EU-Russia relations
Belgian minister invokes Selena Gomez in nuclear feud with Russia
Theo Francken wants Kremlin loudmouth Dmitry Medvedev to calm down, as duo spar over atomic arsenals.
EU plays hardball: If you won’t seize Russia’s cash, open your wallets
Slovakia lifts veto on latest Russia sanctions
Merz’ Spagat zwischen AfD-Debatte und Chemieindustrie
The closer to Russia the greater the fear, opinion poll finds
EU Commission presents defense plan to protect ‘every’ centimeter of Europe
Belgian police officer charged with spying
13 things we learned from von der Leyen’s no-confidence debate
“The world is in the most precarious and perilous state it has been for decades,” the European Commission president tells lawmakers as she urges them to keep her in post.
Belgian security service officer indicted for spying
Indictment comes amid mounting pressure on Belgium’s security agencies.
Belgium launches probe after reports that 15 drones buzzed military base
Persistent disruptions plague European airspace.
Machthaber: Kaja Kallas
Wer regiert die Welt – und was treibt sie an? In unserem regelmäßigen Machthaber-Spezial geht es um die mächtigsten und umstrittensten Politikerinnen und Politiker unserer Zeit. Wir …
EU’s G7 big 3 want heavyweight allies in seizing Russian assets
The European Central Bank fears putting Putin’s assets to work could undermine the credibility of the euro. Tokyo and Washington would offer useful cover.
EU seeks to deploy Russia’s frozen billions to boost European arms sales
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a zero-interest reparations loan should be partly used “to strengthen our own defense industry.”
EU grins, Russia grouses after pro-Europe forces win Moldovan election
“Moldova, you’ve done it again. No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve,” says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Poland closes airspace, scrambles jets amid ‘massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine
The scrambling of jets and airspace closures are becoming more frequent as multiple NATO countries report drone sightings and other incursions.
Brussels eyes loophole to isolate Hungary, send billions in Russian assets to Ukraine
EU legal experts are studying a way to get round the need for unanimity to send €140 billion to Kyiv.
Commission proposes €140B loan to Ukraine using Russian frozen assets
Talks will come to a head during a meeting of EU leaders next week.
Poland’s Tusk to reopen Belarus border
The closure was prompted by large Russian-led military exercises.
Poland will shoot down encroaching Russian aircraft, warns PM Tusk
The Polish prime minister is responding to the growing number of Russian incursions into NATO airspace.
The 17 European Parliament lawmakers you should watch this season
Of all 720 MEPs, here’s a select group to keep eyes on.
Machthaber: Wolodymyr Selenskyj
Wer regiert die Welt – und was treibt sie an?In unserem regelmäßigen Machthaber-Spezial geht es um die mächtigsten und umstrittensten Politikerinnen und Politiker unserer Zeit. Wir zeigen, …
Nawrocki besucht Merz und der Streit um den Haushalt
Der Bundestag steckt mitten im “Haushalts-Ironman”. Während der Etat 2025 erst beschlossen wird, rollt bereits die Debatte um den Haushalt 2026 an. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert die Lage …
Trump has a list of demands for Europe. We rated his chances of success.
From facing down Hungary and Slovakia to taking on Turkey and China, meeting the U.S. president’s requests will be challenging.
Russia’s Medvedev threatens EU ‘freaks’ over frozen asset loan plan
Former president slams EU scheme to use Russian assets for Ukraine’s war effort, first reported by POLITICO.
Paris prosecutors see foreign hand behind pig heads stunt
Blue Stars of David, red hands and green paint rattle French society.
Bulgaria flip-flops on von der Leyen plane’s GPS glitch
Confusion reigns over whether Moscow was behind the incident.
Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
Commission president was on a tour of frontline states when her plane was the target of interference.
Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure
Talks would come “step by step, gradually, starting from the expert level and then going through all the necessary stages,” says Russia’s foot-dragging foreign minister.
Merz sees ‘good progress’ from Trump-Putin summit despite some ‘disturbing images’
France, Germany and Britain will hold meeting of Kyiv allies Sunday, ahead of Ukrainian president’s Oval Office visit on Monday.
Orbán’s rival accuses Russia of election meddling in Hungary
Opposition chief Péter Magyar blasted Moscow over “disinformation, threats, hackers, digital troll farms, smear campaigns and blackmail.”