“We constantly ask for sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry,” the official said, granted anonymity to speak frankly about the sensitive row. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert “Fico is among those who block those sanctions … and is one of the key blockers of [Ukraine’s] bid to join NATO, too.” Fico, who along with Hungarian Prime … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. Brian Snyder | Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday told the European Union it must reduce its trade gap with the U.S. through oil and gas purchases or face tariffs. “I told the European Union that they must … Read more
Mit der Abstimmung über die Vertrauensfrage heute um 13 Uhr wird das Ampel-Aus nun auch parlamentarisch besiegelt. Pünktlich zu diesem aktuellen Tagesordnungspunkt haben die Parteien ihre Wahlprogramme fertiggestellt, auch wenn das ein oder andere noch nicht offiziell präsentiert wurde. Was in den Wahlversprechen steckt und vor welche Probleme diese die Parteien stellen, besprechen Chefkorrespondent Rasmus … Read more
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warned of the potential repercussions for the European Union if Ukraine does not prevail in its fight against Russia, telling CNBC that “if Ukraine fails, war will come to the streets of European cities.” “Putin today has no strengths and powers to fight multiple wars,” Kuleba said, pointing to … Read more
The first General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons received by Ukraine fly on the Day of Ukrainian Air Force on August 4, 2024 in Unspecified, Ukraine. At the event for the Day of Ukrainian Air Force with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the first General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons received by Ukraine were … Read more
Scholz and his minority government, which includes his own center-left Social Democratic Party and the Greens, will in the meantime remain in power in its full capacity. But as Scholz does not have a majority in parliament — which is necessary to pass laws — and is expected to be voted out of office soon, … Read more
A man holds an American flag depicting president-elect Donald Trump at Parliament Square in London. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty Images As U.K. and EU leaders seek to reset relations ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, public sentiment also appears to be shifting in favor of closer ties … Read more
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves talks to the media at the EU Council headquarter on Dec. 9, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images BRUSSELS, Belgium ꟷ President-elect Donald Trump has not yet re-entered the White House, but the U.K. and neighboring European Union are already working … Read more
Kann Friedrich Merz zeigen, dass er der bessere „Friedenskanzler“ sein könnte, weil er härter gegenüber Russland agiert? Diese Frage ist noch offen, doch Merz wird zeitnah erneut zeigen, wie er sich als Sicherheitspolitiker sieht, wenn er der Einladung von Wolodymyr Selensky folgt und nach Kyjiw fährt. Welches Signal der Unions-Kanzlerkandidat dort senden will, bespricht Gordon … Read more
So much has changed since Trump first took office in January 2017 and Macron ascended four months later. Russia is fighting a war in Europe; Israel is engaged in bloody conflict with militant groups on its doorstep; the U.K. has left the EU; and France’s political system is now paralyzed, with the far right poised … Read more
