How a failed Italian bank merger exposed the EU’s struggle to enforce its economic vision – POLITICO
A similar showdown had taken place in Spain earlier this year, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s partial obstruction…
Vague trade deal allows new US attacks on EU tech rules – POLITICO
The EU’s “attack on our tech companies, that’s going to be on the table,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard…
Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza – POLITICO
Still, Veldkamp ruled out unilateral recognition of Palestine, saying, “At this moment, there is no process underway. Recognizing…
Netanyahu accuses Starmer of ‘appeasing’ Hamas with Palestinian statehood vow – POLITICO
“Appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails. It will fail you too. It will not happen.” The broadside came…
Israel won’t face EU penalties over Gaza suffering — yet – POLITICO
Germany’s support is seen as critical, the diplomats said, and Berlin is growing closer to supporting such a…
Brussels scrambles to defend US trade deal with details up in the air – POLITICO
“All I can tell you is that we’ve avoided the worst case, we’ve landed on 15 percent, and…
Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated – POLITICO
His position, however, is coming under increasing strain with the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, French President…
Merz reserves ‘right’ to reverse course and sanction Israel at EU level – POLITICO
Merz said he would await the result of a planned trip of his foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to…
Britain ‘revolted’ by Gaza hunger, Starmer tells Trump – POLITICO
Speaking as Starmer and his wife Victoria arrived for talks, Trump was pressed by reporters on whether he…
France to recognize Palestinian statehood as Europe hardens stance on Israel – POLITICO
Several European leaders have signaled a hardening attitude toward Israel in recent weeks, as the death toll in…