European officials get excited about Kamala Harris — but are still hedging their bets
There’s a renewed sense of excitement among European officials as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the front-runner for the…
EU elections kick off against a backdrop of China disputes, ‘greenlash’ and possible Trump return
The political makeup of the European Union is about to change with voters across the 27 member states heading to…
The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy
Yulia Navalnaya “did not have a choice.” That’s what one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the wife of the late Alexei…
Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt
Munich, GERMANY — Should we borrow from global markets as one combined entity and raise new debt together? That’s the…
European Union is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine
The European Union is looking to sanction Chinese firms that it believes have helped Russia circumvent Western penalties, looking to…
Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results
The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…
EU at critical juncture over aid to Ukraine at the bloc’s final summit of 2023
BRUSSELS — European heads of state are gearing up for a difficult two-day gathering where support for Ukraine is at…
Shipping giant Maersk unveils world’s first vessel using green methanol
Copenhagen, DENMARK — Shipping giant Maersk on Thursday presented its first container vessel moved with green methanol, a landmark moment…
‘Very stupid’: Italy’s bank tax remains controversial as government scrambles to update it
Italy’s shock tax on banks continues to prove controversial, even as the government insists it can improve it. Europe’s main…
After plunging into the political mainstream, Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is now shocking markets and upsetting big business
After plunging into the political mainstream and winning over her more moderate counterparts in Brussels, hard-line Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…
