Trump has dismayed European allies by announcing he would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, which later turned out to include 4,000 soldiers from Poland — before U-turning and saying he would deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland. The exact nature of the cutbacks is not yet finalized, the diplomats said, and the U.S. … Read more
Merz needs close ties with both the British prime minister and Sánchez. Starmer is an important ally in the “E3” format that Germany, France and the U.K. use to coordinate European strategy toward Ukraine. Sánchez, meanwhile, represents the largest faction within the center-left Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament, with whom Merz’s conservatives … Read more
The U.S. president has repeatedly threatened the use of military force to seize the Arctic island, which he claims is at risk of falling into the hands of Russia and China. After meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister … Read more
12/14/2025December 14, 2025 Zelenskyy calls for ‘dignified’ peace as US envoys arrive in Berlin Ahead of talks with US and European officials in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said it is critical that the negotiations deliver results. “Ukraine needs peace on dignified terms, and we are ready to work as constructively as possible,” he wrote … Read more
Here is something from the “You Wouldn’t Have Bet on It” file: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) passionately sticking up for President Donald Trump (R) to European politicians while traveling abroad. But that is exactly what happened, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), who shocked businessman and political commentator Patrick Bet-David by telling him the story … Read more
European leaders are engaging in an unprecedented effort to sway United States President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They are hoping to influence any deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But what’s the status of the transatlantic alliance now? Is it a relationship of equals, or is Trump fully in charge? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Mark … Read more
“At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow,” von der Leyen said in a statement, prior to receiving the Ukrainian leader in Brussels for a virtual summit of the Coalition of the Willing, the informal grouping of European countries pushing … Read more
08/16/2025August 16, 2025 Nordic, Baltic leaders pledge ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine The leaders of eight Nordic and Baltic states have issued a joint statement following the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said they “remain steadfast” in their support for Ukraine. They … Read more
The European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen will face a European Parliament no-confidence vote next week. Parliament President Roberta Metsola informed parliamentary group leaders of the development Wednesday evening. European lawmakers will debate the motion on Monday, with a vote scheduled for three days later. Although the vote is largely symbolic, as most … Read more
The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. China and the European Union are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations this month. At the core of their partnership is trade. They are the second and third biggest economies in the world after the United States. The … Read more