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Zelenskyy Leads Team Europe in Washington to Fight for Ukraine’s Future

With Donald Trump pressing for a deal after talks with Putin, Europe’s leaders have rallied behind Zelenskyy, joining him in Washington to defend…

Aug 18 •

The Alaska Summit: Trump fails. Putin struts. Ukrainians die.

The Alaska summit saw Trump fail to deliver peace, Putin gain prestige and time, and Ukraine sidelined as civilians endured bombardment.

Aug 16 •

🇪🇺Donald Trumps extortion racket comes back for Von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen gave Trump $1.35 trillion in trade and energy concessions to avoid a tariff war. Now he wants more, and threatens 35% tariffs if we…

Aug 5 •

🇪🇺Europe Must Stop Paying Tribute to Washington

The EU’s $1.35 trillion trade and energy concessions to Donald Trump cement Europe’s junior‑partner status. Unless leaders endure short‑term pain, they…

Jul 31 •

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Von Der Leyen Surrendered the EU to Trump? What now?

EU–US deal sparks backlash: Did Ursula von der Leyen surrender and hand Trump a strategic victory, and what options remain for Europe?

Jul 29 •

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🇫🇷Macron to Recognise Palestine, Dati Faces Corruption Trial, and French Army Chief Steps Down

France takes a historic step on Palestine, political scandal rocks Paris, and a major change in the French armed forces - plus 50% off French Dispatch…

Jul 27 •

🇫🇷 800,000 Sign Loi Duplomb Petition as Barnier and Dati Clash in Paris Snap Election

Public anger mounts over Duplomb pesticide law as France’s right fractures ahead of a high-stakes Paris by-election pitting Michel Barnier against…

Jul 20 •

🇪🇺 Why the EU Can’t Afford to Let the Mercosur Trade Deal Fail

Opinion - In a world tilting toward protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must seize the rare opportunity for meaningful partnership with…

Jul 17 •

🇪🇺 Post-American Europe, Part III: Building a Citadel of Freedom in a New Geopolitical Age

How the EU can lead through technological sovereignty, competition reform, and a renewed liberal order abroad

Jul 15 •

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