Diplomacy
Can Ursula von der Leyen save Europe?
The European Commission chief is secretive, controlling, and faces an in-tray from hell over the next five years.
Sorry, Boris — Nigel Farage is still Britain’s Trump Whisperer
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
Von der Leyen slams Viktor Orbán over trip to Russia
The Olympics have always been political
Von der Leyen faces make-or-break vote on second term
US allies grapple with J.D. Vance
Charles Michel tells Viktor Orbán he has ‘no role’ representing the EU on the world stage
European Council president responds to Hungarian PM’s note about his “peace missions.”
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
Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president
MEPs pick incumbent for another 2.5 years at the helm.
Here’s President Putin! The 5 weirdest political mix-ups ever.
Don’t worry, Joe, you’re not the only one.
Viktor Orbán’s rogue “peace missions” to Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing and Washington
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Habsburg empire strikes back
Viktor Orbán’s new hard-right group, Patriots for Europe, is a Habsburg coalition that gives the Hungarian leader the European platform he craves.
Germany’s ‘Don’ Habeck girds for chancellor battle
After Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock took herself out of the running, Economy Minister Robert Habeck is the likely chancellor candidate for the struggling Greens.
EU fumes at rogue Orbán, but struggles to rein him in
Brussels is annoyed with Budapest, but Hungary’s leader seems to know exactly how far he can go without drawing real consequences.
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 …
Zelenskyy: Modi is a ‘huge disappointment’ for hugging Putin
Ukraine can’t believe Indian leader met “bloody criminal” Russian ruler on day of children’s hospital bombing.
Diplomacy wars: Orbán’s new nemesis arranges visit to Ukraine
Hungary’s Péter Magyar wants to present a contrast with Budapest’s Russia-friendly prime minister.
Viktor Orbán goes rogue
Brussels now plotting to restrain self-declared president of Europe.
Orbán praises Trump as ‘the man of peace,’ says Biden will likely lose election
“A change would be good for the world,” the Hungarian leader said of the American presidential election.
Secret meetings, private threats and a massive arms race: How the world is preparing for Trump
In 2016, no one in the world was ready for President Trump. America’s NATO allies aren’t making the same mistake this time.
How Taiwan conquered US politics — and showed Europe how it’s done
The island democracy off the coast of China has wooed friends in every U.S. faction and region — and that’s its greatest source of strength and protection.
Hungary cancels Baerbock visit after Scholz slams Orbán-Putin meeting
Berlin criticized the “surprising and uncoordinated trip” of the Hungarian leader to Moscow.
Turkey footballer suspended for wolf gesture a day before Erdoğan attends Euro 2024
Merih Demiral’s goal celebration using a controversial wolf’s head symbol sparked a diplomatic dispute.
EU diplomat imprisoned in Iran kept his sexuality a secret from the regime
Johan Floderus proposed to his boyfriend immediately after landing in Stockholm, he said in new interview.
Russia gives von der Leyen, Kallas, Costa the thumbs down
The Kremlin branded Kaja Kallas “rabidly Russophobic.”
French election: Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense
Military and foreign policy have long been seen as the “reserved domain” of the president — but the far right is challenging that assumption.