Brussels
‘I don’t blame myself’: Merkel defends legacy on Russia and Ukraine
Former German Chancellor claims Ukraine might have faced a full-blown war with Russia sooner had she not intervened with controversial decisions.
No deal yet with Russia or Turkey to unblock Black Sea, Ukraine says
The ‘limpet’: Why Boris Johnson believes he can cling on
Ukraine war highlights stakes of Chinese attack on Taiwan
MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation
Scholz, once again, defends Germany over Ukraine support, Putin talks
European Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biter
Swedish government narrowly survives no-confidence vote
The motion fell one vote short of the 175 needed to remove the justice minister.
EU backs common charger for mobile devices by 2024
Phones, laptops and other gadgets will be charged with the same cable regardless of manufacturer, after a deal was struck during Tuesday’s trilogue
Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU
If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue.
The party’s not over for Boris Johnson. Yet.
‘He’s got 148 stab wounds in him. A few honorable ones in the front, and an awful lot more in the back.’
Boris Johnson scrapes through Tory confidence vote
The British PM survived by 211 votes to 148.
Swedish government threatened by vote of no confidence in justice minister
The issue is tangled up in Stockholm’s bid to join NATO and Turkish politics.
Global crises undermine efforts to get climate talks back to normal
U.N. climate chief raises alarm over a ‘world beset with conflicts, energy, food and economic crises.’
At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis
In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.
EU politicians say Boris Johnson’s defeat would be ‘good news’ for the bloc
However, there’s worry that any successor would also be difficult for Brussels.
UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings
Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.
Tory civil war as Boris Johnson faces confidence vote
Tory MPs will decide whether to back their leader in a ballot.
‘Everything is gone’: Eastern Ukraine residents say Russia is wiping their towns off the map
Tens of thousands of people remain caught in the crossfire as the bloody battle for the Donbas grinds on.
China’s new vassal: Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping now holds the better cards in steering the Moscow-Beijing relationship.
Spain to send tanks, missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports
Export authorization would need to be granted by Berlin for the German-made Leopard tanks.
US warship calms Sweden’s NATO nerves
USS Kearsarge’s visit to Stockholm for training exercise underscores Washington’s commitment to Swedish security.
East European countries ask EU to reopen vaccine contracts
Contracts should be able to be terminated ‘if they are no longer needed from a health and epidemiological perspective,’ the governments say in a letter seen by POLITICO.
Wales risks turning heartbreakers in World Cup match against Ukraine
The Welshmen haven’t qualified in more than six decades, but Ukraine is the sentimental favorite in Sunday’s crucial contest.
NATO chief to meet with Finnish, Swedish, Turkish officials in Brussels
Secretary-General Stoltenberg ‘confident’ over success of Nordic countries’ bids to join the military alliance.
Macron: Putin shouldn’t be humiliated over ‘historic’ mistake
Invasion of Ukraine has left Russia ‘isolated,’ French president says.
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