Negotiations
Trump vs. 007? Britain shrugs off US threat to tariff movies
US president’s plan to slap a 100 percent “tariff” on movies “produced in Foreign Lands” sparks confusion — and some mockery — in the House of Commons.
Von der Leyen: Bad Ukraine deal risks more aggression from Putin
Bessent and Greer to meet with Chinese trade official in Switzerland
What we do (and don’t) know about the UK-India trade deal
EU to propose blanket ban on Russian gas
UK and India clinch trade deal after three years of talks
Brussels eyes hitting €100B of US goods with tariffs
EU countries soften push to stop Chinese tech buyouts
Capitals are set to weaken rules that would require them to scrutinize foreign investments in sensitive technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, a draft document shows.
Das Update zum Koalitionsvertrag
Friedrich Merz, Lars Klingbeil, Saskia Esken und Markus Söder unterzeichnen den Koalitionsvertrag – ein Moment zwischen Symbolik, bemerkenswerter Mimik und politischem Neuanfang. Gemeinsam mit Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert …
Klingbeils Meisterstück und Eskens Abgang
Lars Klingbeil präsentiert sein erstes eigenes SPD-Kabinett – jünger, weiblicher, ostdeutscher. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview zieht Karl Lauterbach Bilanz als scheidender Gesundheitsminister. Außerdem: Die AfD wird offiziell als rechtsextrem …
Trump seeks to reopen Alcatraz, place tariffs on movies made abroad
“The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he said.
It’s crunch time for the Brexit reset
British negotiators are sitting down for a week of intensive talks with their EU counterparts ahead of a looming summit.
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.
‘Anything can happen’: Trump doesn’t seem fazed by recession worries
Trump has blamed shaky economic numbers on his predecessor.
UK, India wrap up latest trade talks without a deal
India’s top trade negotiator had returned to the U.K. on Friday for unscheduled negotiations in an attempt to conclude the talks.
India’s trade chief returns to London as Delhi closes in on UK deal
The two countries have entered the final stages of negotiations.
Das Kabinetts-Konklave mit Rasmus Buchsteiner
Während der Unions-Teil des Kabinetts unter Friedrich Merz bereits steht, ringt die SPD um die letzten Personalentscheidungen. Wer kommt ins Kabinett? Wer führt die Fraktion? Und was …
Britain and France do a tiny fist bump as Trump shifts against Putin
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have been trying to persuade Trump that Russia is a less than reliable negotiating partner.
Trump plans to oust national security adviser Mike Waltz
Names for a replacement have been discussed around the West Wing for weeks.
Who handles trade in the EU? The US isn’t sure.
Even after several visits by EU officials to Washington to discuss trade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he doesn’t know who to talk to on the Brussels side to hash out a deal.
China to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unlock trade talks
Donald Trump’s trade war is pushing China and the EU closer together despite their differences.
Trump’s tariffs could sink gas deal with Europe, top energy boss warns
EU firms want to buy more American energy — but not if it becomes pricier.
UK and India on cusp of striking trade deal
The two sides have completed an intensive two-day negotiating sprint in London.
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.
Trump: Putin will be ‘fine’ in peace negotiations
The interview’s release comes amid the Kremlin’s announcement of a three-day May ceasefire to the war.
UK and EU to defy Trump with ‘free and open trade’ declaration
The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit.
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.
India blinks on visas to pave way for UK trade deal
The new rules will lead to around 100 new visas for Indian workers each year, a U.K. official told POLITICO.
EU governments consider appeasing Trump on global minimum tax
Capitals fear retaliation from the U.S. and are considering changing the rules to grant American companies an exemption from a crucial provision of the global tax deal.
Huge explosion at Iranian port kills 25, injures hundreds
The blast happened as Iran and U.S. officials met in Oman for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program.