The EU’s chips plan implodes as Intel pauses investments – POLITICO
Its pause spells trouble for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who presented her team for her second…
Trump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine – POLITICO
While it carved out exceptions for diplomatic channels and battlefield intelligence for Ukraine, it strikingly excludes sharing from…
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…
UK and France must save Europe, says Macron – POLITICO
Macron used the address to underline his commitment to the “coalition of the willing,” the initiative spearheaded by…
EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump – POLITICO
“The Commission has so far — fortunately — pushed back against the most immediate German instincts,” Kleimann said.…
What is behind the French president’s ‘third way’ proposal?
– Macron articulated this ‘third way’ to find a ‘mutual arrangement where Europeans and Southeast Asians strengthen their…
Keep North Korea out of Ukraine war or risk NATO coming to Asia – POLITICO
“I had objected to NATO having a role in Asia because I don’t believe in being enrolled in…
Europe cannot remain on the sidelines in Gaza – POLITICO
Next, the bloc needs to stand up for international law and to support international legal efforts to address…
France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine – POLITICO
Just as significant, however, is Merz’s second foreign visit, which is set to be with Polish Prime Minister…
Can France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences? – POLITICO
Both leaders now see a necessity for their militaries and defense industries to better integrate. | John Macdougall/AFP…