European politics

EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center
Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe.

Romania taken off US visa-free travel list

How Trump transformed Europe in just 100 days

Will the EPP drown in Valencia’s floodwaters?

A divorce and a birthday: Five years of Brexit, 10 years of POLITICO

Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely … but not impossible.

US’s Vance pays flash visit to Pope Francis
Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine ceasefire talks
U.S. president will say “you’re fools, you’re horrible people” and walk away if Moscow or Kyiv don’t play ball.
Ciao, Donald: Schafft Meloni bei Trump die Zoll-Wende?
– Wie auf Giorgia Meloni die Hoffnungen ruhen, dass sie die Beziehungen zwischen der EU und den USA zumindest teilweise retten kann. – Warum das Bundestagspräsidium der …
Breton urges EU to flex its muscles on trade
The market volatility caused by Trump’s back and forth on tariffs shows the U.S. “is not in a strong position,” the former EU commissioner tells Le Soir.
Macron says Trump tariff suspension is ‘fragile’
French president says the door is open for negotiations, but Europe must still be ready to defend itself.
Can Britain live without American intelligence?
Some insiders think it’s time for Britain to dial back the sharing of intelligence with the U.S., long one of the most critical elements of the special relationship.
France’s Bayrou accuses Trump of ‘interference’ with Le Pen rant
French prime minister also says Trump’s trade war will cut France’s economic growth by more than 0.5 percentage point.
Jaguar Land Rover suspends shipments to US after Trump tariffs
The company, which exports almost a quarter of its production to the U.S., is pausing shipments in April as it works out longer-term solutions.
Battle over EU green rules shakes von der Leyen’s fragile centrist coalition
The outcome of a key vote on environmental laws in the Parliament this week could set the stage for the next five years.
Internal document reveals how Europe’s most powerful party keeps lawmakers in line
Loyalty to the political family earns MEPs rewards and influence.
Netanyahu to travel to Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant
The Israeli prime minister is the target of an arrest warrant charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.
Trump doesn’t rule out military intervention in Greenland — again
U.S. president’s comments come on the heels of diplomatic tensions between Copenhagen and Washington.
Kaja Kallas is ‘acting like a prime minister,’ critics of EU’s top diplomat say
The bloc’s foreign policy chief has faced a barrage of criticism in her first months, from coming out too aggressively against Russia to challenging U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump envoy claims Ukraine ‘agreed’ to hold presidential elections
In interview with Tucker Carlson, Steve Witkoff also says it is “largely accepted” that NATO membership for Ukraine is not an option.
Dirty games in Brussels and war games in Europe
A lobbying frenzy, secret perks, and now police raids. Huawei’s cozy ties in Brussels have exploded into a full-blown corruption scandal. As the European Parliament tries to …
Majority of Europeans see Trump as an enemy, survey shows
4 in 10 Europeans also say the US president “acts like a dictator.”
Macron to Europe: Stop buying American, buy European
“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale,” French president says.
Trump’s move to silence pro-democracy media sparks outrage
Voice of America and Radio Free Europe among outlets forced to make cuts as U.S. seeks to curtail funding.
Brussels is ‘honored’ Canadians want to join the EU — but says it won’t happen
EU says it is flattered by poll results, but calls on Canada to fight Trump tariffs hand in hand.
Von der Leyen insists US still EU ‘ally’ despite Ukraine aid cutoff
Europe is sticking with Washington despite more “transactional” relations, European Commission chief says.
Musk accuses Zelenskyy of pushing ‘forever war’ with Russia
“This is evil,” the tech billionaire said, mounting a fresh attack on the Ukrainian leader.