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European companies flee Cuba as US sanctions go into effect – POLITICO

June 5, 2026admin

The package singles out companies working with the Cuban military’s Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA) enterprise, a shadowy megaconglomerate estimated to control around 40 percent of the island’s economy, according to classified government ledgers obtained by the Miami Herald last year. The state-controlled entity, whose finances are closely guarded, operates the country’s banking industry, […]

Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

The remarks came shortly after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen unveiled a new coalition government on Wednesday, ending months of political uncertainty. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen retained his post and is expected to remain Copenhagen’s key interlocutor with Washington on Greenland. Trump’s bid to acquire the Arctic island in January this year rattled European […]

EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

Picierno did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. Picierno will join Italy’s European Democratic Party, which is part of the Parliament’s liberal Renew Europe group, home to lawmakers from French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s parties, according to a person familiar with the matter, granted […]

Can Andy Burnham build his way to victory? – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

With two weeks until the Makerfield by-election, does Andy Burnham really have a plan in place to run the country? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the policy ideas – including an ambitious expansion of social housing construction – which could form a future leadership pitch. Back in Westminster, the duo assess the fierce political […]

Ende des Außenkanzlers? Deutschlands Niederlage in New York – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

Eine außenpolitische Schlappe für Berlin: Deutschland ist bei der Wahl zum UN-Sicherheitsrat gescheitert und muss sich im Kampf um den nichtständigen Sitz Österreich geschlagen geben. Was dieses Ergebnis für die globale Wahrnehmung bedeutet und welche Fehler bei der Kandidatur gemacht wurden, analysiert Hans von der Burchard aus New York. Eine geheime US-Streichliste zeigt, wie konkret […]

Is Italy’s Giorgia Meloni in trouble? – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

With a slowing economy, soaring energy costs and mounting pressure on defense spending, PM Giorgia Meloni faces an uphill battle in next year’s Italian election. Amid all this, Zoya and Ian discuss how a recent European Commission decision to exempt certain green investments from its public-spending rules is a small win for the Italian leader. They dig deeper into the thought process behind […]

Czech MEP’s undeclared think-tank role raises conflict-of-interest questions – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

“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 […]

Hungary announces deal with Ukraine on minority rights, clearing Kyiv’s path to EU entry talks – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

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 […]

Zelenskyy presses allies for missiles as NATO arms funding lags – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

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 […]

Albania’s growing ‘flamingo revolution’ targets Jared Kushner resort – POLITICO

June 4, 2026admin

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 […]