Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
Germany’s Scholz fires back at Trump – POLITICO
Trump triggered uproar across Europe after telling a crowd during a weekend campaign stop in South Carolina that he would “encourage” Russia to invade NATO allies who…
NATO is ‘All for one, and one for all!’ says Poland’s Tusk after Trump’s attack – POLITICO
Neither Tusk nor Macron made specific reference to the comments from the Republican presidential front-runner, but both argued for solidarity in their statements to the…
Biden confuses Macron with Mitterrand (who died in 1996) – POLITICO
U.S. President Joe Biden confused Emmanuel Macron, the current French president, with François Mitterrand, who led France from 1981 to 1995 and died in 1996.…
Two French aid workers killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Russia killed two French aid workers in Ukraine Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron (R) called it a "cowardly and unworthy act." Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky…
‘Whatever America decides,’ Europe must back Ukraine – POLITICO
Macron's comments come as European nations grapple with the looming consequences of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, with the NATO-skeptic ex-president on…
Iran’s allies are attacking the West. What happens next? – POLITICO
Could the U.S. take a tougher line? While the scale and target of Biden’s promised response is not yet clear, any unilateral move is likely…
Macron flirts with EU-bashing in wink to French farmers – POLITICO
Last week the country's agriculture minister, Marc Fesneau, called for “a form of agricultural patriotism,” stressing this should not be seen as “a bad word.”…
French farmers prepare for long showdown as they launch ‘siege of Paris’ – POLITICO
These included a U-turn on the taxation of diesel fuel used by tractors which had been agreed on a few months ago and a pledge…
Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics – POLITICO
Despite the IOC’s ultimate recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris as neutrals — that is, without a national flag or…
How the far right aims to ride farmers’ outrage to power in Europe – POLITICO
“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in…
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds – POLITICO
On Ukraine, the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian Orbán said from the start of the war that Kyiv and Moscow should work on a mediated solution. With…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Macron to ‘finalize security deal’ during Ukraine visit – POLITICO
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he plans to sign a bilateral security agreement with Kyiv during a visit to Ukraine next month. Macron…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Macron goes all in with high-stakes reshuffle to combat far right – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has propelled rising star Gabriel Attal center stage…
Who is France’s new prime minister? – POLITICO
PARIS — After days of speculation, Emmanuel Macron surprised France by picking 34-year-old Gabriel Attal, who had just recently taken charge of the French education ministry, as the country’s new prime minister. Attal, who got his start in institutional politics at 23 as…
Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister | Politics News
The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French prime minister, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel…
Macron makes enemies defending rape-accused star – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — The storm sparked by Emmanuel Macron’s defense of film star Gérard Depardieu…