Greenland: EU countries emphasize Greenland’s sovereignty
In the dispute over Greenland fueled by US President Donald Trump, the major European partners have declared their support for the Artic Island and for Denmark
By Redaktion Table
In the dispute over Greenland fueled by US President Donald Trump, the major European partners have declared their support for the Artic Island and for Denmark
By Redaktion Table
The growing conflict between the United States and China can hardly be defused under Donald Trump. To find a way out of the chaos of polarized relations, a political turning point is required.
By Stephen Roach
While insisting on compliance with international law, the EU is reluctant to draw parallels between Venezuela and Greenland. However, it is far from clear how the European Union and its member states can prevent a takeover of Greenland.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Lukas Knigge, Sara Sievert and Gabriel Bub
Washington’s military strike marks the initial culmination of an escalating conflict with Venezuela. Brussels issued its first joint response on Sunday evening.
By Ferdinand Muggenthaler
Washington’s military strike marks the initial culmination of an escalating conflict with Venezuela. What is unclear is how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to run the country politically in future — but not his interest in its huge oil reserves.
By Ferdinand Muggenthaler
Trump’s budget chief Russel Vought has announced that the world’s leading National Center for Atmospheric Research will be shut down. Climate researchers are appalled, but the details are still unclear.
By Alexandra Endres
With the help of an emergency clause, a large majority of EU states have decided to place a long-term block on Russian state bank funds. This increases the likelihood of the Ukraine reparation loan, which could strengthen the EU’s role in the peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel, János Allenbach-Ammann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU states have found a way to block Russian state bank funds for the longer term. This improves the chances of the Ukraine reparation loan. An agreement at the summit here would be a prerequisite for the EU to be taken seriously in the US-led peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel, János Allenbach-Ammann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
European heads of state and government are intensifying their efforts to take a more independent stance on Ukraine policy vis-à-vis the USA. The aim is to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace negotiations and secure financial support.
By Stephan Israel