German businesses fear far right success will scare off much-needed workers – POLITICO
“Already today, you cannot imagine the restaurant and hotel sectors, nursing homes and hospitals without foreign workers,” the…
New Bundesbank boss could bring more change than meets the eye – POLITICO
“Dealing with financial markets teaches you a degree of humbleness,” he said. “This is a characteristic you need…
What Losing Orbán Would Mean for EU–Russia Dynamics
Hungary’s close ties with Russia have come under increased criticism in recent weeks after leaked audio recordings of…
Nous défendrons chaque centimètre carré du territoire de l’OTAN – Telegraph
« La récente décision de l’OTAN de renforcer sa frontière orientale vise à contenir la Russie », a…
Spain seen gunning for top job at European Central Bank – POLITICO
While also a social democrat, Kukies is clearly associated with the right wing of the party and has…
Can Merz-Erdogan talks reset tricky Germany-Turkey ties?
Germany and Turkey have shared a politically tense relationship for years — almost as if by tradition. What…
Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he? – POLITICO
“Merz is rare in Germany for presenting Trump’s re-election as a justification for transatlantic engagement,” wrote Jeremy Cliffe and…
Starmer and Merz find their happy place: War – POLITICO
They said “anything that gets more U.S. weaponry into Ukraine faster is good news,” confirming the U.K.’s support…
UK and Germany prepare to sign wide-ranging mutual defense treaty – POLITICO
Key chapters include one devoted to defense, building on the Trinity House Agreement signed last year, which sets…
Europe’s economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS (AP) — Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth…
Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia ‘fight for a while’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia…
Weapons Germany could be sending Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Germany could send its long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine this year, chancellor Friedrich Merz has said, a move…