Europe’s right wing shows Trump how to do climate, MAGA-style – POLITICO
A senior climate negotiator for a European right-wing government said the economic argument was a no-brainer. “Our companies see they can make money from the green transition,” he said. “And the earlier you start the transformation, the bigger a winner you’ll be as a company or a country.” 2. Reduce immigration Promising to limit immigration […]
How To Save the A-10 Warthog Explained in 5 Words
Give It to the Army: The A-10 Warthog has proven indispensable for close air support, saving countless lives with its ability to loiter over battlefields and deliver devastating firepower. -Despite the advanced capabilities of newer platforms like the F-35, the A-10’s unique attributes—such as its heavy armor, long endurance, and potent weapons—make it irreplaceable for supporting […]
How to win the European election – POLITICO
Step 1: Focus on the key issues … Across the EU, while there is no runaway “top issue,” fighting poverty and social exclusion, public health, support for the economy and job creation, and defense and security were identified as the topics that should be prioritized during electoral campaigns. Typically polarizing issues such as gender equality, […]
Russia doubles down on Ukraine war while EU leaders are divided on how to finance weapons – POLITICO
But they disagreed on the bigger picture of a grand push for European financing of weapons to Ukraine, for example through defense bonds. The possibility of EU joint bonds is backed by France, Estonia, Poland and others but strongly opposed by the more frugal countries, such as Germany, The Netherlands and Austria. The discussion in […]
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering an ominous New Year address in which he insisted “reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability.” The vote cuts to the heart of a battle for regional influence between […]
Netanyahu’s opponents dither as he plots how to survive – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to hang on as his political foes circle, trying to fathom when and how they can call time on his long, tempestuous political career — and, of course, muster the political courage to do so. Much like the Charles Dickens […]
How to stop Ukraine’s NATO bid from derailing Washington summit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. John R. Deni is a research professor at the U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute. He’s the author of “NATO and Article 5.” The views expressed are his own. Marking the 75th anniversary of NATO’s founding, the alliance’s next summit in Washington is […]