German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote
Leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, Friedrich Merz, is congratulated by outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz after being elected new chancellor at the German…
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The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines
Customers visit an Apple Store in Beijing, April 10. Andy Wong/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Wong/AP LONDON — European Union watchdogs fined Apple and…
How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary’s Orban
Hungary’s parliament building as seen from Buda Castle, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban has moved his office to. Rob Schmitz/NPR hide caption toggle caption Rob…
Italy’s Meloni will test her mettle as EU-U.S. bridge when she meets with Trump
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni holds a year-end press conference in Rome in January. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP MILAN — Italian Premier…
The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense spending agreed at last week’s summit, Tuesday,…
The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with European leaders next to European Council President António Costa (right) ahead of a meeting to discuss continued support…
Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference on a defense package in Brussels, Tuesday. Virginia Mayo/AP hide caption toggle caption…
U.K. prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges U.S. cooperation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy head to a private room to hold a meeting during a summit at Lancaster…
5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening
Vice President JD Vance talks in front of the NATO logo at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 14. Tobias Schwarz/AFP via…