Germany’s Merz implores Greens to approve spending revolution – POLITICO
To pass the package of three constitutional amendments, Merz needs to secure a two-thirds majority in parliament. When…
Intelligence services
Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel – POLITICO
The confusion around the reliability of the U.S. worsened this week, with reports that it temporarily cut off…
US satellite company Maxar reportedly cuts off Ukraine’s access to imagery – POLITICO
POLITICO reached out to Maxar for confirmation of the report but had no immediate response outside of U.S.…
UK hikes defense spending to 2.5 percent by cutting aid – POLITICO
“One of the great lessons of our history is that instability in Europe will always wash up on…
Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn – POLITICO
Storm-1516 is a known Russia-linked group that has previously spread election-related falsehoods, including during the 2024 presidential vote…
Minister met Chinese turbine company amid security concerns – POLITICO
The government’s evolving position on China, which aims to balance the need for economic growth with its security…
UK government rushed through vetting for top investment minister – POLITICO
Gustafsson was unveiled only three days before the event, and there are now questions about whether full due…
Anti-Fico protests build as Slovak PM mutters about foreign ‘coup’ – POLITICO
“The whole thing is crazy,” said Ivan Mikloš, head of the MESA 10 think tank and the architect…
EU urges release of official detained in Belarus – POLITICO
According to one EU official, Khilo is expected to stand trial on Dec. 23, while a second official…
Russia will try to interfere in 2025 parliamentary election, too – POLITICO
Russia plans to influence Moldova’s parliamentary election in 2025, the director of Moldova’s Security and Intelligence Service said…
UK promises ‘swift’ decision on banned Syrian group – POLITICO
He has since adopted a conciliatory tone towards Syria’s religious minorities, including Christians, and looks set to play…
What the hell is going on? – POLITICO
His positions on NATO and the EU — he has been highly critical of Romania’s involvement with both…
Moldova’s pro-EU president on course for re-election – POLITICO
However, according to Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, diasporans hit an all-time turnout record early on Sunday evening,…
How Gülen’s feud with Erdoğan shaped today’s Turkey – POLITICO
Known to his followers as Hoca efendi (master preacher), Gülen went on to build a solid base of…
North Korean troops in Ukraine war called ‘huge’ escalation risk – POLITICO
Both the Kremlin and Pyongyang deny they have engaged in military transfers. And NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said…