Brussels deadlocked over how to handle Brexit Britain – POLITICO
“We made an agreement in May — that should be the foundation for our conversation,” said a second person, an EU diplomat, also granted anonymity to speak freely about the talks. “So we shouldn’t then in November come back and try to add to it the contributions to cohesion funds that we didn’t agree in […]
How to watch the Dutch election like a pro – POLITICO
Green-Left Labor, led by veteran politician Frans Timmermans, is also in the mix. But as the Dutch say: Don’t sell the hide before the bear is shot. In the last election, most voters didn’t make up their minds until the final moments. This means that for Wilders especially, turnout will be critical. No matter what his […]
Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project – POLITICO
“We share the assessment that the current situation is unsatisfactory. We are not advancing with this project,” he said. “We are both speaking with the French government, and we want a solution as soon as possible.” French officials denied that Dassault Aviation wants 80 percent of the work on the NGWS. However, the French company […]
Russian media reportedly receive instructions from Kremlin on how to cover talks in Istanbul
Photo: Russian news outlet Russian media outlets have received instructions from Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s administration on how to report on the peace talks in Istanbul on 15-16 May. Source: Meduza, a Russian news outlet Details: Putin’s aide Vladimir Medinsky’s inclusion in the delegation should be explained by the fact that he led the Russian […]
How to confront Orbán and save the EU – Politico.eu
How to confront Orbán and save the EU. The legal tools to address this internal opposition exist — Europe just needs to use them, and meet the … Source link
How to survive a phone call with Donald Trump – POLITICO
With May, the relationship struggled to get off the ground because she and Trump took different stances on Brexit. Starmer, who is pursuing a “reset” with the European Union, could face a similar gulf. “Don’t underestimate or seek to downplay his antipathy toward the EU,” a fifth ex-official said. “He is very focused on the […]
Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now? – POLITICO
BAKU, Azerbaijan — As the red-eye flight from London made its final descent into Baku, the sunrise lit up the eastern sky, turning the Caspian Sea into a blaze of orange. Most of the passengers were heading to COP29, a two-week climate conference featuring almost 200 nations held in oil-rich Azerbaijan. The mood on the […]
How to Make the Most of the Kursk Gambit by Samuel Charap & Charles A. Kupchan
To capitalize on the increased leverage afforded by its military successes in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine should pursue negotiations to de-escalate and eventually end the war. Even if the Kremlin rejects talks, that will be useful information for everyone involved. WASHINGTON, DC – Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region gives the country a much-needed […]
How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship? – POLITICO
“It’s been very successful,” said Daniel Mullaney, the former top U.S. negotiator on trade issues with Europe, of the TTC. “We’ve had high-level attention, including at the presidential levels, on all of these issues. That’s kept the momentum going.” The question now is what happens if Trump wins back the White House in November. Even […]