On Tuesday evening, the NATO summit will open in The Hague. Secretary General Mark Rutte has succeeded in rallying the allies behind the five percent spending target. Disagreements with Spain have been pushed to the future.
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The NATO summit opens in The Hague on Tuesday evening. Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to commit the allies to the five percent spending target. Differences with Spain are pushed into the future.
By Stephan Israel
The end of TikTok in the US has been postponed once again. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that postpones a possible ban on the Chinese video platform for an additional 90 days.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU’s foreign policy chief continues to rely on diplomacy. US President Trump had earlier hinted at possible US involvement.
By Stephan Israel
At the Ocean Conference in Nice, Germany is pushing for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. But the United States wants to start extraction quickly. Now, the international community and the US are on a collision course under international law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
China and the USA both presented their negotiations in London as a success. However, nothing really tangible has yet been formulated. Beijing should nevertheless leave the meeting with a good feeling.
By Marcel Grzanna
The German chancellor receives a warm welcome at the White House – and makes sure to convey the European perspective on the war in Ukraine. Trump signals openness to a trade deal with the EU.
By Michael Bröcker
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed an investment plan to allies that includes defense spending equivalent to five percent of GDP. The timeline for reaching this target is still to be determined ahead of the NATO summit.
By Stephan Israel
The Chancellor wants to meet the US President with confidence during his inaugural visit. For the EU partners, too, much will depend on whether Merz finds a rapport with Trump.
By Till Hoppe
Donald Trump wants to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50 percent. If necessary, the EU Commission wants to take countermeasures earlier than planned.
By Redaktion Table
