EU’s top diplomat warns Israel can’t defeat Hamas by military means – POLITICO
At the security conference, he asked if there was a political space for Europe to support a two-state solution. “If we want to play our…
Suffering of Palestinians ‘cannot go on’ – POLITICO
The suffering of Palestinian civilians “cannot go on,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Tuesday during a visit to Cairo, urging more concrete measures to deliver humanitarian aid…
Cameron and Baerbock call for ‘sustainable cease-fire’ in Gaza – POLITICO
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Sunday called for a “sustainable cease-fire” in the Middle East, lamenting that “too…
France, Germany deplore Paris knife attack that left German man dead – POLITICO
The French president and Germany’s foreign affairs minister condemned Saturday’s knife attack in Paris that injured two and left a German national dead. Anti-terrorism prosecutors…
EU sighs in relief over Poland election results – POLITICO
BERLIN — Politicians across Europe cheered Sunday’s projected victory by Polish opposition forces — especially in Germany, the favorite target of Poland’s ruling Law and…
EU condemns Hamas attack on Israel as ‘terrorism in its most despicable form’ – POLITICO
European leaders condemned the surprise attack on Israel by the Hamas militant group early Saturday and proclaimed Israel’s right to defend itself. “It is terrorism…
Germany U-turns on commitment to meet NATO spending target annually – POLITICO
BERLIN — So much for Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende. The German government on Wednesday stepped back at the last minute from making a legal commitment to…
What genocide? Volkswagen’s morally expensive bet on China – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — The blowback came in the form of cake. An annual meeting of…
New sanctions against Russia stuck in limbo over Greek-Hungarian protest – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Hungary has won an unlikely ally. After largely playing solo in its opposition against…
Germany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan comments – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is heading to China to represent Berlin, but she'll likely have more explaining to do about Paris in…
How Boris Johnson’s departure paved the way for a grand Brexit bargain – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It was clear when Boris Johnson was forced from Downing Street that…
China talks ‘peace,’ woos Europe and trashes Biden in Munich – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MUNICH — China is trying to drive a fresh wedge between Europe and the…
Poland to ask for Berlin’s permission to deliver German-made tanks to Ukraine – POLITICO
Poland will officially ask Berlin for permission to deliver German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Monday. “We will apply…
Scholz holds key to Leopards for Ukraine, but waits for Biden – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN/DAVOS — International efforts to ship Ukraine modern tanks may hinge on Germany — but…