Will Warsaw become the seat of a new EU agency? To be decided in March
Warsaw is one of the candidates for the location of the new EU Customs Office. In the background, however, there is a political battle and a race against a gigantic…
Orbán’s assessment of the year: ‘Putining is frivolous and primitive, Brussels is the direct threat’
In his last annual assessment before elections, the Hungarian prime minister promised to take action against ‘Brussels agents.’ He praised his party’s achievements and accused his political opponents of wanting…
Zelenskyy says Europe’s absence from peace talks is a ‘big mistake’ as he calls for more sanctions
The Ukrainian leader also called for stronger measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers which he described as “floating wallets” for Moscow. Zelenskyy said he’s open…
Von der Leyen rebukes NATO chief over ‘no security without US’, calls for European mutual defence
Von der Leyen pushed back on comments made by NATO chief Rutte suggesting Europe cannot guarantee its security without the United States. The Commission President said the picture is more…
Munich Security Conference: Rubio calls on Europe to save the West in alignment with the US
US Secretary of State says America and Europe share roots and a common destiny but warns a decline in economic and cultural terms must be reversed. In a more diplomatic…
Munich Security Conference: Rubio to give speech as leaders gather
Follow our live blog as we bring you updates for three days of talks on global security, war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic relations. Read More
Macron says Europe must redesign its security independently, citing ‘holistic’ nuclear deterrence
French President says Europe will have to define its own security parameters independently in the future and says Paris holding strategic nuclear talks with allies for common deterrence. ‘It’s a…
Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich
Russia’s war on Ukraine is at the top of this year’s agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to…
No, Trump hasn’t threatened a 250% tariff on Norway over Olympic gold medals
A viral claim that Trump is slapping heavy tariffs on Norwegian salmon because of the amount of Winter Olympic gold medals the country is winning is fabricated. Read More
António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, says it’s a ‘non-issue’
“Enhanced cooperation is not an issue,” António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, saying unity among member states will prevail. Read More