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…
Opinion | Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US
In 2025, Europe stands adrift in geopolitical limbo. As Washington sets the tempo and Beijing expands its reach,…
Europe’s re-arming and the potential for India
Europe is changing, and fast. For the world’s most persuasive normative superpower, the European Union (EU), the age…