triggered new turbulence,” he added. “We don’t yet know which direction…
EU targets Trump’s red states with tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream – POLITICO
Finally, women’s negligées from Ohio and Kentucky, a fan favorite from the Commission’s first proposal, made the final…