Tag: European
Trump Treats European Allies as a Cash Cow
Tariffs News Analysis President Trump has shown a willingness to fracture the trans-Atlantic alliance with his tariffs and demands for higher military spending. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger is the chief diplomatic correspondent, Europe, and reported from Berlin. It was not long ago that President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was marshaling European allies to resist…
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol
Jaclyn Diaz In an escalation of the ongoing trade war with Europe, President Trump is now threatening a 200% tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. The 25% tariff on aluminum and steel went into effect on Wednesday — a move that the EU calls…
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Russia-Ukraine War Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe, reported from Munich and Berlin. Follow live updates on the Trump administration here. During his first term in office,…
Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit
Russia-Ukraine War The Ukrainian leader also said he would step down if Ukraine was allowed to join NATO, though it was unclear if he was serious or not. By Constant Méheut and Andrew E. Kramer Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back on Sunday against demands from the Trump administration for billions in…
European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks
Trump Administration The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own. By Catherine Porter and Steven Erlanger Reporting from Paris The leaders of many of Europe’s biggest countries came to Paris on Monday in…
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks that will lock out the continent. Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend the summit in Paris, said it was a “once-in-a-generation moment…
Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?
Russia-Ukraine War Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger writes about European diplomacy. He reported this story in Washington, Paris, London and Berlin. President Trump has vowed to end the fighting in…
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’
Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite EU efforts to ditch the fossil fuels funding Putin’s war chest. Ships carrying 17.8m tonnes of ultra-cold Russian gas docked in European ports in…
Wales trails behind most European countries in arts and sports funding, report finds
Cross-party Senedd report finds Wales is third from bottom in spending on culture and sports, with Iceland biggest spender It is known as the land of song and as one of the world’s most passionate sporting nations. But a report has concluded that despite its proud heritage, Wales is languishing behind almost all other European…
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Syria’s Civil War Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach. By Aaron Boxerman Syria’s new leaders met the French and German foreign ministers in the capital, Damascus, on Friday in one of the…
European stocks close higher after holiday closures; Delivery Hero sheds 4%
European stocks were higher on Friday, as markets Source: www.cnbc.com
European markets close higher ahead of Christmas shutdown; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery
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