Security
The future of packaging in Europe
We need to change how the EU packages food and beverages to transition to a low-carbon circular economy.
NATO sees Keir Starmer’s entrance on world stage
Kremlin mopes over French election results
6 things UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix in his first month
NATO needs to look toward Pacific because of current realities, Jens Stoltenberg says
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.
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.
Labour’s top policy priorities
A deep dive into what Keir Starmer’s government will tackle in their first 100 days and then in their first year.
Slovakia’s Fico laments not visiting Putin with Orbán
While blasting progressive ideology as “poison” and “cancer,” Slovak leader honors Slavic cultural forebears, in first public outing since attack.
David Lammy appointed as UK foreign secretary
He will need to grapple with the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.
NATO’s Stoltenberg rules out Ukraine land-for-peace deal
While Trump advisers mull pushing Ukraine to give up land for peace, the alliance chief pointed at Russia’s refusal to abide by previous cease-fire pledges.
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israel and Hamas move closer to cease-fire
The talks comes as negotiations had stalled over the last few months between Israel and Hamas.
Europe’s leaders welcome Starmer after ‘historic’ UK election
European Council President Charles Michel hails a “new cycle for the U.K.”
Surging Le Pen threatens Macron’s European defense dreams
The far-right National Rally remains Euroskeptic and suspicious of NATO despite recent toned-down rhetoric.
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.
Where’s Macron? French president disappears amid election crisis.
The leader “underestimated how much the public were turned off by his personality,” one party official told POLITICO.
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.
Ukraine ‘bridge’ to NATO could be dangerous, experts warn
Some foreign policy experts want Ukraine to move closer to joining the alliance, while others say it would rupture the military bloc.
Germany and Turkey clash over football player’s nationalist wolf salute
“Symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists have no place in our stadiums,” a German minister said.
Dagestan bans niqab in response to deadly terror attacks
Move could anger some prominent Muslim figures.
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.
Poland’s Tusk rails at fractured defense planning in jibe at Germany’s Scholz
Germany is skeptical of common borrowing for defense; Poland wants it.
Scholz set to announce compensation for Polish survivors of Nazi crimes
The German chancellor is also expected to announce additional support for the defense of Poland’s eastern flank as the two countries seek to mend long-strained ties.
Macron’s gamble creates major fiscal headaches for the EU
There’s no politically easy way to find the fiscal space to address the challenges the EU faces. And France’s political realities now compound the problem.