EU leaders agree to move ahead with ‘Buy European’ policy Ursula von der Leyen promises action plan to boost and protect sectors including defence, AI and clean tech The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
European leaders clash over how to tackle threats from Trump and Russia The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years The Independent UK · Feb 12
Is Europe's just-tested hypersonic missile the answer to Russia's Oreshnik? Europe’s Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy. Can it compete with the Kremlin's supposed superweapon? Euronews · Feb 11
The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe “Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics. The Conversation · Feb 11
Aid to Ukraine largely stable as Europe steps up after US withdrawal, study shows The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a new report finds that the majority of aid comes from a small handful of states. Euronews · Feb 11
European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift for business European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference. Euronews · Feb 11
Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics' As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying. Euronews · Feb 9
German chancellor visits Qatar for cooperation talks amid regional tensions Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears. Euronews · Feb 5
‘When did empathy become exceptional?’: what’s behind Sánchez’s plan to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrants in Spain As anti-migration policies sweep the continent, the Spanish PM is going against the tide by announcing that half a million undocumented people and asylum seekers will be ‘regularised’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Latvian PM and Estonian president back special EU envoy for Russia-Ukraine talks Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. Euronews · Feb 4
Germany opposes direct talks with Russia due to Putin's 'maximalist demands' As Paris and Rome push for reopening diplomatic channels with Moscow, Berlin is taking the opposite position. Euronews · Feb 2
Germany stations army brigade in Lithuania amid Russian threat The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania. Euronews · Feb 2
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy and Merz welcome Trump truce claim and condemn Russia attacks Ukrainian president and German chancellor praise US efforts after Trump claims Putin agreed to pause, as six killed in latest Russian strikes. What we know on day 1,437 The Guardian - AU · Jan 30
Bessent accuses Carney of ‘virtue signaling’ after his big speech at Davos, with divorce between Canada and America in the air “In my investment career, I’ve seen what happens when a technocrat tries to pivot and become a politician—never really works out well.” Fortune · Jan 29
The Independent UK · Jan 29 German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy' German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Trump-Iran latest: US president says ‘very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran’ as he signals talks Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped
The Times of India · Jan 27 Germany issues travel warning for US after Minneapolis shooting; 'Be vigilant, stay away from crowds' Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex…
Euronews · Jan 24 How Europeans closed ranks to defend Greenland against Trump Donald Trump's shock threat to impose tariffs to seize Greenland prompted a frantic race against the clock to avert the collapse of the transatlantic alliance. Here's how Europeans came together to save it.
Euronews · Jan 23 Merz heads to Italy for summit with Meloni with new ideas to shake up EU bureaucracy A closer alliance between Meloni and Merz is on the horizon, with the ambition to change Europe after decades of dominance by the Franco-German axis.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 World is entering time of ‘great power politics’, warns German chancellor Friedrich Merz says global order changing at ‘breathtaking pace’ and urges leaders in Davos not to accept new reality
Euronews · Jan 22 German climate activists arrested trying to pain Chancellor Merz's private plane pink Police and a protest group calling itself the Resistance Collective confirmed the early-morning incident at the airfield where Merz, a hobby pilot, parks his plane.
The Guardian - US · Jan 22 Why Trump is worried datacenters might cost his party an election The president wants big tech to pay more for electricity, but he’s curbing renewable projects that could boost supply
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Greenland says red lines must be respected as Trump says US will have ‘total’ access to island Island’s PM says sovereignty is non-negotiable after Trump claimed agreement would give US full access with ‘no end, no time limit’
Euronews · Jan 21 Greenland, NATO and war: Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech Addressing the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump attacked Europe’s energy policies and alleged the US “returned” Greenland to Denmark following World War Two. The Cube looks at where facts back his claims.