Germany’s Merz confident after emerging unharmed from Trump ‘show’ – POLITICO
When asked about concrete outcomes, Merz said he had “no doubt at all that the American government is…
NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief – POLITICO
The military alliance’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels a few weeks before a high-stakes summit of NATO…
EU prepared to counter new Trump tariffs – POLITICO
Trump announced on Friday a new 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum would take effect on June…
EU’s Kallas welcomes Trump’s ‘tough love’ on arms spending – POLITICO
Hegseth previously told delegates at the Singapore conference that “we’re pushing our allies in Europe to own more…
Europe should shrug off Trump’s tariff threats – POLITICO
However, this overlooks a third — and probably better — option: shrugging off Trump’s threats. Truth is, there…
Trump claims victory over EU in 50 percent tariff standoff – POLITICO
The statement comes on the heels of a relative appeasement between Brussels and Washington, after a call between…
German finance chief urges ‘serious’ EU-US talks after Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
“This trade conflict is damaging everyone and must be ended quickly,” Klingbeil said. Klingbeil met Bessent at last…
Vance hopeful for US-EU ‘long-term trade advantages’ – POLITICO
It’s the first time since President Donald Trump unleashed his global tariff war last month that a member…
Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine – POLITICO
As a result, many within the bloc are now calling for Ukraine’s accession to be radically fast-tracked, following…
Will the first American pope stand up to Trump? – POLITICO
The new pope could also “reinterpret,” without rolling back, some of Francis’ more contentious progressive moves, such as…