Late to meet, early to drama: Trump, Zelenskyy, and the politics of ‘tick-tock’
“Better late than never” is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader’s tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation…
European Investment Bank set to broaden defence investment scope later this month
The proposal, tabled by the bank’s President Nadia Calviño, will be examined on 21 March. Read More
Has Europe spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine, as Trump claims?
The US president says Europe’s energy bill to Russia exceeds its spending on Ukraine. Euroverify investigates. Read More
Czechia wants to phase out coal. But is natural gas the solution?
Europe’s coal-age, industrial dinosaurs are getting fitted-out for the future. Take the Czech Republic, for example: The Prague government has promised to phase-out coal-fired power generation by the year 2033.…
EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System, ending years of delays
The deal paves the way for a gradual start of the digital border system. Read More
Pope Francis ‘rested well’ overnight, Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised with pneumonia and breathing difficulties since 14 February. Read More
Don’t roll back electric in auto action plan, warns lobby | Radio Schuman
Kristian Ruby, secretary-general of Eurelectric, acknowledged that while the electricity sector benefits from the EU’s electric agenda, it remains open to discussions with major car industry players. However, he emphasised…
What critical materials and minerals does Ukraine have and why is Trump eyeing them?
Ukraine holds significant reserves of the critical raw materials and rare earths needed to develop cutting-edge technology. Read More
CDU’s Friedrich Merz secures billion-euro deal for Germany’s military and infrastructure
A provision would exempt defence spending above 1% of GDP from debt brake rules, enabling Germany to increase military spending without limit. Read More
Commission touts action plan for steel industry faced with US tariff wall
The Commission has pledged an action plan for the steel industry to be launched in mid-March, days after US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against the sector are slated to…