Diplomacy
Das Update mit Kanzler Merz in Paris
Seinen ersten Arbeitstag verbringt Friedrich Merz mit Reisen. Erst ist er in Paris, dann in Warschau. Gordon Repinski begleitet den neuen Kanzler sowohl in Frankreich als auch …
Belgium’s biggest party backs Macron’s plan to recognize Palestinian state
Nuclear powers India and Pakistan approach war as Europe watches with ‘utmost concern’
Von der Leyen: Bad Ukraine deal risks more aggression from Putin
EU gears up for fight with Russian energy holdouts
‘Don’t tax Bluey’: Ambassadors to US warn against Trump movie tariffs
Ein Spaziergang mit Steffen Hebestreit
Der Mann hinter Merz: Wer ist Wolfram Weimer?
Designierter Kulturstaatsminister: Warum die Kritik an Wolfram Weimers Positionen das eine ist, für Merz aber die Nähe der beiden, lange vor Wahlkampf und Kanzlerkandidatur, aber ein Geschmäckle …
EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race
A draft strategy obtained by POLITICO points to the difficulty of unwinding years of American technological dominance.
Ukraine’s ceasefire view: Putin doesn’t want Xi hiding in Lenin’s tomb from killer drones
Kyiv fumes over Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire plan.
Sauna diplomacy pauses as top Finnish spot in Brussels closes for now
Finland’s diplomats will “be making use of alternative saunas” this year, as perm rep can’t give a timeline for when famed sweat lodge will reopen.
Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister
Berlin’s new foreign ministry leadership signals tougher stance toward China and Russia.
Putin announces new ceasefire but Kremlin hardens stance on annexed Ukrainian regions
Moscow is emboldened after U.S. President Donald Trump caves in to a key Russian demand.
Sacraments and side-chats: Pope’s funeral overshadowed by Trump dealmaking
Emotional tributes to the popular Pope Francis came amid a diplomatic scramble to meet with the U.S. president.
Ukraine may have to give up land to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko admits
Top politician says losing territory is “not fair” but “can be a solution” for reaching peace as the White House puts the squeeze on.
Von der Leyen hopes for Trump meeting at pope’s funeral
The U.S. president has snubbed the EU since coming to power earlier this year.
Russia launches huge attack on Kyiv while Trump squeezes Zelenskyy
At least 8 die as Vladimir Putin’s forces hit Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones.
Ukraine: Trumps Diktatfrieden und Europas Antwort
– Finales Angebot: Wie Trump die Ukraine und Europa erneut vor den Kopf stößt, ob die Amerikaner wirklich aus Verhandlungen aussteigen und sich zurückziehen würden und wie …
Iran’s exiled ‘crown prince’ calls for mass labor strikes to topple regime
Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last shah, tells POLITICO the West must create a “strike fund” to support civil resistance and paralyze the government.
Rubio and Witkoff bail on crucial Ukraine talks amid Crimea split
Donald Trump’s peace proposal involves a potential lifting of sanctions and informal U.S. recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea. That’s a nonstarter for Kyiv.
Wagenknecht gegen Wolf: Das BSW vor der Spaltung
– BSW vor Kampfabstimmung: Wie beim Landesparteitag in Thüringen der offene Bruch droht und damit ein Schaden für das Wagenknecht-Bündnis bundesweit. – Im 200-Sekunden-Interview dazu: Katja Wolf, …
Exposed: The links between world chess and Russia’s war machine
How Vladimir Putin uses the iconic strategy game to his advantage.
Trump and von der Leyen set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday
Top leaders from around the world, including the U.S. president and European Commission chief, will attend the ceremony.
Vatican progressives wary as Trump’s hardline Catholic deputy visits Holy See
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Rome comes after his stance on Catholic doctrine drew a rare rebuke from Pope Francis.
Europe jittery ahead of Meloni’s visit with Trump
Italy’s leader wouldn’t be the EU’s first choice to negotiate with Trump. But she might be its only choice.
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days
When the world changed, here’s how it looked to political insiders.