The muddled €1.8 trillion EU budget launch that exposes von der Leyen’s weaknesses – POLITICO
To the annoyance of MEPs and parliamentary officials, Serafin arrived four hours late. The presentation was riddled with…
Icelanders support reboot of EU accession talks, foreign minister says – POLITICO
Defense boost, but no army Iceland, as the only NATO member with no army but with a strategically…
Britain wants Brexit talks to get going in the fall – POLITICO
The senior U.K. official, who spoke to POLITICO on condition of anonymity, added that the government was keen…
Ukraine announces new US ambassador after outgoing envoy angered Republicans – POLITICO
“I am grateful to Olha for her work on European and Euro-Atlantic integration. It has been a successful…
Germany rejects von der Leyen’s €1.8 trillion EU budget plan – POLITICO
The Commission, among other items, presented three new taxes targeting electric waste, tobacco products and high-turnover companies to…
Britain’s trade chief to press White House on Trump tariffs in Washington trip – POLITICO
Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, warned last weekend that he expects America’s 10 percent tariff on…
Brexit reset talks take first step forward since summit – POLITICO
The plan says that the sectors covered by linked emissions trading should include “electricity generation, industrial heat generation…
French PM faces ‘moment of truth’ on Tuesday as ouster looms – POLITICO
Though France’s credit rating has not been downgraded this year, the yield on the country’s 10-year bond has…
The next EU budget cannot be business as usual – POLITICO
At home, the EU must further develop its capabilities to combat organized crime, terrorism and radicalization — both…
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget – POLITICO
The Commission will propose an EU-wide levy on tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars. These goods are…