Foreign policy

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s fears for energy security are unfounded, senior Ukrainian official tells POLITICO.

Keir Starmer praises incoming ambassador — a former European trade commissioner — for his “unrivalled experience,” as former colleagues rate his chances in Trumpworld.

The prince, the prime ministers and the alleged spy: what we know about the scandal gripping the U.K.

China conducting “massive operations” targeting government and royal family, Tory MPs warn — as alleged spy is named.

Mit der Abstimmung über die Vertrauensfrage heute um 13 Uhr wird das Ampel-Aus nun auch parlamentarisch besiegelt. Pünktlich zu diesem aktuellen Tagesordnungspunkt haben die Parteien ihre Wahlprogramme …

A confidence vote set for Monday will almost certainly lead to an early election on Feb. 23.

With global free-traders on the back foot amid Donald Trump’s return, the U.K. is placing its bets on the tongue-twisting CPTPP.

This week’s episode of EU Confidential takes you inside the POLITICO 28 gala, where we revealed our list of the people who will drive the year ahead. Host …

Kevin Loftus should be sent to jail for violating the terms of his probation, prosecutors told a judge.

The former Fox News host was engaged to the president-elect’s son, but their relationship status is unclear.

“If you don’t want problems with China, I think you have to be really strong on Russia,” Kaja Kallas said.

Ukrainians are somewhat optimistic Trump can restore peace, the report finds.

Assad’s downfall was met with unbridled joy and relief among Syrians and Syria’s expatriate community.

Kann Friedrich Merz zeigen, dass er der bessere „Friedenskanzler“ sein könnte, weil er härter gegenüber Russland agiert? Diese Frage ist noch offen, doch Merz wird zeitnah erneut …

Some regional leaders appear inclined to unveil key initiatives under the next president, giving him the glory.

The package won’t arrive in Ukraine immediately but will consist of contracts with U.S. defense companies to build new drones and air defense munitions.

The ancient Paris cathedral has been restored to its former glory. Saturday’s reopening ceremony will become just another chapter in the bromance between two presidents.

Sannino’s departure leaves gap at top of foreign policy wing.

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Kaja Kallas was asked by lawmakers about a plan first seen by POLITICO to cut staffing at EU embassies around the world.

The president-elect’s campaign pledges cover immigration to education to energy.

Friedrich Merz wants to make Germany great again, but his country is confronting global risks beyond the control of any domestic leader.

The European Parliament has called for elections to be rerun amid claims of irregularities and intimidation.

A detonation on a critical aqueduct comes after a series of smaller incidents in the tense Serb-majority north of the country.