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Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk
The president convened his secretaries, with Musk, to clarify power.
Estonia to Europe: Trump is right ― it’s time to pay more for defense
Kristen Michal tells POLITICO that no country should shirk its obligations as U.S. casts doubt on NATO security.
Trump delays tariffs on many Canadian, Mexican imports for one month
The president’s announcement clashes with his previous comments claiming the sweeping tariffs would be enforced without exclusions, exemptions or further delays.
Major division in EU as leaders get deal on arming Ukraine — without Hungary
Summit shows backing for Kyiv, but Orbán veto exposes disunity.
EU promises big on defense ― but risks leaving Ukraine disappointed
Plans to announce a large package of military aid for Ukraine fizzled ahead of the gathering.
Trump’s US destroying world order, says Ukraine’s UK ambassador
Valery Zaluzhny said the White House was making ‘steps towards the Kremlin’ — but the Ukrainian government distanced itself from his remarks.
Romania foils ‘revolution’ of pro-Russia group featuring a -year-old man
The group wanted to change country’s name, anthem and flag.
ECB cuts deposit rate again as Europe heads into uncertain future
But policy easing is no longer on autopilot.
Europe’s lockdowns, five years on
Former Milan city councilor Pierfrancesco Maran reflects on how the pandemic transformed Europe’s cities — a topic no one wants to talk about.
Poland, Denmark open to Macron’s nuclear deterrent proposal
French president’s push to discuss how France’s nuclear weapons could protect Europe was long unsuccessful — until now.
As US stops sharing intel, Russia hits Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing
Trump administration has halted all intelligence sharing with Ukraine in a move to push Kyiv to negotiate a peace deal on U.S. terms.
EU poised to back return of Russian gas for Slovakia
Calling for a resumption of Ukraine gas transit flies in the face of pledges to cut off funding for Moscow’s war.
Germany’s spending bazooka propels euro and borrowing costs higher
The euro surged against the dollar in early trading on Wednesday.
UK Treasury plots bailout for stricken Thames Water
Debt-laden water supplier has secured a private emergency loan — but can’t use it because of ongoing legal action.
France shares intelligence with Ukraine amid ‘morally detestable’ US aid cutoff, says French minister
“Our intelligence is sovereign,” says French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.