EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought – POLITICO
“Central, eastern, and south-eastern Europe, as well as the eastern Mediterranean region, are experiencing broadening warning drought conditions.…
Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again – POLITICO
France (25) and Italy (49) both dropped several places compared to 2024, while the United Kingdom (20) improved…
Poland criticizes Germany’s plan for tougher border controls – POLITICO
“Anyone who tries to enter Germany illegally must expect to be stopped at the German border from May…
The Great Reset Goes Transatlantic ⋆ Visegrad Insight
A transatlantic alliance of far-right think tanks is promoting an illiberal reset of the European Union. With roots…
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense – POLITICO
The exemption gives countries room to increase their spending on defense up to 1.5 percent of their gross…
German Social Democrats pour cold water on French nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
But the center-left Social Democratic Party, part of Merz’s ruling coalition alongside his center-right Christian Democrats, argue that…
Privacy officials’ travel to home countries sets off EU alarm bells – POLITICO
POLITICO examined mission travel documents provided by the EDPS, analyzing its three most senior officials from 2017 to…
Poland to respond to planned joint Russia-Belarus military exercises
Stock Photo: Getty Images Cezary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Poland, has stated that his country…
Trump pushes France to reassess trade alternatives — even the Mercosur deal? – POLITICO
“Diversifying our trade outlets must be a priority if we want to make Europe not only a power…
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world. – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…