European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Merz and Macron to jumpstart Franco-German relations in ‘new push for Europe’ German chancellor says reset vital to help Europe become more unified to face huge security and economic challenges The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025
Will Germany’s new government restore its role as a leader of the EU? Friedrich Merz can rebuild European relationships and be a driving force on defence spending, but faces Trump’s upending of postwar certainties The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
Europeans who see Russia as adversary or rival double in number since 2021 Survey reveals shift in opinion since Ukraine war and big majority favour EU increasing its defence capabilities The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Germany’s coalition of chaos Relations between Germany’s ruling parties plunged to a new low yesterday after the liberals reneged on previously agreed climate legislation, testing the unity of the country’s coalition government. The Week · May 24, 2023
The week Macron’s grand diplomatic project floundered A furore over the French president’s remarks on Taiwan has left him isolated on the world stage as well as at home Financial Times · Apr 14, 2023