President Donald Trump says controlling Greenland is essential to prevent Russia and China from gaining more of a foothold in the Arctic. But a number of concerned European officials and a growing, bipartisan contingent of lawmakers in Washington believe that Trump’s insistence that the U.S. take Greenland over the objection of Denmark, Greenlanders and other […]
Continue ReadingDemocratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, who also took part in the visit by House and Senate lawmakers, said he would push ahead with legislation to curb Trump’s power to act unilaterally. A bipartisan group of American lawmakers introduced a bill this week to prevent Washington from invading a fellow NATO member. (Greenland, as a […]
Continue Reading“As a small country, it’s very clear our interest is to be part of a community, of a family, and be part of the programs that make up the EU, and not at all to be an equal decision-maker as countries that have been at the origin of this organization and are much more powerful,” […]
Continue Reading“A little less conversation, a little more action.” That line from an old Elvis Presley song could double as a critique of Europe’s position right now — and as a prescription. On this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton speaks with former Spanish foreign minister, Arancha González-Laya, about how Europe should operate at a […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. president has repeatedly threatened the use of military force to seize the Arctic island, which he claims is at risk of falling into the hands of Russia and China. After meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister […]
Continue ReadingThe comments come amid fears in Brussels that the EU could be sidelined if Washington takes the lead in any future negotiations with Moscow. Those concerns have already prompted moves in Brussels to shore up the EU’s influence, including plans to create a dedicated EU envoy to Ukraine to ensure the bloc has a seat […]
Continue Reading“What is clear is that Greenland can count on us politically, economically and financially,” von der Leyen told reporters in the Port of Limassol on Thursday, where European commissioners held talks with Cypriot officials and politicians including President Nikos Christodoulides. Cyprus assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on Jan. 1. […]
Continue ReadingLong is a former Republican congressman from Missouri whom Trump nominated to become the new U.S. envoy to Iceland, replacing Carrin Patman. In the wake of Long’s reported comments, Icelanders launched a petition urging Foreign Minister Katrín Gunnarsdóttir to reject him as ambassador. It currently has 2,000 signatures. “These words of Billy Long, who Donald Trump […]
Continue ReadingYet it has not yet announced any formal investigation since widespread nude deepfakes began to appear via Grok more than two weeks ago, despite strong rhetoric from EU leaders. The EU has called the nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes “illegal” and “disgusting,” with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describing it as “unthinkable behavior.” France’s digital […]
Continue ReadingListen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Is the theme of anger and unhappiness dominating British politics, and what, if anything, is the prime minister doing to quell the mood among his party and the public? Sam has details of misery and irritation within the Labour ranks over plans to overhaul parts of […]
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