Olaf Scholz
US missiles are welcome in Germany, foreign minister says
Baerbock’s comments came in response to criticism from within the German government coalition.
Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns
Can Ursula von der Leyen save Europe?
The new politics of the Parliament
Keir Starmer’s Brexit reboot
Scholz kuschelt mit dem Autokraten
US allies grapple with J.D. Vance
Will Meloni’s rage torpedo von der Leyen’s 2nd term?
It won’t be easy for Italy’s PM to back von der Leyen to remain European Commission president in Thursday’s crucial vote.
Germany’s Scholz set for rare meeting with Serbia’s isolated Vučić to finalize lithium deal
European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday
Germany’s doner kebab becomes symbol of angst over rising costs
“I can still remember when doner kebabs were sold for €3.50,” reminisced one teenager amid calls for a price brake to stop rising kebab costs.
Scholz joins shaky chorus of world leaders sticking with Biden
Heads of state have been peppered with questions at this week’s NATO summit in Washington about Biden’s age and mental acuity.
Weakened Macron keeps low profile at NATO summit
The political crisis in Paris is creating a void other European capitals are keen to fill.
At NATO, the center left is having its moment. It won’t last.
The U.K’s Keir Starmer may be among political friends now — but the future isn’t so bright for his international allies.
Washington-Special: Die NATO und das Geld
Noch bis morgen läuft in Washington, D.C. der NATO-Gipfel, auf dem auch das 75. Jubiläum des Verteidigungsbündnisses gefeiert wird. Gordon Repinski, Chefredakteur von POLITICO in Deutschland, ist …
Czech PM: I can help von der Leyen get a 2nd Commission term
Petr Fiala expressed support for von der Leyen and said she understands “the problems of Central Europe.”
Divided, reshuffled and politically bruised: Europe’s leaders head to the NATO summit
Political turmoil on the Continent is reshuffling power players going to the NATO gathering.
Keir Starmer meets the world
New U.K. prime minister heads to NATO with a message of support on Ukraine.
6 things UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix in his first month
Britain’s new leader already has an overflowing in-tray.
American allies fear Biden is finished and can’t beat Trump
“We’re not sure that, even if he wins, he can survive four years more,” said one official from a European NATO country.
Irish prime minister: EU open to Keir Starmer’s Brexit plan
The Labour government is seeking a ‘reset’ of the U.K.’s relationship with Europe.
Hungary cancels Baerbock visit after Scholz slams Orbán-Putin meeting
Berlin criticized the “surprising and uncoordinated trip” of the Hungarian leader to Moscow.
Orbán unites Europe — against him
Hungarian PM’s Moscow trip triggered a tidal wave of condemnation from his fellow leaders.
With Brussels fuming, Putin welcomes Orbán as EU leader
“I am at your disposal,” Russian president says, as European leaders castigate Hungarian prime minister.
Germany’s Scholz averts coalition meltdown over budget
Coalition leaders reached a preliminary budget deal that defused a crisis, but left open the question of how Germany will meet its defense commitments.
Europe has avoided the nuke question for decades. No longer
America has protected Europe with is nuclear umbrella for more than 70 years. In the era of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the continent is quietly debating a different nuclear future.
Macron loses clout to European free traders as he does battle at home
As Emmanuel Macron faces another election defeat, France’s hold over EU trade policy is about to loosen. Some EU countries sense an opportunity.
Tage der Entscheidung für die Ampel
Alle warten auf den Haushalt 2025. Wie sich Scholz, Habeck und Lindner einigen können, hört ihr in der Analyse von Gordon Repinski.Im 200-Sekunden-Interview erklärt der sächsische CDU-Ministerpräsident …
Germany’s Scholz breaks bad on migration
Multiple high-profile acts of violence and the rising popularity of the far right have convinced the German chancellor to deport migrants who commit crimes.
Die Angst der SPD vorm schwarzen Freitag
Die Parlamentarische Linke will zeigen, dass sie den Kanzler unterstützt. Doch die Haushaltsverhandlungen sorgen für Missmut und Misstrauen unter den Abgeordneten. Warum die Angst vor einer Neuauflage …
Trump’s plan for NATO is emerging
Trump advisers envision a ‘radical reorientation’ in which Washington takes a back seat to Europe — and cuts a deal with Putin over Ukraine.