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“Various questions arise on the probable influence Mr Vondra’s affiliation and chairmanship of the PCTR have on his mandate as MEP,” states the complaint, which was seen by POLITICO.   Defense ties Beyond Vondra’s role as honorary chair, Transparency International argues that his affiliation with the PCTR creates a potential conflict of interest. Among the center’s top partners and […]

The breakthrough comes as EU governments on Wednesday moved to formally advance Ukraine and Moldova’s twinned membership bids. Ambassadors meeting in Brussels launched the process for opening the first negotiating cluster in accession talks with both countries. A spokesperson for the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the EU hailed that move as a “significant […]

PURL was set up last summer after U.S. President Donald Trump ended new military aid commitments to Kyiv, and Rutte has been raising money for the initiative from donor countries. The NATO leader said Ukraine’s partners had pledged nearly $6 billion through the scheme. However, last year, allies pledged $5 billion, suggesting NATO has only […]

In 2024, Kushner — a real estate developer, investor and Trump administration negotiator on Gaza, Iran and Ukraine — announced plans for his private equity firm, Affinity Partners, to develop a major luxury resort on Albania’s Sazan Island and the Zvernec coastline near Vlora, with the potential for up to 10,000 hotel rooms. He visited […]

Germany’s defeat not only represents a diplomatic setback, but it is also likely to fuel domestic criticism of an already-unpopular and politically weakened Merz, particularly because the chancellor ran for the office on a promise to restore his country’s leadership role within Europe. Germany has, for decades, managed to win one of the non-permanent Security Council […]

“I think we all know that this U.S. administration takes a very restrictive approach to immigration matters,” he said later in the press conference. “This is the first time we’ve experienced that firsthand, and we hope there won’t be any further cases like this — also not for our fans traveling to the tournament.” According […]

Speaking later at a press conference, the defense minister said “final decisions have not been made yet, but we are on the right track.” Warsaw would “do everything we can” to expand the American military presence, he added, saying officials were now working through the details with their U.S. counterparts. The proposal revives a long-standing […]

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday acknowledged that the agency is still playing catch-up when it comes to countering drones, even as the threat tops the agency’s list of concerns ahead of major events like the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “We have spent a tremendous amount of ability and money to be able to […]

“We ask countries that have imposed blanket travel restrictions to lift them,” Tedros said, arguing instead for exit screening at airports, ports and border crossings to prevent cases and contacts. Meanwhile, the WHO had some good news: Cases of Ebola are lower than experts had feared. Ramping up testing of suspected cases has shown that […]

De l’avis général, Edouard Philippe a réussi le premier coup de la campagne en recevant le soutien de l’ancienne ministre Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet. Vraiment ? Anthony Lattier s’interroge avec Pauline de Saint Remy de l’importance (ou non) des ralliements dans la bataille du bloc central.