The EU’s tech rules are under attack — again – POLITICO
Without a hitch, a now-familiar playbook unfolded: The European Commission stood by its “sovereign right to regulate,” European lawmakers…
From Kyiv to the Suwałki Gap, bogs return as Europe’s defensive shield – POLITICO
Estonia’s defense ministry and Latvia’s armed forces said that new Baltic Defence Line plans to fortify the three…
Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…
Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump – POLITICO
Maria Shagina, a sanctions expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said that while the Russian economy…
Ukraine slams Woody Allen for Russia film talk – POLITICO
On Sunday, Allen spoke during an online session alongside some of Russia’s top movie directors, cinematographers and actors,…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 24, 2025
Grace Mappes, Christina Harward, Olivia Gibson, Jessica Sobieski, and Karolina Hird with Nate Trotter August 24, 2025,…
Trump deal threatens EU’s image as champion of rules-based trade – POLITICO
At first, Brussels resisted the idea of coordinating with other countries hit by Trump’s tariffs, such as Canada…
France summons US ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism allegations – POLITICO
Kushner’s open letter, published Sunday in the Wall Street Journal, noted the U.S. envoy’s “deep concern over the…
Moscow and Beijing would have cheered EU-US trade war, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The pact caps most U.S. tariffs on EU goods at 15 percent, including on cars and pharmaceuticals, and…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 23, 2025
Jennie Olmsted, Olivia Gibson, Jessica Sobieski, Grace Mappes, and Frederick W. Kagan August 23, 2025, 7:45pm ET Click…