Macron wants to lead Europe on Ukraine, but France may not let him – POLITICO
The question, then, is: How far is Macron truly ready to go this time? His previous lofty rhetoric on Ukraine, after all, has not been…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
Germany, France join US and UK in backing Mark Rutte for top NATO job – POLITICO
Berlin's endorsement follows an intense 24-hour diplomatic campaign to shore up support for the Dutchman, amid ongoing hesitation from a group of around 10 countries…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
Mark Rutte in pole position to be next NATO boss – POLITICO
Under NATO rules, the secretary-general has to be decided "by consensus," meaning that Rutte still has to garner the backing of all the remaining countries.…