Security
Europe’s energy transition must power a stronger tomorrow
Putin wants Russia to muscle in on rare earths race
The EU’s global health test: Invest or retreat
How tiny Qatar became Trump’s indispensable ally
French parliament likely to miss key budget deadline
Qatar trying to keep Israel-Hamas ceasefire from falling apart, prime minister says
“We work together very closely with them in order to make sure that the ceasefire stay intact,” he said.
Moldova installs pro-EU Munteanu as new prime minister
New PM will help lead the country’s push to become an EU member.
CIA chief quietly meets EU officials to soothe US intel-sharing fears
Trump administration’s volatile foreign policy has shaken Europe’s confidence in Washington’s intelligence cooperation.
Hungary’s foot-dragging on Russian oil crashes into reality
Budapest claims alternative supplies from Croatia are expensive and incapable of meeting its needs — which experts and Zagreb dispute.
Trump-Xi deal buys Europe (some) time on China
European companies might breathe a sigh of relief but sticking points with Beijing over trade, resources and Ukraine will be hard to resolve.
Merz’s fragile coalition buckles under pressure to reform Germany
From the army to pensions to the fate of the car, every major reform in Berlin has become a political battlefield.
5 more suspects arrested in connection with Louvre heist
One person detained is suspected of having participated in the robbery, prosecutor says.
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
Romania wants a piece of Europe’s defense pie
Bucharest is looking for industrial returns as Europe rushes to rearm, Romanian Defense Minister Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu tells POLITICO.
Stay on track to build joint intel agency, EU crisis response envoy says
Author of EU preparedness report Sauli Niinistö says “enough trust” will mean Europe can share more intelligence.
Germany’s far right is at war over its own defense policy
The AfD’s internal fights over defense policy show just how far it is from acting like a governing force.
Trump’s high-wire meeting with Xi will test his tariff brinkmanship
The high-stakes encounter, the first between the two men in more than six years, comes after months of tariff feints and escalating rhetoric.
2 alleged perpetrators in Louvre heist ‘partially’ admit involvement
The stolen jewels have not yet been found and at least two suspects remain at large.
European Parliament weighs banning Russian media from its networks
Political group leaders voiced concern the move could set a precedent for restricting media in the European Parliament.
US begins troop drawdown in Romania
It’s the first official acknowledgment from a NATO ally that Washington is scaling back forces on the continent.
Red hands and pig heads: Russia’s plan to destabilize France goes on trial
Paris has emerged as a top target of Moscow’s hybrid war.
Netanyahu orders ‘forceful’ strikes in Gaza, testing ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire during the return of hostage remains.
AI: Digital sovereignty without damaging the climate
Europe cannot guarantee its sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI) without facing up to its ecological cost. Responsible AI requires transparency, rigorous measurement and informed use.
Steve Reed’s ‘build, baby, build’ crusade is spooking Labour MPs
Steve Reed’s donning the red hat and bringing the energy — but is he risking Labour seats?
Trump to slap higher tariffs on Canada
The president continues to fume over Ontario’s Reagan spot.
Draghi pushes ‘pragmatic federalism’ to get Europe out of its predicament
The EU is now “faced with protectionism and unilateral action” and the “return of hard military power,” Draghi said, arguing that the EU is not equipped to address these challenges.
South Korea is less interested in its European allies
As Seoul concentrates on greeting relations with the U.S. on surer footing, it seems it has little time for the bloc or NATO.