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,…
No, Merz didn’t shoot a mommy polar bear and cubs … it was Russian fake news – POLITICO
The false news story is just one example of a rising tide of Russian disinformation targeting European leaders.…
LNG could flow from Canadian Arctic port to Europe in about 5 to 7 years, minister estimates – POLITICO
The idea was initially floated back in 2022 when Germany’s then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to persuade Canada’s then-Prime Minister…
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…
How China could paralyze Germany’s defense ramp-up – POLITICO
The legal frameworks on either side of the Atlantic are starkly different. Washington treats them as strategic assets,…
Merz and Macron vowed to restart the Franco-German engine. It’s already sputtering. – POLITICO
Paris thinks the same. “The Franco-German reflex has been rediscovered,” an Elysée official said. But despite the good…
Germany allows Taliban envoys to facilitate deportations
Germany said Monday that it has allowed two envoys from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban regime to enter the country…
Merz to visit UK this month to sign Anglo-German treaty – POLITICO
Starmer’s team has been courting closer relations with Berlin since they were in opposition, particularly on defense and…
Germany wants a Brexit mega deal – POLITICO
But Berger and other EU diplomats have been keen to stress the significant differences between EU proposals on…
UK and Germany ready mutual defense treaty – POLITICO
Key chapters include one devoted to defense, building on the Trinity House Agreement signed last year, which sets…